GUWAHATI: Gauhati University’s Centre for Brahmaputra Studies, in collaboration with Monash University, Melbourne, Australia, has invited abstract submissions for an international conference titled River Cultures, Regional Development and Sustainability. The three-day conference will be held at Gauhati University in Guwahati, Assam, from January 27 to 29, 2027, with a special focus on the Brahmaputra–Barak river basin systems.
The conference aims to bring together scholars, researchers, policymakers, practitioners and students to discuss the cultural significance of rivers, regional development, environmental sustainability and the challenges facing riverine communities. Key themes include river heritage, livelihoods, river ecology, flood and erosion management, and community participation in river governance.
Interested participants must submit their abstracts by December 10, 2026. Submissions are invited for oral and poster presentations, covering research on Assam and the Brahmaputra–Barak river basins, as well as relevant comparative and international perspectives.
For submission guidelines and further details, visit the official conference website at https://riverscapes2027.gauhati.ac.in/ or contact the organisers at riverscapes2027@gauhati.ac.in.
