Welcome to ICWC 2025
The International Conference on Water and Climate (ICWC) aims to provide a dynamic platform for water and climate professionals, academicians, researchers, and young scientists to engage, exchange ideas, and collaborate. The conference focuses on the latest advancements and research contributions in the fields of hydrology, climate science, water resources management, environmental sustainability, and climate adaptation strategies.ICWC serves as a forum for sharing innovative solutions, scientific findings, and practical experiences among academicians, researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and industry experts, fostering interdisciplinary discussions to address pressing water and climate challenges globally.
Conference Highlights
- Keynote presentations by renowned experts
- Technical sessions on cutting-edge research
- Poster presentations and exhibitions
- Networking opportunities with professionals
- Publication opportunities in reputed journals
- Awards for best presentations
Important Announcement
Early bird registration opens on 10th October 2025. Don't miss the opportunity to register at discounted rates!
About the Conference
Introduction
The International Conference on Water and Climate (ICWC) aims to provide a dynamic platform for water and climate professionals, academicians, researchers, and young scientists to engage, exchange ideas, and collaborate. The conference focuses on the latest advancements and research contributions in the fields of hydrology, climate science, water resources management, environmental sustainability, and climate adaptation strategies.
About IIT Indore
IIT Indore stands as a prominent institution of higher learning in India. Founded in 2009, it graces the city of Indore in Madhya Pradesh with its presence. Renowned for its unwavering commitment to academic excellence, cutting-edge research, and the cultivation of highly skilled engineers and scientists, IIT Indore is a bastion of technological proficiency.
Associated Departments and Centers
- The Mehta Family School of Sustainability
- Center for Narmada River Basin Management Studies
- Department of Civil Engineering
- DST Center for Policy Research
Date & Venue
The Conference will be hosted during 4th – 5th December 2025 at IIT Indore, Simrol, Indore - 453552, Madhya Pradesh, India.
Details of the conference will be available on the institute's website: https://iiti.ac.in
Conference Committees
Chief Guest & Guest of Honour
Chief Guest and Guest of Honour will be announced soon
Patron
Convenor
Organizing Committee
Technical Committee
Objectives & Themes
Conference Objectives
Research Collaboration
- Foster international partnerships in water-climate research
- Advance interdisciplinary approaches to water security under climate change
- Promote knowledge exchange on cutting-edge methodologies
Industry Innovation
- Drive technological solutions for climate-resilient water systems
- Showcase sustainable water management practices
- Accelerate commercialization of water-climate technologies
Policy Integration
- Develop adaptive water governance frameworks
- Create climate-informed water policies
- Build institutional capacity for integrated management
Conference Themes
Water Security
Climate-Resilient Water Systems: Innovative approaches for ensuring reliable water supply under changing precipitation patterns, extreme weather events, and shifting hydrological cycles.
Water as Climate Connector
Beyond Sectoral Boundaries: Positioning water not as another sector but as the critical link connecting climate adaptation across agriculture, urban planning, energy, and human settlements in United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) processes.
Urban Resilience
Cities for Billions: Building climate-resilient cities where growing populations will live by 2050, integrating water planning across urban systems to handle climate migration and extreme weather events.
Climate Adaptation
Developing strategies and solutions for adapting to the impacts of climate change on water resources and related systems.
Water-Based Climate Solutions
Harnessing water systems for climate mitigation through wetland restoration, sustainable groundwater management, and nature-based solutions.
Sub-Themes
Hydro-Climate Modeling
- Downscaling climate models for regional water applications
- Dam and hydraulic structures
- Forecasting floods, droughts, and extreme precipitation events
- Enhancing early warning systems through data assimilation
- Quantifying uncertainty in climate and hydrological simulations
- Linking climate variability with surface and groundwater systems
Sustainable Water Management
- Smart and sensor-based water and wetland monitoring systems
- Nature-based and low-carbon water infrastructure solutions
- Climate-resilient design for urban and rural water systems
- Water recycling and reuse technologies for resource recovery
- Advanced treatment methods for sustainable water quality
- Integrating renewable energy in water supply and irrigation systems
River Basin Management
- Environmental flows and reservoir optimization
- River health modelling and management
- River ecosystem services and restoration
- River hazard mitigation and sustainable interventions
Policy & Governance
- Frameworks for integrated water resources management (IWRM)
- Governance reforms for climate-responsive water policies
- Climate finance and green investments for water projects
- Policy tools for achieving water security under changing climate
- Transboundary and interstate water cooperation mechanisms
- Bridging science-policy gaps for sustainable decision-making
Community Resilience
- Empowering local communities in water resource management
- Integrating indigenous and traditional water knowledge
- Participatory planning and adaptive water governance
- Promoting livelihood diversification in water-stressed regions
- Building resilience through education, awareness, and innovation
Call for Papers
Abstract Submission
Extended abstracts (~1000 words) are invited for presentation at the conference. Please submit the abstract for the oral and poster presentation on link below:
Paper Submission Link:
The Best Oral and Poster Presentations Award will be presented in each technical session under every theme. This award is specifically intended to recognize the contributions of early-career researchers.
Publication Opportunities
Selected papers will have the opportunity to be published in ASCE Journal of Hazardous toxic and Radioactive Waste and other peer-reviewed international journals (Web of Science, Scopus indexed, Q1 or higher) and edited book chapters with reputed publishers.
Key Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Abstract Submission | 10-November-2025 |
| Acceptance Notification | 15-November-2025 |
| Early Bird Registration for Students | 20-November-2025 |
| Registration Deadline | 25-November-2025 |
| Conference Dates | 4th - 5th December 2025 |
Registration
Registration Fees
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Foreign Delegates / Authors | USD 200 |
| Delegates (Govt./ Academic Institutes/Public Enterprises / Private Limited) | INR 5000 |
| Students (UG / PG / PhD) (Early Bird) | INR 3000 |
| Students (UG / PG / PhD) | INR 4000 |
| Sponsorship (Two Delegates) | INR 5000 |
| Sponsorship (Four Delegates) | INR 8000 |
| Exhibition (Poster) | INR 4000 |
| On Spot Registration | INR 6000 |
Registration can be completed through the conference website.
The registration fee includes conference proceedings, registration kit, working lunch, and tea/coffee during the conference. Registration fees can be paid online, and QR code payments are also accepted. Complete details are available on the event website.
Contact Information
Conference Convenor
Prof. Manish Kumar Goyal
Chair Professor (BIS)
Professor, Civil Engineering Department
Indian Institute of Technology Indore
Simrol, Indore-453552, MP, India
Email official: mkgoyal@iiti.ac.in
Conference Email: waterandclimate@iiti.ac.in