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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221127
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SUMMARY:Wetskills-India (Sundarbans) 2022
DESCRIPTION:About The Event\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””]Let’s co-create solutions for water problems in the Sundarbans region\nFor this event we were in Calcutta and the Sundarbans region\, the river delta wetlands with mangrove forests and many small islands. \nCases focus on important issues for the region: climate adaptation\, empowerment of women for resilient communities\, sustainable water supply in saline areas\, soil erosion and more. What out-of the box solutions did the teams come up with? \nAs in all Wetskills events\, the participants worked together in international multidisciplinary teams\, with a program full of team work\, field visits and workshops\, a ‘Brain Hurricane’ and speed dates with experts. During the finals\, all teams presented the solution for their case to the jury\, with a poster and a pitch. \n[vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Event info\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””]Announcement for Participants Wetskills-India (Sundarbans) 2022 \nProgramme Wetskills-India (Sundarbans) 2022 \nTerms & Conditions Wetskills-India (Sundarbans) 2022 \nWetskills leaflet and track record \nAttend on FacebookFollow Wetskills\nFacebookXInstagramLinkedInYouTube\nField visits & Team Work & Finals\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]	\n		\n								\n			\n	\n		\n								\n			\n	\n		\n								\n			\n	\n		\n								\n			\n	\n		\n	\n		\n		\n		\n								\n			\n	\n		\n								\n			\n	\n		\n	\n		\n		\n		\n								\n			\n	\n		\n								\n			\n	\n		\n	\n		\n	Event Cases\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””]Case 1: Women empowerment for water resilient communities\nApproximately five million people live in the Sundarbans. Many communities are economically\, educationally and socially unprivileged mostly due to poor infrastructure facilities. Agriculture is predominant in the area. Yet many men go to the cities for jobs to create more income\, leaving the women and youth in charge of the area. Those left behind have to take care of the agricultural activities\, including local water management and are facing the impact of climate change. How can women become more empowered to create resilient communities to combat climate change and its various water challenges? \nCase 2: Nature Based Solutions to stop soil erosion\nThe Sundarban Delta is facing problems with soil instability\, loss of land and increased flood risks in the tidal area. Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) use the power of nature and healthy ecosystems to protect people\, optimize infrastructure and safeguard a stable and bio-diverse future. The Delta could benefit from NBS\, like in Lesotho where soil erosion blankets\, made of different types of vegetation\, have been successfully used to lower sedimentation in mountainous wetlands. This NBS system was based on solutions from a Wetskills team. How could the Sundarbans use the experiences of this soil erosion project in Lesotho? Can we create a plan to tackle soil instability by using (a combination of) NBS? \n[vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Poster & Pitch\n[vc_empty_space]Poster & Pitch\n[vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Case 3: Agricultural resilience to water management threats\nAgriculture in the area is largely dependent on seasonal rainfall\, and is therefore challenged due to droughts\, or too much water (monsoons\, typhoons)\, and salinity (higher sea level). Key to the further development of the Sundarbans is to ensure water security\, by developing resilience against floods and droughts\, and combat salinization by the creation of a secure freshwater environment on the islands and in the Sundarbans delta. How can agricultural sites in the Sundarbans become more climate resilient and better secure freshwater availability? \nCase 4: Water governance in villages\nAfter the installation of water management structures (like levees\, pumps\, locks) in Sundarbans villages\, the next step is to provide for long-term operation and maintenance. This requires technical knowledge and skills\, but also local water governance on responsibilities\, troubleshooting and ownership. Such local water governance structures should be aligned with other\, existing governance structures in the village\, matching decision making and cost structures\, and be based on relations between citizens. How can a village organize its water management\, and incorporate new water structures\, on the long term to become water resilient? \n[vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Poster & Pitch\n[vc_empty_space]Poster & Pitch – WINNING TEAM!\n\n[vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Previous Wetskills Events in India\n[vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Event Partners\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”57038″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”56310″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”52334″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”55418″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”61336″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”61338″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”57060″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”54106″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””]Join this Wetskills event!\n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”]
