An Overview to Tehran River Restoration: Challenges and Solutions
Publication: “An Overview to Tehran River Restoration: Challenges and Solutions” Date: August, 2017 Abstract: When Tehran has been selected as the capital of Iran in 1796, it was a small village in the downhill of mountain with several rivers. At least seven major rivers were running from the north to south of Tehran.[...]
Research Publication: “Adapting Urban Water Systems to Climate Change (A handbook for decision makers at the local level) “
Research Publication: “Adapting Urban Water Systems to Climate Change (A handbook for decision makers at the local level) “ Date: November 10, 2018 Brief Description: The handbook aims to fill a gap in the adaptation field: while a lot of information is available about various adaptation topics, there is a lack of[...]
The International Water and Wastewater Operation & Maintenance Fair
The International Water and Wastewater Operation & Maintenance Fair (With Focus on Promoting Resilience), (5-9 May 2018, Tehran, Iran) The 3rd exhibition’s approach was to promote resilience in the water and wastewater facilities Providing proper services and promoting the utilization of water and wastewater equipment and facilities while[...]
RCUWM Attends Governing Board Meeting of German Category 2 Centre
RCUWM Attends Governing Board Meeting of German Category 2 Centre The International Hydrological Programme (IHP) has a network of some 30+ “category 2” centers “under the auspices of UNESCO. ICIWaRM is one of these centers. It also plays a role in helping other category 2 centers in their governance[...]
National Water Scarcity Adaptation Working Group
National Water Scarcity Adaptation Working Group Formation of National Water Scarcity Adaptation Working Group at the end of last year (1396), has shown a changed approach to water management in Iran. This working group is going to make an effort to make right what Supreme Water Council hasn’t worked[...]
Integrated Urban Water Management, Arid and Semi-Arid Areas- (Handbook)
Research Publication: Integrated Urban Water Management, Arid and Semi-Arid Areas- (Handbook) Date: November 2012 Description: This book examines the integrated management of water resources in urban environments of arid and semi-arid regions of the world covering the following main issues: Access to water and sanitation services and infrastructure Urban wastewater pollution Water[...]
Urban Water Economy, Application of Economic Theories and Policies in The Water and Sewage Sector
Date: to be published by 2019 Brief Description: This book aims at introducing theoretical background of water economics and discusses practical schemes and best practices to optimize water tariff and also economic consideration of water allocation as a limited resource to fulfill competing demand. There is also some explanation on advances in[...]
Development of a National Water Security Atlas to Support Sustainable Water Governance in Iran
Date: October 2016 – Ongoing Main Objectives: Water security is defined as sufficient, safe, affordable, and clean water to lead a healthy and productive life for all human beings, where communities are protected from floods, droughts, and water-borne diseases. This project aims at bringing the concept of water security into practice to[...]
Promoting International activities of the Water and Wastewater Affairs Ministry of Energy, I.R. Iran
Date: February 2017- Ongoing Main Objectives: By expanding communication between communities and governments in the international arena and the need for engagement to increase mutual understanding and establish legal frameworks for the expansion of relations, transnational and multilateral arrangements gradually emerged as a means to facilitate negotiations and tools for promoting regional[...]
Planning and coordinating training and capacity building in the field of research and development related to city management
Date: March 2017- November 2017 Main Objectives: Quantitative objectives: -Planning the promotion of scientific and technical knowledge and updating the know-how of general and specialized personnel of the organization using domestic and international experiences -Capacity building in the field of research and development related to the Organizations goals: -Upgrading the archive of [...]
