This Water Resource Management Training equips participants with a clear understanding of sustainable water use in the face of climate change. The course explores how shifting weather patterns affect water availability, quality, and distribution. Using the Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) framework, participants will learn how to balance competing water needs while promoting equitable and efficient use. Whether attending in person or virtually, learners will gain practical skills to design, implement, and manage water strategies that support long-term sustainability. A certification is awarded upon successful completion of the training.

Program Objectives

By the end of this training, participants will:

• Understand how organizations can drive sustainable IWRM.
• Develop knowledge and skills to design, propose, and monitor IWRM projects.
• Gain insights into the historical paradigm shift in IWRM and its implications.

Target Audience

This program is designed for professionals involved in water resource management, including:

• Agriculture extension officers and senior agricultural officials
• Policymakers and government staff working on water management projects
• Representatives from funding agencies, research organizations, and NGOs engaged in development programs

Training Period

• Classroom: 5 Days
• Online: 7 Days

MODULES

Module 1:  Introduction to Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM)

• IWRM Principles and water security.
• Integrated flood and drought management.
• Assessment of IWRM implementation.

Module 2: Introduction to River Maintenance and Management

• Concept of River Maintenance and Management.
• History of paradigm shift in River Maintenance and Management.
• Prospect of River Maintenance and Management.

Module 3: Overview: Flood Management Plan in response to climate change

• Approaches to managing flood risks
• Climate change impacts on flooding and flood management strategies

Module 4: Overview: Drought Monitoring and Forecasting for Drought Preparedness and Management

• Techniques for drought monitoring and forecasting
• Preparing for drought and implementing mitigation measures

Module 5: Introduction to Infrastructures Maintenance and Management

• Global situation of River Infrastructures Maintenance and Management.
• History of Paradigm Shift in Infrastructures Maintenance and Management

Delivery Method

This program is taught through a mix of practical activities, theory, group work and case studies. Training manuals and additional reference materials are provided to the participants.

Certification

Upon successful completion of the training, participants will be awarded a certificate of course completion

Course Booking

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