URL:https://wetskills.com/event/wetskills-india-sundarbans-2022/
LOCATION:India\, Calcutta\, India
CATEGORIES:Past event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Machtelijn Brummel":MAILTO:machtelijn.brummel@wetskills.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211122
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211204
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SUMMARY:W@tskills-India (Mumbai) 2021
DESCRIPTION:About The Event\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Co-create your water and sustainability solutions for Maharashtra State!\nOnline W@tskills Event in India! \nWetskills Foundation and our Indian partner Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS)\, with support of the Centre for Environment Education (CEE)\, the Kerala Cluster (JDT Islam\, C.A.T. and Saxion) and the Consulate General of The Kingdom of The Netherlands in Mumbai\, were organising this online W@etskills Challenge in India\, with 28 participants from different states in India and participants from other countries. The participants will worked online in transdisciplinary teams on real-life water cases from the Maharashtra State from 22 November till 3 December 2022. \nThis edition was the sixth Wetskills event in India\, after Events in 2015 and 2017 in Ahmedabad\, and the 2019 Event in both Delhi and Kerala and the first online W@tskills-India 2021. \nFinals & Awarding ceremony was an online event with Pitches by the teams\, Keynotes by Supratim Battacharjee (Climate Photographer and Wetskills Ambassador) and Luit-Jan Dijkhuis (Delta Coordinator The Netherlands-India) and the Awarding Ceremony by the jury.\n \n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Watch the compilation movie of this W@tskills event in India!\n[vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Practical Information\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””]Programme W@tskills-India (Mumbai) 2021 \nLeaflet Announcement for Participants Wetskills-India (Mumbai) 2021 \nTerms & Conditions W@tskills-India (Mumbai) 2021 \n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][no_button icon_pack=”font_awesome” fa_icon=”fa-facebook” icon_position=”right” target=”_blank” font_weight=”” text=”Attend on Facebook” link=”https://www.facebook.com/events/775118673066771″ icon_color=”#ffffff”][vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Follow Wetskills\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][no_icons icon_pack=”font_elegant” fa_icon=”fa-facebook” fa_size=”fa-lg” custom_size=”30″ type=”normal” rotated_shape=”no” icon_shadow=”no” inner_border=”no” back_to_top_icon=”” link=”https://www.facebook.com/Wetskills-496271977097972″ anchor_icon=”” target=”_blank” icon_color=”#0076b2″ hover_icon_color=”#43dbbd” margin=”0px 12px 0px 0px” fe_icon=”social_facebook”]     [no_icons icon_pack=”font_elegant” fa_icon=”fa-twitter” fa_size=”fa-lg” custom_size=”30″ type=”normal” rotated_shape=”no” icon_shadow=”no” inner_border=”no” back_to_top_icon=”” link=”http://twitter.com/wetskills” anchor_icon=”” target=”_blank” icon_color=”#0076b2″ hover_icon_color=”#43dbbd” margin=”0px 12px 0px 0px” fe_icon=”social_twitter”]     [no_icons icon_pack=”font_elegant” fa_icon=”fa-instagram” fa_size=”fa-lg” custom_size=”30″ type=”normal” rotated_shape=”no” icon_shadow=”no” inner_border=”no” back_to_top_icon=”” link=”https://www.instagram.com/wetskills/” anchor_icon=”” target=”_blank” icon_color=”#0076b2″ hover_icon_color=”#43dbbd” margin=”0px 12px 0px 0px” fe_icon=”social_instagram”]     [no_icons icon_pack=”font_elegant” fa_icon=”fa-twitter” fa_size=”fa-lg” custom_size=”30″ type=”normal” rotated_shape=”no” icon_shadow=”no” inner_border=”no” back_to_top_icon=”” link=”https://www.linkedin.com/groups/2949484″ anchor_icon=”” target=”_blank” icon_color=”#0076b2″ hover_icon_color=”#43dbbd” margin=”0px 12px 0px 0px” fe_icon=”social_linkedin”]     [no_icons icon_pack=”font_elegant” fa_icon=”fa-youtube-square” fe_icon=”social_youtube” fa_size=”fa-lg” custom_size=”30″ type=”normal” rotated_shape=”no” icon_shadow=”no” inner_border=”no” back_to_top_icon=”” link=”https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJmPNM9roCkR1uvgJMHqpvA” anchor_icon=”” target=”_blank” icon_color=”#0076b2″ hover_icon_color=”#43dbbd” margin=”0px 12px 0px 0px”] \n[vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Participants of this Wetskills Event – What do you get?\nA unique learning experience where you tackle real-life water challenges with your own team!