“I immensely appreciate the opportunity given to me to participate in the 9th GEWEX OSC. The experience is superior and the networks created are great.”
Ugochukwu Kingsley Okoro, Imo State University, Nigeria
“Just wanted to congratulate you on an extremely impressive GEWEX OSC in Sapporo. It was informative, good for networking, cutting edge science, linking to operations, international. Ticked all the boxes.”
Eleanor Blyth, UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology, United Kingdom
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The implications of a shifting climate on our water and food resources demands an increased understanding of the intricate interplay between humans and the water, energy, and carbon processes, as well as of the dynamic transformations unfolding within them.
The 9th GEWEX Open Science Conference has ended.
It has shown the strength and interest of the the geophyscial research community dedicated to the water and energy cycle of our planet.
New insights and questions were raised on precipitation, evaporation and associated processes. It is now recognized that human intervention in the water cycle is an unavoidable fact and needs to be taken into account by the geophysical community in collaboration with socio-economic disciplines to address global changes.
It has also been the first time that a scientific conference was held jointly with stakeholders. It generate exchanges and allowed to build a common set of questions and challenges. This is a concept we need carry on to future conference an we will remember that it was born in Sapporo.
A big, big thank you to our co-organizers, Hokkaido University and the Science Council of Japan, our many sponsors and most important of all… you, the participants of the 9th GEWEX Open Science Conference.
Together we made this an inspiring and vibrant event.
Thank you!
The 9th Global Energy and Water Exchanges (GEWEX) Open Science Conference, Water ● Climate, was organized under the auspices of the Global Energy and Water Exchanges (GEWEX) core project of the World Climate Research Programme, together with Hokkaido University and Science Council of Japan. The conference took place from 7 to 12 July 2024 at the Keio Plaza Hotel in Sapporo, Japan.
The conference celebrated 30+ years of GEWEX research and the strong role of the Japanese research community, and set the stage for the next phase of research addressing the World Climate Research Programme (WCRP) main challenges on water resources, extremes and climate sensitivity through observations and data sets, their analyses, process studies, model development and exploitation, applications, technology transfer to operational use, and research capacity development and training for the next generation of scientists worldwide.
Themes
The conference is organized around three themes:
In the context of the conference themes, the sessions focused on research that contributes to the following areas:
An overview of each research area with associated topic(s) and sessions can be found at https://www.gewexevents.org/meetings/gewex-osc2024/program/themes-and-sessions/
Groundwater Workshop
A special Workshop on Groundwater has been organized by Laura Condon (University of Arizona, USA) and Stefan Kollet, Research Center Juelich (Germany).
The Groundwater Workshop took place on 6 + 7 July 2024 (1.5 days) and participation was free of charge. For additional information, visit https://www.gewexevents.org/meetings/gewex-osc2024/program/groundwater-workshop/.
Space Agency Event
Location: MIYABI room (3F), Keio Plaza Hotel
The Space Agency Event, part of the programming for the 9th Global Energy and Water Exchanges (GEWEX) Open Science Conference (OSC), occurs the day before the start of the 9th GEWEX OSC. This unique opportunity is partly intended to facilitate engagement between Early Career Researchers and representatives from space agencies across the globe. For additional information, including the program and links to presentations, please visit https://www.gewexevents.org/meetings/gewex-osc2024/program/space-agency-event/.
Abstract submission is closed!
To participate in the 9th GEWEX Open Science Conference without an abstract submission go to https://www.gewexevents.org/meetings/gewex-osc2024/registration/registration/.
Registration and Abstract submission fees
| Early Bird Conference Fees | ||
| Full week | 80000 JPY | ~535 USD |
| Full week Early Career Scientists1 | 58000 JPY | ~385 USD |
| One day attendance | 45000 JPY | ~300 USD |
| Abstract submission fee (non-refundable) | 9000 JPY | ~ 60 USD |
| Regular Conference Fees | ||
| Full week | 90000 JPY | ~600 USD |
| Full week Early Career Scientists1 | 65000 JPY | ~435 USD |
| One day attendance | 45000 JPY | ~300 USD |
| Abstract submission fee (non-refundable) | 9000 JPY | ~ 60 USD |
1An Early Career Scientists (ECS) is an undergraduate or postgraduate (Masters/PhD) student or a scientist who has received the highest degree (BSc, MSc, or PhD) within the past seven years. Provided parental leave fell into that period, up to one year of parental leave time may be added per child, where appropriate with a maximum of four years total.
The program of the 9th Global Energy and Water Exchanges Opens Science Conference will become available in the second half of May 2024.
| Abstract submission and Registration open | : Late November 2023 |
| Abstract submission closed | : |
| Travel support application closed | : |
| Abstract acceptance notification | : |
| ECR Workshop acceptance notification | : |
| Travel support notification | : |
| Early Bird registration closed | : |
Venue
The 9th Global Energy and Water Exchanges Opens Science Conference will take place at
2-1, North 5 West 7, Chuo-ku
Sapporo, Hokkaido
Japan
Tel. +81-11-271-0111
Sapporo Station is a 5-minute walk from the meeting venue.
Accommodation, transportation and things to do
Please visit Practical Information for information about accommodation, transportation and things to do in Sapporo, Japan.
Tours
GEWEX-OSC 2024 in Sapporo offers a variety of tour opportunities during and after the conference to enhance your understanding of Hokkaido’s culture. These tours are exclusively available for GEWEX-OSC attendees and their guest(s). The Technical Tour “Establishment of Hokkaido: Water Management in the Past and Future” is specially designed for GEWEX scientists and is hosted by the Local Organizing Committee. Please visit Practical Information for additional information.
Visa
Any foreign visitor entering Japan must have a valid passport for the duration of their stay, and all visitors must comply with the conditions of their visas.
For visa information for a stay of up to 90 days for tourism, business, visiting friends or relatives, etc. that does not include remunerative activities, visit https://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/index.html.
An overview of countries that are visa exempt can be found here. If you have any other questions or concerns, send a message to support_gewex@ec-mice.com
Background image “Jozankei Onsen Town” and image
top right corner “Odori Park” courtesy of Sapporo Travel
