From 2008-10-29 to 2008-10-31

Venue: Taormina, Italy

Summary:
This joint ESF-COST event is dedicated to the link between water and life in all its diversity and complexity. The following topics will be covered:
- origin of life
- water & life in extreme environments
- changes in the anthropocene
- future challenges
It is envisaged that this event will act as a discussion forum and as a catalyst for initiating new lines of research and synergistic contacts throughout Europe and beyond.

Organizers: European Science Foundation (ESF) and the intergovernmental initiative for European Cooperation in the field of Scientific and Technical Research (COST)
Contact Name: Dr. Bernard Avril
E-mail: waterlife@esf.org
URL: http://www.esf.org/waterlife