Msikaba Gorge

29 Jun 2010

SAFCEI received the information below from Henok Solomon of UWC (contact detail sbelow). Please contact him directly for further information.

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The UNESCO Chair in Hydrogeology in collaboration with the Water Research Commission (UWC) is presenting a short course on Climate Change and IWRM at the University of the Western Cape from 11 to 13 August 2010.

Below is the scope and content of this 3-day course. You can download the provisional course programme and registration form.

Scope

The short course is designed for water professionals, public servants, non-government stakeholders, researchers and students who aspire to better understand the subject of climate change in the water management environment and who can contribute to the practical implementation of adaptation measures. The focus area is southern Africa.

Content

The course will impart knowledge, information and adequate references in three broad fields, i.e.:

1. Climate change impact on water resources and water-related development

2. The IWRM framework in which climate change adaptation has to be addressed

3. Practical climate change adaptation strategies and measures.

Please be advised that early registration is essential in securing a place in this course and we would appreciate it if you would pass this communication to others in your network.

Kind Regards,

Henok G Solomon

Tel: (O) +27 (0)21 959 2820

Training Department Coordinator

UNESCO Chair Group in Hydrogeology

Earth Sciences Department

University of the Western Cape

Modderdam Road

Private Bag X 17

Bellville

7535