\n♦ You increase your skills in: international cooperation; problem solving\, cross-cultural and interdisciplinary teamwork\, networking and presenting (pitch & poster);\n♦ You get the opportunity to connect with other international water students/young professionals;\n♦ You learn\, network and experience more about water challenges in India\, the main stakeholders and organisations\, contemporary issues and current business opportunities;\n♦ You receive a certificate of participation upon completion of the program. \nEvent Cases\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Case 1: Nature based solutions for wastewater in urban areas.\nThe water quality in Indian rivers is under pressure. Cities along the rivers\, like Pune have a large outflow of poorly treated wastewater. Nature has a great capacity to clean itself\, so could we stimulate the nature to help cities in treating wastewater? Nature based solutions are quite familiar in protecting areas from flooding. The nature is stimulated the create natural boundaries to protect areas from flooding. Mostly these solutions are integrated in areas and with multi functions (like recreation). There are already examples of nature based solutions for water quality. How could the City of Pune use nature based solutions for better treatment of their wastewater? \nCase 2: Reuse wastewater for agriculture\n\nIndia is generating an enormous amount of sewage from which about 85% of wastewater is being discharged in the environment. This sewerage water is quite a constant amount and could become a potential resource for agriculture especially in times of less rains or even draughts. Main challenges for using this sewerage water are the poor quality and social acceptance. In the City of Mumbai\, a lot of sewerage is disposed without using. Areas with small farmers next to the rail tracks could make use of sewerage water. How could the City of Mumbai stimulate the reuse of treated sewerage by farmers?  \n\n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Pitch & Poster \n[vc_single_image image=”59082″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””]Pitch & Poster \n[vc_single_image image=”59083″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Case 3: Impact of power cuts in rural water use\nIndia has large agricultural areas\, which are dependent on a constant water flow. This water flow is often driven by the use of electricity. Power cuts could lead to a disruption of the water flow and thus to poor irrigation. This could affect the output of the agriculture and affects farmer and their families in Maharashtra. How can Maharastra become more resilient to power cuts affecting rural areas? \nCase 4: Gender and irrigation system\nIn India\, a state-supported canal irrigation system provides water to a significant section of agricultural land. The irrigation system\, despite its limitation\, has been responsible for contributing to the green revolution and increasing food production. However\, one observes that the irrigation system\, despite the introduction of water reforms\, continues to be biased towards women and fails to recognise the contribution of women. In light of this fact\, how can India increase the participation of women in the management of the irrigation system. \nCase 5: Rainwater harvesting a solution to growing urban water crisis\nRainwater harvesting is increasingly put forward as a solution to the urban water crisis. However\, despite the awareness and willingness existing among the people about the technology\, very few adopt it. The adoption of rainwater harvesting is primarily limited to high-income residential apartments or complexes\, leaving a significant section of the city population consisting of middle-income family groups.  The City of Mumbai is facing changes in climate patterns and aims to implement adaptive measures for urban centers\, including Sponge City concept to avoid flooding and to increase rain water storage. In order to tap the enormous resource of water in the form of increasing rain\, how can the City of Mumbai increase the adoption of rainwater harvesting to address the issue of growing water crisis in cities? \n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Pitch & Poster \n[vc_single_image image=”59084″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””]Pitch & Poster \n[vc_single_image image=”59085″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””]Pitch & Poster \n[vc_single_image image=”59086″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Previous Wetskills Events in India\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Event Partners\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”58815″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”55418″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”57924″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”57038″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”54101″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”56306″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”55657″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”52334″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”57060″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”57060″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”54106″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”56310″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Join this Wetskills event!
