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This paper presents the main messages as well as the key recommendations presented during the OECD workshop on information base and water resource management decision making, in Zaragoza, Spain, May 2010. Findings include fundamental issues to which further attention should be paid. There is an information imbalance in many countries, with implementation of water policy initiatives often supported by little data or information. There is also the limitation of many countries to collect water information due to lack of resources and loss of expertise to collect, analyze and interpret water data. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Abstract: This special issue of Geomorphology consists mainly of selected papers from the S15 Session: GIS and SDA applications in Geomorphology at the 6th International Conference on Geomorphology held in Zaragoza (Spain) in September 2005. For this session, 53 abstracts from Europe, Asia, the Americas, Africa and Oceania were submitted, and 18 oral communications and 35 posters were presented. The session provided an opportunity to overview, discuss and evaluate new advances of GIS (Geographical Information Systems) and SDA (Spatial Data Analysis) applications in the field of geomorphology. Eight of the manuscripts submitted for the publication call for this special issue survived the review process, and two other invited contributions together form this special issue with 10 papers. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Information about the papers discussed at the European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO) workshop that was held in Zaragoza, Spain from September 17-20, 2008 is presented. Topics include modes of cell death, intrinsic molecular regulators of immune-mediated cell death and molecular basis and biological significance of granzyme-induced cell death.

The author comments on the series of Symposia organized by the International Association of Environmental and Analytical Chemistry that addressed the role of sample handling in analytical and bioanalytical chemistry. The highlights of the final symposium that took place in Zaragoza, Spain, in October 2006, is presented. The strategic areas of the event are also enumerated. According to the author, sample handing has proven to be a complex and difficult task during the analytical process.

Information regarding several topics discussed at "IV International Experts' Meeting on Water Management and Climate Change: Dealing with Uncertainties," conference in Zaragoza, Spain on February 28 to March 2, 2011 is presented. Topics include decision-making in the water sector, water management and climate change. The conference features well-known international experts in the field of water management and climatic change.

Information about several topics discussed at the Third International Workshop on Water Quality Management held in Zaragoza, Spain on November 9-11, 2009 is presented. Topics include water quality management, water scarcity, water contamination, and political planning. The workshop featured 30 leading international experts from 12 countries including Japan, China, and the U.S. as well as France and Sweden.

The article highlights the Sixth International Conference on Geomorphology in Zaragoza, Spain. It was organized by the International Association of Geomorphologist, Spanish Society of Geomorphologists, and University of Zaragoza. The event was attended by scientists from more than 60 countries all over the world.