Climate Risk and Sustainable Water Management

Beijing, China

6-21 August, 2019

Description

Water-related hazards such as drought, flood, landslide, storm surge and saltwater intrusion are increasing as human-induced climate change has increased the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events. Developing countries are most vulnerable to these hazards because they have the least financial and technological ability to cope with and adapt to such threats. Key objectives of the training course include:

• Share knowledge and experiences on climate risks to the water resource systems
• Share the adaptative technologies and practices to cope with the threats
• Build a network in developing countries to mitigate water related hazards

Target Audience

Prospective participants of the training course should:

• Be citizens of a country which has diplomatic relations with China;
• Hold bachelor's degree or above majored in geography, environmental sciences, hydrology, meteorology, or related fields;
• Have working proficiency in either English or Chinese.

Participants from government, international organizations, university, academic institution are welcome.

Funding Support

Funding support is available for up to 19 applicants from developing countries under age of 45. Funding support includes a round-trip international airfare, accommodation, meals and insurance during the training course. Visa fee will also be covered as a lump sum of USD 65 (about CNY 450) after the awardees are on site in Beijing. Applicants currently studying or working at any university/institution in China are not eligible for funding support.

Training Course Contents

Class course sections:

• Water-related hazards and climate change
• Climate risk to water resource systems
• Sustainable water management under future uncertainty

Field expedition around the greater Beijing area.
All participants will be granted class completion certificate.

Application

Submit the following materials via email (zhanghaoyu@igsnrr.ac.cn).

• 1. Application form
  
• 2. Complete Curriculum Vitae
  
• 3. Copy of passport data page
  
• 4. Notarized photocopy of the certificate of highest university degrees held
  
• 5. Proof of knowledge of English and/or Chinese
  
• 6. Two supporting letters (only for applicants applying for funding support)
  
  

Application deadline: 28 February 2019.
The successful applicants will be informed by email.

Contact

Please contact Ms. Haoyu Zhang (zhanghaoyu@igsnrr.ac.cn) if you have any questions.

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