Myanmar Water Journal (April-August 2021) Welcome to the April-August edition of the Myanmar Water Journal. Providing you the latest news, insights, opportunities, and events from the Myanmar water sector.Spotlights for News based on Water ThemesApril-August Newsletter will be filled with:...
Join the six-month Young Water Diplomat Program - IHE-Delft
The relevant documents should be submitted before Sep 30, 2021. The Young Water Diplomats Program provides diplomats and professionals with a background in foreign affairs, international relations or international law with relevant and up-to-date knowledge about water, the various challenges water r...
Integrated Flood Resilience Strategy for Yangon City 2021-2040
Background Myanmar's city of Yangon is the largest financial and commercial centre. It accounts for about 50% of the country's industrial capacity, and is the seat of education, art, culture, healthcare, tourism, research and development. Population growth and rapid urbanisation ...
Register for free - 4th ASEAN-EU Cooperation and Scholarships Day 2021
The ASEAN and the EU will be organizing the "4th ASEAN-EU Cooperation and Scholarships Day 2021." In this virtual event, ASEAN, the EU, their respective Member States, education institutions/agencies will showcase both EU-ASEAN development cooperation projects and higher education opportunities...
No help from junta as floods sweep southeastern Myanmar
Local aid groups and volunteers say they have led rescue efforts in Mon and Kayin states 28 July 2021 - Source: Myanmar Now - Junta-controlled authorities have offered no help as floods have inundated homes in southeastern Myanmar, leaving at least hundreds without shelter in the Mon State ca...
Call for applications for the 2022 Nippon Foundation Fellowship - The United Nations
The call for applications for the 2022 Fellowship Programme is open until 24 September 2021 Objectives The United Nations – Nippon Foundation Fellowship provides Government officials and other mid-level professionals from developing States with advanced training on ocean affairs and the ...
Register for Free - The 4th Global World Operators' Partnerships (WOPs) Congress
Event - 18-29 October 2021 — Online Learning from each other, sharing experiences, and inspiring action is a critical way for water and sanitation operators to improve their services and enrich the lives of the people they serve. A spirit of collaboration and solidarity is at the heart of the Global...
The 5Rs in Myanmar
Towards a future federal democratic system where working people can flourish 2 July 2021 - Source: Transnational institute - This primer is about 'the 5Rs' and land and natural resource politics. The 5Rs is a set of five principles: Recognition, Restitution, Redistribution, Regeneration, and R...
Course Clips - Water Politics & Governance
Introduction to Water Politics & Governance by Dr. Jampel Dell'Angelo, Associate Professor of Water Governance and Politics in the Department of Environmental Policy Analysis, Institute for Environmental Studies, VU University Amsterdam (2021) In these clips Dr. Jampel Dell'Angelo will int...
Course Clips - Spatial Analysis
Introduction to Spatial Analysis by Dr. Jasper van Vliet, Associate Professor in Land Use and Urban Development, Institute for Environmental Studies, VU University Amsterdam (2021) In these clips Dr. Jasper van Vliet will introduce you to Spatial Analyses. Topics of the clips include: Making a...
Course Clips - Disaster Risk Reduction
Introduction to Disaster Risk Reduction by Dr. Hans de Moel, Assistant Professor in natural hazard risk management, climate change and adaptation, Institute for Environmental Studies, VU University Amsterdam (2021) In these clips Dr. Hans de Moel will introduce you to the topic of Disaster Risks Red...
Course Clips - Climate Change & Water
Introduction to Climate Change & Water by Dr. Paolo Scussolini, researcher and lecturer at the Water and Climate Risk department, Institute for Environmental Studies, VU University Amsterdam (2021) In these clips, Dr. Paolo Scussolini will introduce you to the topic of Climate Change and i...
Course Clips - Environmental Remote Sensing
Introduction to Environmental Remote Sensing by Dr. Sander Veraverbeke, Associate Professor in Climate & Ecosystems Change, Institute for Environmental Studies, VU University Amsterdam (2021) In these clips, Dr. Sander Veraverbeke will introduce you to the topic of Environmental Remote Sen...
Course Clips - Physical Hydrology
Introduction to Physical Hydrology by Dr. Wouter Berghuijs, Assistant Professor Catchment Hydrology, Department of Earth Sciences, VU University Amsterdam (2021) In these clips, Dr. Wouter Berghuijs will introduce you to the topic of Physical Hydrology. Topics of the clips include: Hydrol...
The Sphere Handbook (Eng/Bur) - Humanitarian Charter and Minimum Standards in Humanitarian Response
The principal users of The Sphere Handbook are practitioners involved in planning, managing or implementing a humanitarian response. This includes staff and volunteers of local, national and international humanitarian organisations responding to a crisis, as well as affected people themselves. The H...