The theme of the Congress, being organised by the Centre for Environment and Development (CED), is 'Water and Energy Security-- Isuues, Challenges and Potenials'.
Kochi Mayor Tony Chamany will preside over the inaugural function.
The Congress will include keynote address, invited paper presentations by experts on 14 sub-themes and paper presentations by young researchers for Young Scientist award.
There will also be an 'open forum' on Aug 23, in which policy makers and technical experts and scientists will participate.
