Special Issue Devoted to Selected Papers from the 10th Arab Academy of Sciences International Conference on 'Energy and Water Sustainability'

摘要

This was the 10th international conference organized by the Arab Academy of Sciences that was held in Beirut, Lebanon, December 7-9, 2012. More than 40 papers were presented during this event dealing with various issues relating to energy and water sustainability. It was a stimulating gathering of over 70 scientists, researchers and experts from the international scientific community to exchange ideas and research findings, to pass their experiences on to others, network and establish collaborative research. Formal presentations in the two-day Conference comprised the Opening Ceremony, the Presidential Address, three Keynote Addresses, and 21 shorter papers. Panel discussions were held at the end of each of the first four Sessions. The final Session VI was a general discussion that aimed at the development of a set of recommendations. Additionally, informal discussions took place in break periods and social gatherings. In this special issue of Int. J. of Thermal & Environmental Engineering, twelve papers were selected, extended beyond the versions presented at the conference, and published. In these papers, a great variety of theory, applications, and methodologies in various areas of water, waste management, and energy utilization and sustainability were presented.