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ater Engineering and Management (WEM) program imparts education and training toward an understanding and solving the complexity of water resources development and management problems in the context of global drivers of change. It offers a balanced curriculum, which covers both the engineering and management aspects of water resource development and management. Students are trained to acquire knowledge and skills in tools and techniques to come up with viable and sustainable solutions within the framework of the integrated water resources management at the river basin scale. Water Engineering and Management program covers five major areas – Agricultural Water, Coastal Water, Urban Water, Water Resources, and Climate Change, Extreme Events and Risk Management.
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Call for Applications: ABCD Future Environmental Leaders Scholarships 2023
The Global Water and Climate Adaptation Centre – Aachen, Bangkok, Chennai, Dresden (ABCD-Centre) currently accepts applications for four PhD scholarships for a duration of up to 12 months. The scholarships are awarded by the DAAD funded ABCD-Centre project for doctoral students from the Global South who will later transfer [...]
WEM Doctoral Candidate Shares Experience Participating in DevRes 2022 Conference (Uppsala and Stockholm, Sweden)
WEM doctoral candidate Mr. Saurav KC shares his experience participating in the Development Research Conference (DevRes 2022) in Uppsala and Stockholm, Sweden (August 22-24, 2022) hosted by GlobeLife, a joint initiative of Uppsala University and Karolinska Institutet. This year's theme for the conference was "Transforming Development Research for Sustainability." [...]
Prof. Sangam Chairs Two Sessions at “The 1st Thailand Groundwater Symposium (Bangkok, Thailand)”
Prof. Sangam Shrestha served as the chair of two different sessions at “The 1st Thailand Groundwater Symposium: Key to Water Security and Sustainability” hosted by the Department of Groundwater Resources (DGR), Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MoNRE) and Groundwater Development Fund (Bangkok & Kanchanaburi, 22 - 26 August [...]
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Centre for Water and Climate Adaptation (CWCA)
The Centre for Water and Climate Adaptation (CWCA) is a strategic initiative established under the Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering (FCEE) at the Asian institute of Technology (AIT) to tackle water and climate-change related challenges in the Asia-Pacific region and beyond. Leveraging AIT’s unmatched technical expertise, the center focuses on research, capacity building, and consulting. In the face of increasing climate impacts, the CWCA stands as a beacon for sustainable solutions, aligning with international efforts and the broader goals of climate resilience and water security.
Global Water and Sanitation Center (GWSC)
GWSC is a partnership between the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and Asian Institute of Technology to host and mainstream Citywide Inclusive Sanitation initiative (CWIS) in Asia. It aims to consolidate ongoing sanitation initiatives and pioneer new projects that promote CWIS-based sanitation in Asia through Technical Assistance Program, Center of Excellence for Public Data Initiative, and Laboratory Services.
Asian Land Information for Climate and Environmental Research Laboratory (ALICE-Lab)
The ALICE laboratory is dedicated to pioneering scientific research in climate, hydrology, environment, and agriculture in Asian regions, which historically deprived of crucial data. Our team prioritize the integration of advanced methodologies such as hydrology and land surface modeling, remote sensing, artificial intelligence (AI), data assimilation, and computational hydrology (via high-performance computing; HPC) to overcome data scarcity challenges. Our mission is to not only collect and analyze high-quality data but also to develop innovative techniques that enhance our understanding of the intricate relationships between climate, hydrological processes, and agricultural systems. By harnessing the power of cutting-edge technologies and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, we aim to fill knowledge gaps, empower decision-makers, and drive sustainable development in data-sparse areas worldwide. Join us as we embark on a journey to revolutionize scientific research and create positive impact in communities facing data scarcity challenges.
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