URL:https://wetskills.com/event/wetskills-india-mumbai-2021/
LOCATION:Tata Institute of Social  Sciences (TISS\, Mumbai) is the (online) host
CATEGORIES:Past event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Johan Oost":MAILTO:johan.oost@wetskills.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191007
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191020
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SUMMARY:Wetskills-India (Kerala) 2019
DESCRIPTION:About The Event\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]In 2018 Kerala was facing devastating floods. New concepts of flood control are necessary to protect people\, economy and environment\, taking into account that more floods will come due to climate change. “Integrated Water Management and Flood Control“ was the central theme of this Wetskills event in Kerala\, India. \nA DRR team of Dutch water experts visited Kerala and studied the water situation in the area. Their recommendations for improved integrated Water Management in the area is found in report ‘Kerala Integrated Water Resource Management’. In this Wetskills event\, the teams worked with the recommendations of this report.\n \nThis fourth Wetskills event in India was aligned to a high-level business delegation visit from the Netherlands to Kerala (Kochi) on 18 October. The results of the Wetskills Challenge were presented during this visit\, to the Indian government\, the business delegates and other stakeholders. \nWatch the video of Wetskills-India Kerala 2019\n[vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Practical Information\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Programme Wetskills-India (Kerala) 2019 \nTerms & Conditions Wetskills-India (Kerala) 2019 \n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]About Wetskills\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Wetskills leaflet & track record \n[vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Follow Wetskills\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][no_icons icon_pack=”font_elegant” fa_icon=”fa-facebook” fa_size=”fa-lg” custom_size=”30″ type=”normal” rotated_shape=”no” icon_shadow=”no” inner_border=”no” back_to_top_icon=”” link=”https://www.facebook.com/Wetskills-496271977097972″ anchor_icon=”” target=”_blank” icon_color=”#0076b2″ hover_icon_color=”#43dbbd” margin=”0px 12px 0px 0px” fe_icon=”social_facebook”]     [no_icons icon_pack=”font_elegant” fa_icon=”fa-twitter” fa_size=”fa-lg” custom_size=”30″ type=”normal” rotated_shape=”no” icon_shadow=”no” inner_border=”no” back_to_top_icon=”” link=”http://twitter.com/wetskills” anchor_icon=”” target=”_blank” icon_color=”#0076b2″ hover_icon_color=”#43dbbd” margin=”0px 12px 0px 0px” fe_icon=”social_twitter”]     [no_icons icon_pack=”font_elegant” fa_icon=”fa-instagram” fa_size=”fa-lg” custom_size=”30″ type=”normal” rotated_shape=”no” icon_shadow=”no” inner_border=”no” back_to_top_icon=”” link=”https://www.instagram.com/wetskills/” anchor_icon=”” target=”_blank” icon_color=”#0076b2″ hover_icon_color=”#43dbbd” margin=”0px 12px 0px 0px” fe_icon=”social_instagram”]     [no_icons icon_pack=”font_elegant” fa_icon=”fa-twitter” fa_size=”fa-lg” custom_size=”30″ type=”normal” rotated_shape=”no” icon_shadow=”no” inner_border=”no” back_to_top_icon=”” link=”https://www.linkedin.com/groups/2949484″ anchor_icon=”” target=”_blank” icon_color=”#0076b2″ hover_icon_color=”#43dbbd” margin=”0px 12px 0px 0px” fe_icon=”social_linkedin”]     [no_icons icon_pack=”font_elegant” fa_icon=”fa-youtube-square” fe_icon=”social_youtube” fa_size=”fa-lg” custom_size=”30″ type=”normal” rotated_shape=”no” icon_shadow=”no” inner_border=”no” back_to_top_icon=”” link=”https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJmPNM9roCkR1uvgJMHqpvA” anchor_icon=”” target=”_blank” icon_color=”#0076b2″ hover_icon_color=”#43dbbd” margin=”0px 12px 0px 0px”] \n[vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”55659\,55661\,55664″ css=”” column_number=”4″ grayscale=”no” hover_icon=”none” images_space=”gallery_with_space”]Event Cases\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Case 1: ‘Pink Alert’: Empowering Women during Flooding\nAs women and children are the most affected group during flooding\, their needs should get priority in planning practices. Special attention is required during and after disasters to improve their access to recovery assistance. Empowerment is needed\, to help them advocate for themselves and to help them voice out issues that may improve the development of local mitigation and adaptation measures. Better participation of women in risk management initiatives is needed. One of the best practices in Kerala is Pink Alert (Kudumbasree)\, a permanent disaster management unit in Kerala\, managed and operated by women. How could new measures\, including capacity building training\, enhance the potential of women in disaster risk management and disaster relief plans in Kerala?  \nFinal Poster – Winning team!\n \n\nTeam 1: Flood Education Kerala – Connecting students to community-based solutions\n\n[vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”56576″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””]Case 2: From SMART cities to SMART-Resilient cities\nIndia is working on transforming its cities into SMART cities. In 2018\, one of the heaviest floods in 100 years took the lives of 200 people in Kochi and the region\, and caused massive damage to infrastructure\, further affecting the economy and livelihoods of the people in the area. Kochi airport had to close for 2 weeks because of the damage. While monsoon season can bring much needed rainfall\, the season can also bring heavy floods\, while a delayed onset of the monsoon can leave Kerala facing water shortages and severe draught. How can Kochi authorities use SMART planning and infrastructure\, to increase the water storage capacity and reduce the effect of floods? and become a ‘SMART Resilient City’? \nFinal Poster \n\nTeam 2: How to make the city flood resilient? a smart and resilient approach\n\n[vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”56578″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Case 3: Water Footprint for better Water-2-Agriculture allocation upstream\nThe State of Kerala demands a better upstream-downstream regime in order to avoid flood in the downstream area. Better allocation of water could lead to mitigation of floods while upstream agriculture could benefit from it. The Water Footprint is a scientifically proven method to measure and gain insight into the supply and demand of water for agriculture and even quantify it in terms of economic added value. How can the Water Footprint method be used in order to mitigate flood effects in terms upstream-downstream regime in Kerala? \nFinal Poster \n\nTeam 3: The NieuwPaadam Project – The added value of the Water Footprint for land- and water management in Kerala\n\n[vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”56580″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””]Case 4: Long Term Dredging Schemes for Flood Mitigation\nThe monsoon season between June and September brings 70% of Kerala’s rainfall. This water is necessary for sustaining the livelihoods of people\, but it is also causing heavy flooding as in 2018 and 2019. Well-maintained rivers\, canals and reservoirs could mitigate the effects of the monsoon. Dredging riverbeds and reservoirs will increase the capacity to retain floodwater. Improving small-scale watershed management\, and maintenance of water retaining constructions\, will avoid sedimentation of rivers. But most important\, this should be done in a long-term scheme to make it more efficient and effective. How could Kerala organize and finance a long-term maintenance scheme\, incl. dredging activities and improved watershed management\, leading to flood risk mitigation? \nFinal Poster \n\nTeam 4: Productive Dredging – How can a long term dredging scheme contribute to flood prevention?\n\n[vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”56574″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”56635\,56634\,56637\,56636″ img_size=”full” column_number=”4″ grayscale=”no” hover_icon=”none” images_space=”gallery_with_space”]Event Blogs\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Event Partners\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”51924″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”56306″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”55656″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”55657″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”56310″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”54106″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”52154″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”52334″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””]
URL:https://wetskills.com/event/wetskills-india-kerala-2019/
LOCATION:Kerala\, India
CATEGORIES:Past event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wetskills.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Kerala1_.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Machtelijn Brummel":MAILTO:machtelijn.brummel@wetskills.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191005
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191018
DTSTAMP:20260420T145029
CREATED:20180831T134617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191030T132748Z
