Custom-designed capacity development programs

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1 Custom-designed capacity programs Integrated water Creating tomorrow s water leaders by changing the way people think about, act and solve complex water challenges MEMBERS: PARTNERS:

2 Water leadership for the future In the complex world of climate change and population growth, water professionals can no longer focus on a single aspect of water. Solving water-related problems requires technical and scientific expertise, and integration of environmental, social and political factors. The International WaterCentre (IWC) The IWC provides education and training, applied research and expert services to promote a whole-of-water cycle approach and develop capacity in integrated water around the world. A joint venture of four leading Australian universities, with national and international partners, the IWC provides a breadth of expertise and experience rarely found in a single organisation. MEMBERS: Supported by the Queensland Government What makes us unique The three areas of IWC business education and training, applied research and expert services are intricately linked and draw from each other to promote best practice in integrated water. Applied Research PARTNERS: Expert Advice Education and Training The IWC applies the latest research from member universities in our education programs. Our graduates use their knowledge and skills in their work as experts in integrated water, and in turn raise new questions for research. Integrated whole-of-water cycle approach IWC capacity programs cover all aspects of the water cycle through a multi-disciplinary approach and aim to increase the capacity of individuals, institutions and communities to manage water resources more effectively. Cross-cutting water cycle disciplines Culture Society Engineering Science Public Health Environment Governance Politics Economics Catchment processes River restoration/ environmental flows Water supply Wastewater Water sensitive urban design Groundwater and hydrology Water in mining Receiving water quality Ecological risk assessment/ Master of Integrated Water Management The IWC also offers postgraduate education in Integrated Water Management. The program, also available as a Graduate Certificate and a Graduate Diploma, was custom-designed to equip students with the skills to become part of an elite group of water leaders with sustainable and holistic solutions to global water and climate change challenges. Water cycle elements and processes For more information, please visit It was a wonderful experience and I will cherish the memory forever... The activities improved my knowledge in many aspects, and it is very useful and helpful for my work. I have used some skills in my daily work and I will put all the knowledge and experience into practice in the future. YANG LIBIN, PARTICIPANT 2

3 Custom-designed capacity programs IWC custom-designed capacity programs are aimed at current and future water leaders with a vision for sustainable and integrated water. The programs build on participants professional experience and improve their ability to solve water-related problems in an integrated way. Australia s water expertise on the global scale Australia is the driest inhabited continent on earth. It is a country whose water resources are highly susceptible to changes in temperature and the hydrological regime. In the last decade Australia has experienced some of its most severe droughts on record, which has led to reduced water availability and high level water restrictions in many of its population centres. This crisis has inspired a new level of collaboration and progressive policy-making in the Australian water industry. It has resulted in the of significant expertise and new strategies in all aspects of water conservation, from water recycling to catchment and ecosystem health restoration, systems integration, the design of smart water technologies and water sensitive urban design. The Australian water industry is globally respected for its knowledge and technical capability in a diverse range of water practices, and Australian research efforts are increasingly recognising the importance of integrating different disciplines for more effective water policy. Programs designed to suit your needs Our programs, tailored for each client, build the knowledge and skills of water professionals through a combination of studies and experiential learning in the concepts and principles of integrated water (IWM). Participants broaden their knowledge of IWM while pursuing particular areas of interest and expertise through individual work plans. Our capacity programs are flexible and can include any combination of English communication skills, postgraduate level academic studies (non-award), field trips, workplace industry placements and technical study tours. Comparative Australian and international case studies are used throughout our training programs. Who will benefit from the programs Experienced professionals who want to gain new perspectives and experience first hand technological, institutional and scientific approaches in Australia and around the world. New professionals who want to broaden their skills, gain practical experience through industry placement in integrated water and improve their English. Our English was improved greatly, which will help to communicate with researchers from other countries as the opportunities are becoming more frequent. WANG PING, PARTICIPANT 3

