8th International River Symposium
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8th International River Symposium

The 2005 IRS, held in Brisbane, tackled the theme "Water and Food Security - Rivers in a Global Context," exploring how rivers play a central role in food production and global water security.

Event Date

5th - 8th September 2005

The 2005 International River Symposium, held in Brisbane, explored the theme “Water and Food Security – Rivers in a Global Context,” focusing on the interconnection between river systems and food production. Rivers play a critical role in irrigation, providing water for agriculture and ensuring food security in many parts of the world. The symposium examined the challenges of managing rivers to support both food production and environmental sustainability.

Experts from across the globe discussed the pressures on river systems due to increasing demand for water for agricultural use, particularly in regions experiencing rapid population growth. The symposium highlighted the importance of integrated river basin management and the need to balance competing water demands for food security, environmental protection, and economic development.

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