Regional Training Workshop on “Advances in Remote Sensing Application in Water Resources Management” Muscat, Oman
The Regional Training Workshop on Advances in Remote Sensing Application in Water Resources Management has been held in Muscat, Oman on 17-19 February 2020 as one of the approved proposals of the 10th RCUWM Governing Board Meeting which had been held in 5 December 2019 in Tehran, Iran. This event has been hosted[...]
Third Period of Activities of RCUWM
The 10th meeting of the UNESCO Regional Centre on Urban Water Management (RCUWM)’s Governing Board in Tehran has been held. Dr. Reza Ardakanian, Minister of Energy of I.R. Iran and GB Chair said the RCUWM regional center in Tehran was established as a hub for cooperation among the countries of the region. “It has[...]
Tenth Governing Board Meeting
5th December 2019 Tehran, Iran Participating Countries and Organizations A) Members at State Level: 16 Representatives of Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Egypt, Germany, India, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Oman, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Syria, Tajikistan and Turkey B) International Organizations: UTCO as the UNESCO DG representative and the representatives[...]
Urban Water Economics
Download Book, Pdf. (3.96 MB) Urban Water Economics Application of Economics Theories and Policies in the Water and Wastewater Services Published: 2019 Brief Description: In this publication, the theoretical and applied subjects related to water economics are investigated from different perspectives. Water has to be considered as an[...]
River Restoration
Download Book, Pdf. (11.5 MB) River Restoration a strategic approach to planning and management Published: 2019 Brief Description This book presents a framework for a more strategic approach to planning and implementing river restoration measures. The framework is designed to balance the multiple roles performed by river systems[...]
Iran spring flood situation
Recent floods in Iran, especially in Khuzestan province and the western watershed, have been a heavy and damaging experience for Iran. Considering the importance of learning lessons and gaining experience, satellite imagery and flood alert system reports of the European Union, presented here. A report of four weeks of floods using maps was[...]
Comparison of recent floods in Iran with the 2007 flood of Britain
Comparison of recent floods in Iran with the 2007 flood of Britain Ali Chavoshian Director of Regional Centre on Urban Water Management Many authorities have been talking about recent floods inundations happening in March 2019 in Iran, comparing them with events in U.S.A or Japan. Regardless of these[...]
The World Water Development Report (WWDR 2019)
The World Water Development Report (WWDR 2019) The 2019 edition of the World Water Development Report (WWDR 2019) entitled “leaving No One Behind” seeks to inform policy and decision-makers, inside and outside the water community, how improvement and access to water supply and sanitation services are essential to overcoming poverty and addressing various[...]
The Fourth Symposium of National Water Day
The Fourth Symposium of National Water Day Water scarcity or water crisis, has drawn the attention of scientists and authorities in many countries, regarding water supply security, environmental conservation, and food security. "The Fourth Symposium of National Water Day" as the last 3 years is going to be[...]
The First Session of National Hyrdrological Committee for UNESCO
The First Session of National Hyrdrological Committee for UNESCO The first session of "National Hydrological Committee for UNESCO" was held on 23rd of January 2019 by participation of member organizations' representatives and chairing H.E. Dr. Reza Ardakanian, the Minister of Energy of Iran and Chairman of National Hydrological[...]