UID:10000103-1570233600-1571356799@wetskills.com
SUMMARY:Wetskills-India (Delhi) 2019
DESCRIPTION:About The Event\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]‘Connecting Science and Innovation with people and entrepreneurship’ was the central theme of this Wetskills event. \nLocation of the event was the Barapullah Drain in Delhi\, where currently a research lab is established by the Dutch and Indian government\, in a joint effort of IIT Delhi and TU Delft\, for research on waste water and water re-use. \nThis lab is mainly the domain of researchers. The question is how this lab can be transformed into a so called ‘WETLAB’ that is connected to public and schools for awareness and education\, and that is open for entrepreneurs to test new technologies. In such a WETLAB integrated solutions can be demonstrated and shared\, for the clean up of the Barapullah Drain. And last but not least\, this WETLAB could be a blue print for many other drains in India. \nWinning team was ‘Leave none behind’\, with their plan for citizens’ involvement in solid waste disposal. Congratulations! See below for the posters of all teams. \nThis Wetskills event was organised back to back with the Tech Summit in Delhi on 15 and 16 October 2019.  The Tech Summit is a high-level event focusing on water\, agriculture\, health and ICT\, with experts and high-level audience from business\, government and knowledge institutes. \n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”56624″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Video of Wetskills-India Delhi 2019\n[vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Practical Information\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Programme Wetskills-India (Delhi) 2019 \nAnnouncement for Participants Wetskills-India (Delhi) 2019 \nTerms & Conditions Wetskills-India (Delhi) 2019 \n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][no_button icon_pack=”font_awesome” fa_icon=”fa-facebook” icon_position=”right” target=”_self” font_weight=”” text=”Attend on Facebook” link=”https://www.facebook.com/events/409012119824464/” icon_color=”#ffffff”][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]About Wetskills\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Wetskills leaflet & track record \n[vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Follow Wetskills\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][no_icons icon_pack=”font_elegant” fa_icon=”fa-facebook” fa_size=”fa-lg” custom_size=”30″ type=”normal” rotated_shape=”no” icon_shadow=”no” inner_border=”no” back_to_top_icon=”” link=”https://www.facebook.com/Wetskills-496271977097972″ anchor_icon=”” target=”_blank” icon_color=”#0076b2″ hover_icon_color=”#43dbbd” margin=”0px 12px 0px 0px” fe_icon=”social_facebook”]     [no_icons icon_pack=”font_elegant” fa_icon=”fa-twitter” fa_size=”fa-lg” custom_size=”30″ type=”normal” rotated_shape=”no” icon_shadow=”no” inner_border=”no” back_to_top_icon=”” link=”http://twitter.com/wetskills” anchor_icon=”” target=”_blank” icon_color=”#0076b2″ hover_icon_color=”#43dbbd” margin=”0px 12px 0px 0px” fe_icon=”social_twitter”]     [no_icons icon_pack=”font_elegant” fa_icon=”fa-instagram” fa_size=”fa-lg” custom_size=”30″ type=”normal” rotated_shape=”no” icon_shadow=”no” inner_border=”no” back_to_top_icon=”” link=”https://www.instagram.com/wetskills/” anchor_icon=”” target=”_blank” icon_color=”#0076b2″ hover_icon_color=”#43dbbd” margin=”0px 12px 0px 0px” fe_icon=”social_instagram”]     [no_icons icon_pack=”font_elegant” fa_icon=”fa-twitter” fa_size=”fa-lg” custom_size=”30″ type=”normal” rotated_shape=”no” icon_shadow=”no” inner_border=”no” back_to_top_icon=”” link=”https://www.linkedin.com/groups/2949484″ anchor_icon=”” target=”_blank” icon_color=”#0076b2″ hover_icon_color=”#43dbbd” margin=”0px 12px 0px 0px” fe_icon=”social_linkedin”]     [no_icons icon_pack=”font_elegant” fa_icon=”fa-youtube-square” fe_icon=”social_youtube” fa_size=”fa-lg” custom_size=”30″ type=”normal” rotated_shape=”no” icon_shadow=”no” inner_border=”no” back_to_top_icon=”” link=”https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJmPNM9roCkR1uvgJMHqpvA” anchor_icon=”” target=”_blank” icon_color=”#0076b2″ hover_icon_color=”#43dbbd” margin=”0px 12px 0px 0px”] \n[vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”56625\,56623\,56627\,56626\,56628″ column_number=”5″ grayscale=”no” hover_icon=”none” images_space=”gallery_with_space”]Event Cases\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]This Wetskills Water Challenge about the Wetlab of the Barapullah Drain is organised by Wetskills Foundation\, Department of Biotechnology (DBT)\, Ministry of Science and Technology\, Govt of India through Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC)\, A Government of India Enterprise and is supported by case owners RVO (Netherlands Enterprise Agency) and The Embassy of The Kingdom of The Netherlands in Delhi. The cases are related to the WETLAB\, the research facility of IIT Delhi and TU Delft\, for research on waste water and water re-use. \nCase 1: Citizen Science\nCommunity involvement is a very important aspect for a successful clean up of a drain. Having just ‘end of pipe solutions’ isn’t enough if there is no awareness on water at a grass root level. Therefore communities have to become aware on what is happening at the drain\, and learn more about the different aspects of water and circular solutions\, that of course should fit in their daily needs. This is not just a matter of creating a physical attractive venue\, but also finding ways of getting public involved (citizen science). How can the WETLAB become a dynamic place with public involvement to stimulate cleaning the Barapullah Drain? \nFinal Poster – Winning team!\n \n\nTeam 1: Leave none behind – Citizens’ involvement of solid waste disposal\n\n[vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”56632″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””]Case 2: Technological- and non-technical  solutions needed at the Barapullah Drain\nThe WETLAB is focusing on wastewater technologies and reuse. This is just one part of the puzzle. What other innovative technologies are needed to rejuvenate the drain: Technologies for monitoring & sensoring\, removing solid waste\, waste water technologies for upstream pollution control\, technologies for climate adaptation like water storage and rain water harvesting? How can we design an integrated approach for rejuvenating the Barapullah Drain based on these aspects\, and make it climate proof? \nFinal Poster \n\nTeam 2: The Reed Treatment – Clean drains in India\n\n[vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”56631″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Case 3: Creation of an experience center\nA WETLAB as testing facility could be inspiring to people of all generations. The current temporary venue of the WETLAB however\, is not attractive to inspire citizens to come\, although it is located in a green area\, even marked as nature reserve downstream. How can the WETLAB become an att­­­­­ractive place for public and schools in the nearby area\, so that they get a better understanding of water and circular issues? What kind of experiments could the WETLAB offer to the public\, and how could the current venue be transformed into an attractive “experience center”? \nFinal Poster \n\nTeam 3: EnviroSpark Experience centre – Embedding the seeds of sustainable future\n\n[vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”56629″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””]Case 4: Entrepreneurship and knowledge exchange\nA WETLAB testing facility is a great vehicle to stimulate applied research\, leading to development of new products\, marketing these products and creating start-ups. Also existing businesses can use a WETLAB to test and pilot their technologies in practice. There are many examples worldwide\, showing how such a testing facility can work\, under which goals and circumstances. How can the WETLAB at the Barapullah Drain create such an atmosphere\, so that Indian\, Dutch and European companies will come over to the site and start piloting and testing? \nFinal Poster \n\nTeam 4: Incubation Centre for Knowledge Exchange and Entrepreneurship\n\n[vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”56630″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””]Event Partners\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”56398″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”56397″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”52334″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”52255″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”51924″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”52155″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”52154″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”51210″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””]
URL:https://wetskills.com/event/wetskills-india-delhi-2019/
LOCATION:New Delhi\, India
CATEGORIES:Past event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wetskills.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/WETLAB_.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Machtelijn Brummel":MAILTO:machtelijn.brummel@wetskills.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181015
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181027
DTSTAMP:20260420T145029
