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Development of a Grid-Based Precipitation Dataset for West Asia to Feed Climate Change Studies
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Development of a Grid-Based Precipitation Dataset for West Asia to Feed Climate Change Studies

saeed-admin2019-09-21T10:41:46+04:3016th July, 2016|

Date: July 2016- On-going

Objectives/Outcomes:

Precipitation Estimation from Remotely Sensed Information using Artificial Neural Networks (PERSIANN) is one of the popular satellite-based precipitation estimations which has three products in different spatio-temporal resolutions. In majority of cases, these data are used in policy making and therefore the users normally don’t have necessary technical capacity to work with these special file formats. Thus, a user-friendly precipitation database will be a great asset in monitoring long-term climate patterns, particularly in studying the climate change patterns in arid and semi-arid areas of West Asia (including: Afghanistan, Pakistan, Azerbaijan, Iran, Iraq, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan) which lack this vital […]

Non-Revenue Water (NRW)
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Non-Revenue Water (NRW)

saeed-admin2019-09-21T10:19:19+04:301st February, 2016|

Date: February 2016- March 2017

In the Islamic Republic of Iran, the National Water and Wastewater Engineering Company (NWWEC) controls the administration of the water supply. As a measure to mitigate water shortages, it encourages the reduction of non-revenue water (NRW) using its own technologies. However, due to the deterioration of aging facilities, the average percentage of NRW is still in excess of 25%.

The Government of Iran requested Japanese technical cooperation to deal with NRW in Khansar City in Isfahan Province. A survey was implemented to gather and analyze background information relating to the water supply sector in Iran, and to identify […]

Seminar: Sixth Asian G-WADI and First IDI Expert Group Meeting
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Seminar: Sixth Asian G-WADI and First IDI Expert Group Meeting

saeed-admin2019-09-18T09:38:37+04:3013th June, 2015|

Date: 13-16 June 2015

Venue: Tehran and Isfahan, Iran

Co-organizers: UNESCO, RCUWM-Tehran, Ministry of Energy, I.R. of Iran, International Drought Initiative (IDI), Global Network on Water and Development Information for Arid Lands (G-WADI)

Participating Countries/Organizations: Afghanistan, Germany, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Oman, Pakistan, Serbia, Thailand

Number of Participants: 250

Number of Female Participants: 83 (33%)

Objectives/Outcomes:

Developing synergies between the two programmes of UNESCO, namely International Drought Initiative (IDI) and UNESCO IHP Programme on Water and Development Information for Arid Lands–A Global Network (G-WADI)
Developing activities within the framework of the IHP VIII (2014-2021) ‘Water Security: Responses to Local, Regional and Global Challenges’
Presenting advances in groundwater management […]

Meeting: UNESCO Category II Centres Activities
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Meeting: UNESCO Category II Centres Activities

saeed-admin2019-09-21T11:38:05+04:3015th December, 2014|

Date: 15-16 December 2014

Venue: Koblenz, Germany

Participating Countries/Organizations: Representatives of UNESCO Category II Centres

Number of Participants: 34

Number of Female Participants: 18 (52%)

Objectives/Outcomes:

To discuss mutual collaboration and their role in the eighth phase of UNESCO’s IHP

To present the latest activities of UNESCO category II Centres including RCUWM-Tehran and IDI

To summarize their activities and especially their topics of interest for collaboration in the field of drought monitoring, seasonal forecasting for floods and droughts, and water management in the context of climate change [...]

Project: Training and Capacity Building, Tehran River Restoration Master Plan
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Project: Training and Capacity Building, Tehran River Restoration Master Plan

saeed-admin2019-09-21T11:33:10+04:301st March, 2014|

Date: March 2014- March 2016

Brief Description:

A strategic program for seven river valleys in Tehran was placed in the agenda of architecture and urbanization deputy, Tehran Municipality in 2012 in concern with the proposals of Tehran Master Plan. On the other hand, regarding the proposals of Tehran Storm- Water Management Master Plan, the necessity to complete and continue the studies on Tehran river valleys strategic plan was considered with river basin management approach as well as river buffer zone. Therefore, Tehran Rivers and Qanats restoration and engineering master plan proposed by Deputy of Technical & Development Affairs, Tehran Municipality Directive was included […]

