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SPECIAL SESSIONS
Special sessions will be organized in parallel to the traditional theme sessions.
Special sessions will be organized directly by conveners, who will be in charge of proposing themes, inviting speakers and managing abstracts.
Extended abstracts for special sessions must be submitted until November 17, 2023.
When submitting an abstract for a special session, kindly enter this information in the "Remark/Message from the Authors to the Program Committee and Chairs" section on the submission platform.
If you want to organize a special session, please fill in and submit the Session Proposal Form.
Extended abstracts for special sessions must be submitted until November 17, 2023
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SS A2: Buoyancy-driven flows |
SS A5: Dams and large hydraulic schemes |
Conveners
Claudia Adduce, Full Professor, Roma Tre University, Italy
Alan Cuthbertson, Senior Lecturer, University of Dundee, UK
Janek Laanearu, Associate Professor, Tallin University of Technology, Estonia
Description
The session is open to contributions on all types of natural and man-made flows that involve buoyancy as a main driving force. This session will cover all environmental and geophysical flow problems within riverine, estuarine and maritime systems, in which density differences are initiated by variations in salinity, temperature and/or suspended particulate loads. Some example areas include (but not exclusive to): gravity or turbidity currents; turbulent buoyant jets and plumes; buoyancy-driven exchange flows; and internal waves.
These contributions can be either on fundamental or applied research topics in these or related areas, and can present findings from experimental, analytical, computational and/or field studies.
SS B2: Energy transition in ports |
Conveners:
Márcia Lima | PIANC Portugal YP
Graça Neves e Hugo Lopes | Portuguese Section of PIANC
Description:
The maritime and port sector currently finds itself at the cusp of an unparalleled opportunity. The ports are undergoing an energy transition, and their infrastructure is changing to accommodate the transition to green alternative fuels and the incorporation of Shore-To-Ship Power.
Ports are fast emerging as central actors within the evolving energy landscape, effectively connecting the dots between energy production, distribution, and consumption thus achieving energy self-sufficiency within an increasingly sustainable and technologically advanced framework. The energy transition holds paramount significance for ports, and conversely, ports play a pivotal role in facilitating the success of the energy transition. Delving into the transformative role that ports are poised to play in the energy transition, it becomes evident that strategic initiatives, formidable challenges, and the prospect of harnessing cutting-edge technologies are all integral to this paradigm shift.
In the context of European ports, it is imperative to explore the most pertinent developments in the energy transition, their consequential impacts, as well as the challenges and opportunities they usher in. Therefore, this session aims at bringing together researchers and practitioners to present the latest advances in “Energy Transition in Ports”, namely:
1) to explore recent trends in digitizing and automating port operations for improved efficiency, safety, and sustainability, thus becoming Smart Ports in the Industry 4.0 framework;
2) share best practices and case studies on implementing digital solutions and renewable energy in ports, highlighting advantages and challenges;
3) discuss strategies for efficient energy management in ports, including clean energy integration and carbon emissions reduction; 4) examine the economic, social, and environmental impacts of digitalization in port facilities and its role in transforming the maritime industry;
5) discuss Onshore Power Supply (OPS) as a strategy recommended by the World Port Climate Initiative for reducing the environmental impact of seagoing vessels in ports (noise reduction, etc.); and 6) foster networking and collaboration among professionals and organizations promoting innovative energy management and digital transformation in ports.
SS C1: Water efficiency strategy and water quality control |
SS C2: Drainage management and control |
SS C3: Transient flows in pressurized conduits |
Conveners
Maria João Telhado, Lisbon Municipality (CML)
Pedro Teixeira, Lisbon Municipality (CML)
Description
Society development combined with climate change will continue to pressure our water resources. Increasing water demands can lead not only to water scarcity, but also to water quality decrease. Urban water management can thus pose significant challenges in the light of current climate change challenges and an integrated systemic approach is required.
This Special Session aims to promote knowledge exchange and best practices on the topics of efficient water use and reuse, water quality control, undue inflows into sewers, or the environmental impact caused by hospital wastewater.
SS D1: Developing smart water management through a participatory approach |
Conveners
Esther Díez Cebollero, Scientific Officer, French National Research Agency, France
Description
This session will be organised by the Water4All Partnership, a co-funded Horizon Europe programme that brings together more than 80 partners from across Europe, South Africa and Brazil. As part of its activities, Water4All launches calls for proposals and a wide variety of additional activities such as networking, impact assessments, international cooperation or PhD schemes.
The purpose of the proposed session is to exchange knowledge and information on possible research and innovation pathways for smarter water management strategies. The results of those exchanges and key recommendations provided by the audience will feed future orientations of Water4All.
SS E2: Understanding and assessing compound flood risk in the coastal zone
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SS E3: Disaster risk management in European rivers and coastal areas |
Conveners
Fernando Javier Méndez Incera, Full Professor, University of Cantabria, Spain
Description
Floods are one of the most recurring natural disasters, resulting in significant economic losses, social impacts, and environmental damage every year. Within coastal areas, floods can stem from singular drivers, but more commonly, they result from the interplay of multiple drivers, such as storm surges, waves, river discharge, and heavy rainfall.
These scenarios, termed “compound floods”, present a unique set of challenges that due to their complexity has hindered our ability to accurately assess compound flooding risks in coastal regions.
Addressing this challenge requires a multidisciplinary approach that integrates expertise in climatology, natural hazards, and social and environmental impacts.
In this session, we aim to bring together researchers and practitioners from different fields such as climate and coastal science, hydrology, hydraulic modeling, risk assessment, statistics, morphodynamics, and data science. Together, we will examine the complexities of compound flooding hazards and associated risks from an integrated perspective.
We invite submission of papers exploring compound floods comprehensively, covering but not limited to the following topics:
• Statistical characterization and modelling of compound flood drivers.
• Assessment of flood risks by considering all relevant flood drivers, including their dependencies and interactions.
• Quantifying the contributions of meteorological, eco-morphodynamic and human drivers to flood impacts.
• Analysis of the implications of climate change on future flood risks in areas susceptible to compound flooding.
SS F2: Examples and proposals for innovative water governance |
Conveners
Julio Berbel, Professor, University of Cordoba, Spain
Description
Governance pertains to the function of institutions and the interactions among various organizations and social groups participating in the decision-making processes related to water management. This encompasses collaboration not only within sectors and different administrative levels but also necessitates adaptability. Furthermore, it must consider the historical and geographical nuances and obstacles specific to a region.
The emergence of cutting-edge technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI), among others, presents new avenues for bolstering the sustainable administration of water resources.
Policy responses aimed at addressing water-related challenges should not only harness innovative technologies but also actively involve stakeholders and formulate a regulatory framework. This framework should facilitate the accessibility of pertinent information in a timely and location-specific manner.