4 Building global capacity in integrated water Professional Development Programs in Integrated Water Resource Management China, Philippines, Indonesia National Water Resources Board, The Philippines (NWRB) Water Utility Association, Indonesia (PERPAMSI) Yellow River Conservancy Commission, Ministry of Water Resources, People s Republic of China (YRCC) Bureau of Comprehensive Development, Ministry of Water Resources, People s Republic of China Creating Water Sensitive Cities Australia The IWC helped to inform national and state water policy by hosting a unique series of workshops titled Creating Water Sensitive Cities. The workshops, held in Perth, Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide, showcased the latest relevant research findings from Monash University s National Urban Water Governance Program. Through AusAID Australian Leadership Awards Fellowships, the IWC provided professional programs in integrated water resource (IWRM) for four groups of water industry professionals from the Philippines, Indonesia and China. The programs provided students with an insight into Australia s approach to sustainable water resources. Students studied IWRM concepts in theory and practice, looked at ways in which diverse disciplines may inform the practice of IWRM, and discussed how this learning could assist them as professionals making decisions or providing advice to decision-makers. The programs provided an opportunity for participants to broaden their knowledge of IWRM while pursuing particular areas of interest and expertise through individual work plans and industry placements. Five hundred workshop participants came from state and local government, non-government organisations, private industry and research across disciplines. Using the research as a basis for discussion, participants engaged in peer-to-peer learning, recognising what worked well in the past while identifying future pathways to enable a transition to water sensitive cities in Australia. The feedback from these 500 water practitioners were analysed by Monash University and formed the basis of a number of key messages communicated at the final Canberra workshop. The National Water Commission (NWC) considered this practitioner push by industry to be an excellent launching point for the various entities with industry-wide responsibilities, such as the NWC, to focus on what they can do to speed up this important work. The NWC is using the outcomes of these workshops in its water policy. Courses like water governance, water resource sustainability and project really broadened my horizon, especially in the domain of. SHUANGYAN JIN, PARTICIPANT 4

5 Integrated Water Management Capacity Building Program Libya Libya is a country of extreme water scarcity. Receiving minimal rainfall, it is heavily reliant upon underground aquifers for its water supply. At the current rate of extraction, it is estimated that Libya s aquifers will be depleted within the next fifty years. With demand and competition for water resources increasing, the Libyan Environmental General Authority (EGA) is seeking to adopt world s best practice so the country can sustainably manage its water resources. Keys for Success with Integrated Water Resource Management Viet Nam The IWC was engaged to deliver the Network of Asian River Basin Organisations (NARBO) 5th Integrated Water Resource Management training program entitled Keys for Success with IWRM for the river basin associations in Asia. The International WaterCentre was engaged by UniQuest to plan, deliver and evaluate an eight-day education program for senior EGA staff to explore and provide solutions to the various problems of increasing water demand in a context of water scarcity. Teaching and learning strategies included presentations, whole and small group discussions, case study analyses, simulation and modelling work, workshops, field visits and individual activities in: water allocation and water quality legislation, regulation, planning and effluent treatment disposal and reuse demand in urban, coastal and agricultural settings. This was excellent. Our staff really appreciated the participatory nature of the program. EGA TRAINING MANAGER Participants were facilitators, government policy-makers, research scientists and staff from River Basin Organisation (RBO) funding groups. The program used problem-based learning activities and group discussions to define keys to success in IWRM of river basins. Participants heard presentations from internationally recognised experts from Asia and undertook study trips to the Vu Gia-Thu Bon River Basin with local IWRM practitioners. The program s participatory, trans-disciplinary approach developed the capacity of participants in understanding and implementing IWRM in their respective river basins. All the activities were well designed and implemented by the host organisation. ZHAO-BAOYIN, PARTICIPANT 5