International Seminar: Use of Unconventional Water in Urban Water Management
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International Seminar: Use of Unconventional Water in Urban Water Management

saeed-admin2019-09-21T11:27:40+04:3024th February, 2014|

Date: 24-26 February 2014

Venue: Muscat, Oman

Co-organizers: Ministry of Regional Municipalities and Water Resources- Oman, RCUWM–Tehran

Participating Countries/Organizations: Australia, Canada, Egypt, France, Germany, Iran, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, Pakistan, Syria, Tunisia, and Turkey

Number of Participants: Around 100

Number of Female Participants: 20 (20%)

Objectives/Outcomes:

Presenting outcomes of new relevant research activities
Sea water desalination for urban water supply
Use of unconventional water in artificial aquifer recharge
Economic analysis of wastewater reuse
New methods and technologies in unconventional water use
Water Harvesting Technologies

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High-level International Conference: Water Cooperation
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High-level International Conference: Water Cooperation

saeed-admin2019-09-21T11:25:54+04:3020th August, 2013|

Date: 20-21 August 2013

Venue: Dushanbe, Tajikistan

Organizer: UNESCO-IHP

Participating Countries/ Organizations: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Egypt, India, Iran, Iraq, Oman, Pakistan, Syria, Tajikistan, UNESCO- IHP

Number of participants: 30

Number of Female Participants: 5 (17%)

Objectives/Outcomes:

Help improve water cooperation, particularly at the international level

Introduction and promotion of best practices and successful policies

Encourage policy-makers to promote and enhance water- Cooperation Main Outcomes (GB Meeting)

RCUWM work plan for 2013-2011 has been approved

RCUWM work plan for 2015-2013 has been approved

RCUWM activities to be evaluated by UNESCO evaluation team

Regional Workshop: Climate Change and its Impacts on Water Resources
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Regional Workshop: Climate Change and its Impacts on Water Resources

saeed-admin2019-09-17T12:43:35+04:3023rd November, 2011|

Date: 23-26 November 2011

Venue: Beirut, Lebanon

Co-organizers: RCUWM- Tehran, Ministry of Energy and Water- Beirut

Participating Countries/ Organizations: Iran, Lebanon

Number of Participants: 20

Number of Female Participants: 4 (20%)

Objectives/Outcomes:

Strengthening human resources and institutional capacity building and enhance public awareness of water resources issues and challenges
Familiarizing participants with climate change / variability concepts and modeling
Share and exchange the latest information and technology for mitigating the negative impacts of climate change / variability on water resources management
Providing the participants on opportunities to share their ideas and view- points

International Workshop: Water and Sanitation Facilities in Disaster Situations
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International Workshop: Water and Sanitation Facilities in Disaster Situations

saeed-admin2019-09-18T15:04:35+04:3030th May, 2011|

Date: 30 May – 01 June 2011

Venue: Kish, Iran

Co-organizers: RCUWM- Tehran

Participating Countries/ Organizations: Bangladesh, India, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Oman, Tajikistan, Turkey

Number of Participants: 35

Number of Female Participants: 2 (5%)

Objectives/Outcomes:

Sharing disaster concepts in water and sanitation infrastructure and facilities in the region,
Experimental learning about existing practices and technologies related to disaster situations,
Identify disaster friendly technological options related to water and sanitation systems and their proper operation during disaster situations
Promoting public awareness on development and rehabilitation of water and sanitation facilities and management related to health issues
Integrating natural resources assessments under a decision-oriented framework
Impacts of climate change […]

The International Workshop: Application of GIS and RS in Water Resource Management
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The International Workshop: Application of GIS and RS in Water Resource Management

saeed-admin2019-09-18T15:02:14+04:3018th January, 2011|

Date: 18-21 January 2011

Venue: Muscat, Oman

Co-organizers: RCUWM-Tehran, Ministry of Regional Municipalities and Water Resources

Participating Countries/ Organizations: Brazil, Germany, India, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Oman, Tajikistan

Number of Participants: 40

Number of Female Participants: 8 (20%)

Objectives/Outcomes:

Introducing the new scientific and technological concepts and tools to be used in drought management plans;
Sharing and exchange the latest knowledge and experience in the field of drought management mitigation strategies;
Introducing scientific and technological innovations, including the International Drought Initiatives.
Support the scientific researches in drought management