International Water Scene

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1 Commission for Technical Conference International Water Scene Nilay Dogulu PhD Researcher Early Career Scientist Representative: European Geosciences Union (EGU) Hydrological Sciences Division & International Association of Hydrological Sciences (IAHS) DoguluNilay Young younghs.com

2 Universe of?

3 Essential for addressing world s pressing challenges regarding global water agenda WATER The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development Water-related disasters (floods, droughts) Water-Food-Energy nexus

4 Linked to wide range of sciences with diverse applications Social Sciences Earth Sciences and Engineering Dogulu, N., B. Bhattacharya, D.P. Solomatine, C. Bernhofer, A. Bateman, M. Brilly. (2015) An educational perspective on flood risk management. In: Proceedings of the 36th IAHR World Congress, Den Haag, The Netherlands, 28 June 3 July 2015.

5 Past, Present, and Future! 2100, 2200 PAST NOW FUTURE It is not only about finding solutions for NOW. But also about understanding FUTURE.

6 Scales: temporal, spatial, institutional TEMPORAL 1 h Hourly vs. Seasonal SPATIAL Global vs. Local INSTITUTIONAL International vs. National

7 EDUCATION University Degrees Many universities offering MSc, PhD studies Limited scholarship opportunities, especially for students from undeveloped/developing world countries No Bachelor degrees (fully) in! International Land and Water Management, BSc Wageningen University, the Netherlands Soil, Water and Atmosphere, BSc Wageningen University, the Netherlands Water Management, BSc HZ University of Applied Sciences, the Netherlands Hydro Sciences, BSc TU Dresden, Germany (can be followed by MSc in Hydro Science and Engineering) Environmental Sciences, BSc > Minor in Environmental Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Germany (can be followed by MSc in ) Civil Engineering, BSc > Minor in Water TU Delft, the Netherlands (can be followed by MSc in Water Management or )

8 EDUCATION Textbook Available textbooks are based on Engineering. New textbooks that explain the needs of current science AND practice topics!

9 Bridging the gap between Research and Practice Hydrological Research S O C I E T Y Hydrological Practice scientific research operational hydrology HYDROLOGICAL EXTREMES

10 Research and Practice: WHERE IS THE HARMONY? International Association of Hydrological Sciences

11 NEEDS ATTENTION!

12 NEEDS ATTENTION!

13 NEEDS ATTENTION! Y O U T H

14 New generation of Hydrologists Y O U T H The value of youth in the field of water science and practice is indeed positive, however, many of the benefits need to be further recognized in future.

15 New generation of Hydrologists RESEARCH

16 New generation of Hydrologists PRACTICE

17 New generation of Hydrologists UN Initiatives

18 New generation of Hydrologists The critical influencing role of youth need to be strengthened and their meaningful participation in the overall management and decision-making processes in water science and practice must be enhanced. High levels of motivation, enthusiasm and drive Creative and innovative Proactive and persistent More resilient to failures Open-minded, inclusive and adaptive ICT skills in intergenerational knowledge transfer Ability to work outside of power dynamics

19 New generation of Hydrologists Establishing linkages and coordination mechanism with young hydrologic professionals Young younghs.com

20 New generation of Hydrologists Establishing linkages and coordination mechanism with young hydrologic professionals Early Career Committee

21 New generation of Hydrologists Establishing linkages and coordination mechanism with young hydrologic professionals Early Career Scientist (ECS) Representative

22 NEEDS ATTENTION! Y O U T H

23 NEEDS ATTENTION! Universe of Science, Research Practice Policy-making Hydro-met agencies Universities Research Institutions NGOs Foster action/change Feed shared commitments Coordinate collaboration Lead & integrate Maintain diversity

24 Thanks for your attention.