[Setsunan University] Considering the Impact of Climate Change on Watershed Environments
Setsunan University and the Lake Biwa-Yodo River-Osaka Bay Watershed Symposium Executive Committee will hold the 8th symposium on June 28, 2026, themed 'Climate Change and Watershed Environments.' The event will discuss the impacts of climate change on sediment disasters and watershed environments, fostering exchange among river-related organizations, administrations, and researchers in the Kinki region.
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Setsunan University (President: Yasuyuki Kubo) and the Lake Biwa-Yodo River-Osaka Bay Watershed Symposium Executive Committee (organizer) will hold the '8th Lake Biwa-Yodo River-Osaka Bay Watershed Symposium in Osaka,' titled 'Climate Change and Watershed Environments,' at El Osaka on June 28.
[Key Points]
● The theme is the impact of increasingly prominent climate change on sediment disasters and watershed environments.
● Topics will include the complex impacts on Lake Biwa and the effects on marine life in Osaka Bay.
● River-related organizations, administrations, and researchers from the Kinki region will interact through poster sessions and other activities.
A scene of water sampling survey at Lake Biwa
Climate change, including global warming, has become prominent in recent years, with impacts on watershed environments such as the intensification and increased frequency of heavy rain disasters, expansion or contraction of natural distribution areas of organisms, increased forest fires, and destabilization of agriculture, forestry, and fisheries.
This symposium, under the theme 'Climate Change and Watershed Environments,' will delve into the impacts of climate change on sediment disasters and the Lake Biwa-Yodo River-Osaka Bay watershed area based on keynote lectures and topic presentations. It also aims to promote exchange among river-related organizations, administrations, and researchers in the Kinki region through poster sessions.
1. Date and Time: June 28, 2026 (Sunday) 12:30 - 16:40
2. Venue: El Osaka, Room 606 (3-14 Kitahama-Higashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka City)
3. Application Method: Send your name, affiliation, and contact information to the following email address:
ishida[at]civ.setsunan.ac.jp, c/o Ishida Laboratory, Department of Urban Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Setsunan University
4. Other: Free admission. Applications must be received by June 20 (Saturday).
For program details, please refer to the following PDF:
d140284-266-727ded602d735785831fbd1b70b31217.pdf
[Key Points]
● The theme is the impact of increasingly prominent climate change on sediment disasters and watershed environments.
● Topics will include the complex impacts on Lake Biwa and the effects on marine life in Osaka Bay.
● River-related organizations, administrations, and researchers from the Kinki region will interact through poster sessions and other activities.
A scene of water sampling survey at Lake Biwa
Climate change, including global warming, has become prominent in recent years, with impacts on watershed environments such as the intensification and increased frequency of heavy rain disasters, expansion or contraction of natural distribution areas of organisms, increased forest fires, and destabilization of agriculture, forestry, and fisheries.
This symposium, under the theme 'Climate Change and Watershed Environments,' will delve into the impacts of climate change on sediment disasters and the Lake Biwa-Yodo River-Osaka Bay watershed area based on keynote lectures and topic presentations. It also aims to promote exchange among river-related organizations, administrations, and researchers in the Kinki region through poster sessions.
1. Date and Time: June 28, 2026 (Sunday) 12:30 - 16:40
2. Venue: El Osaka, Room 606 (3-14 Kitahama-Higashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka City)
3. Application Method: Send your name, affiliation, and contact information to the following email address:
ishida[at]civ.setsunan.ac.jp, c/o Ishida Laboratory, Department of Urban Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Setsunan University
4. Other: Free admission. Applications must be received by June 20 (Saturday).
For program details, please refer to the following PDF:
d140284-266-727ded602d735785831fbd1b70b31217.pdf
FAQ
What is the theme of this symposium?
The theme is 'Climate Change and Watershed Environments'.
When and where will it be held?
It will be held on June 28, 2026 (Sunday) from 12:30 to 16:40 at El Osaka, Room 606.
Is there a participation fee?
Admission is free.