6 Program options IWC s capacity programs are individually designed to match clients needs and professional interests. We customise our programs to accommodate participants timeframe, English skills, location, group size and other requirements, offering both academic study and experiential learning. All our programs take a trans-disciplinary, whole-of-water cycle approach. Content options Type and duration of program Range of learning techniques Training venue English language ability Integrated water Water and climate change Intensive workshops: Participatory workshops to focus on one priority issue 5-10 days Classroom lectures with academic and guest presenters A training venue of the client s choice (Australia or home country) Programs over 4 weeks long can include an English language course at one of Brisbane s top language institutes. Participants will learn: Sustainable sanitation - Presentation skills Water, sustainability and Water governance and policy Catchment and aquatic ecosystem health Stakeholder engagement and community Water planning and economics Water reform & regulatory tools, legislation Water supply Wastewater treatment technologies and effluent Wastewater recycling and purification Groundwater Environmental flow methodology Water in mining River restoration Short Courses: Short courses are the most flexible of options. Short courses consist of a range of classroom, field-based and active learning environments with scientific experts and industry leaders. Participants are introduced to a number of topics or provided in-depth learning in one specific field 1 4 weeks Fellowships: Formal and informal education and training sessions across a range of disciplines and topics. Team-based learning and problem solving exercises Field visits Case study analysis Practical skill Individual research/study projects Brisbane, Queensland The University of Queensland or Griffith University Melbourne, Victoria Monash University Perth, Western Australia The University of Western Australia - Professional report writing - English tailored to the water industry -Other Programs can be tailored to cater for both English and non-english speaking participants: High level of English (Not fluent; IELTS 5.5). No English required. Courses are taught with support of a translator. Emerging tools in managing water Project Capacity building and community Can include relevant industry and vocational placement in Australia 1 10 months Industry-based placement Field-based research, e.g. at Moreton bay Research Station, Stradbroke Island, Queensland Science of water 6

7 Sample program Introduction to Integrated Water Resource Management (specialised) Delivery mode: Short course Duration: 2 weeks (10 days) Target audience: Designed for professionals who not only require an overview of integrated water, but who are also seeking to enhance their pre-existing technical skill sets by undertaking a one week specialist elective. Learning objectives: Understanding of the interconnected nature of water so that participants are not only able to tackle water problems from a technical position, but also understand environmental, social and economic factors Understanding of more detailed concepts and approaches of integrated water through the study of a chosen elective. Recommended number of participants: 30 participants per program (minimum 20 maximum 40) Integrated water Understand concepts and practice of integrated water resource and whole-of-water cycle approaches. During the second week elective a particular area of interest can be studied in Project Recognise the importance of participatory project and frameworks for cross-sectoral collaboration within the water sector. greater depth and can be specifically tailored to the participants requirements. Week 1 Water, sustainability and Water governance and policy Understand current international thinking about sustainable and its application to water and water resources. Recognise and be able to apply the basic elements of good water governance as a component of integrated water. The second week elective will involve classroom, field-based and active learning exercises with course delivery by various Catchment and aquatic ecosystem health Working in multi-disciplinary teams, professionals will integrate their learning from day one to five by applying knowledge and skills to specific water-related problems. scientific experts and industry leaders. Integrated water capacity building workshop The interactive workshop will assist in the of higher order water skills. Professional capacity electives (only one elective is chosen as a speciality per program) Integrated water Catchment and aquatic ecosystem health Water supply Environmental flow methodology The list of electives offered is not definitive, more options can be discussed. If necessary, translators will be provided. Water and climate change Stakeholder engagement and community Wastewater treatment technologies and effluent Water in mining Week 2 Sustainable sanitation Water planning and economics Wastewater recycling and purification River restoration Water, sustainability and Water reform and regulatory tools, legislation Groundwater Emerging trends in managing water Water governance and policy Project Capacity building and community Science of water 7

8 Photo acknowledgments: Cover, pg 2,7 George Smith 3,4 Melissa Williams 4 Li Gaolun 5 Tran Phoung Lien This report was printed on Ecostar recycled paper using a waterless printing process and soy based inks. This brochure was compiled in Information in this brochure was accurate at the time of printing. Please note that details are subject to change without notice. International WaterCentre Pty Ltd ABN Level 16, 333 Ann St, Brisbane Q 4000 PO Box 10907, Adelaide St, Brisbane Q 4000 Tel Fax info@watercentre.org