KeAi Talk: ISWCR Series IV_Prof. Giulio Castelli
21 April 2026, 00:00 - 12:00 - https://cassyni.com/events/SzjftjNLM4cMDfChuBJMcy?s71le1
Nature-based Solutions and Modelling Innovations for Sustainable Soil and Water Management under Climate Extremes
International Soil and Water Conservation Research (ISWCR) , the official journal of the World Association of Soil and Water Conservation (WASWAC) , is a multidisciplinary journal for soil and water conservation research, practice, policy, and perspectives. This journal aims to disseminate new knowledge and promote the practice of soil and water conservation.
Title of Speech: Modelling land use changes impacts on the silting of small agricultural water harvesting reservoirs
Prof. Giulio Castelli
Giulio Castelli is an environmental engineer with extensive experience in research projects across the Mediterranean region, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Central and South America.
He holds a PhD in Sustainable Management of Agricultural, Forestry, and Food Resources from the University of Florence, completed in 2018, with a research focus on water harvesting, water resources management, and participatory approaches in international development. Alongside his doctoral work, he collaborated with the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation in Sudan and worked with the World Bank.
He is currently an Assistant Professor in Agricultural Hydraulics and Watershed Protection at the University of Florence and is affiliated with the Water Harvesting Lab.