CREATED:20180906T053650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200428T121244Z
UID:10000105-1539561600-1540598399@wetskills.com
SUMMARY:Wetskills-Kyrgyzstan 2018
DESCRIPTION:About The Event\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Wetskills tackles Water & Irrigation challenges in Kyrgyzstan\nThe World Bank funded project ‘National Water Resources Management Project (NWRMP)‘ in Kyrgyzstan requested Wetskills Foundation to set-up a Wetskills Water Challenge in Bishkek. This Wetskills was dedicated to the NWRMP project’s Central theme: ‘How to organize and finance the Water and Irrigation Sector in Kyrgyzstan in a resilient way for a sustainable future’. Its was not only about water\, there was a focus on irrigation as well.  \nThis first Central Asian event was organized in the green\, post-Soviet and changing City of Bishkek\, the capital of Kyrgyzstan and its inspiring surroundings. Field trips were organised to some main water and irrigation areas\, meetings and discussions with people in the field and farmers and a visit to the beautiful Ala-Archa National Park with glaciers. \nWetskills Foundation worked together with four Kyrgyz universities in the field of Water and Irrigation: Kyrgyz National Agrarian University (KNAU\, also local host of this Wetskills event)\, Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University (KRSU)\, Kyrgyz State University of Construction\, Transport and Architecture (KSUCTA) and American University of Central Asia (AUCA). \nMore information \nFor more information about participating in this event\, Kyrgyz candidates can contact Mr. Bakyt Askaraliev (local host of the Kyrgyz National Agrarian University\, abtajbakyt@gmail.com). International candidates can contact Mr. Johan Oost (johan.oost@wetskills.com) \nInformation\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][no_button icon_pack=”font_awesome” fa_icon=”fa-facebook” icon_position=”right” target=”_self” font_weight=”” text=”Attend on Facebook” link=”https://www.facebook.com/events/455485911610876/” icon_color=”#ffffff”][vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Programme Wetskills-Kyrgystan 2018 \n[vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Wetskills in general\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Wetskills leaflet & track record \nBishkek and surroundings\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”54498\,54499\,54451\,54450\,54500″ column_number=”5″ grayscale=”no” hover_icon=”none” images_space=”gallery_with_space”]Event Cases\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Central theme: How to organize and finance the Water and Irrigation Sector in Kyrgyzstan in a resilient way for a sustainable future.\n[vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Case 1: Financing irrigation: subsidies\, cost recovery or Public-Private-Partnership (PPP)\nKyrgyz irrigation water is cheap; it is fixed by the Government at a very low level. Farmers pay a small Irrigation Service Fee (ISF) for the irrigation water they are using. At this moment it is estimated that the ISF counts for about 20% of the current budget to manage\, operate and maintain (MOM) the irrigation systems. The remaining part of the budget is provided by the Government. The total MOM budget is far from the required budget to do proper MOM and upgrading of the systems\, leading to further deterioration of the condition of the irrigation systems. This process is already going on since about 1980\, the last phase of the Soviet era. Most of the irrigation systems are currently in need of rehabilitation. \nFor the future choices have to be made concerning financing the irrigation sector. What is a reasonable amount of money a farmer can pay for his irrigation water? What are the required budgets for MOM? How much can the Government provide? Should the Government continue subsidizing the irrigation sector? Or should there be a focus on PPP for further MOM of the irrigation systems\, like water tourism? Are there other options? \nPoster \n[vc_gallery interval=”3″ images=”57452″][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Case 2: Future Organization of the irrigation and drainage sector\nThe Kyrgyz irrigation sector is divided in a so called off-farm part (the main canal system) which is managed by the Department of Water Resources and Land Improvement (DWRLI) and the so called on-farm part which is managed by Water Users Associations (WUAs). The context in which these systems are managed is changing quickly\, for instance technical possibilities are increasing\, the climate is changing\, etc. In the current situation technical improvements are taken up in a very limited way. Climate change is hardly used in plans for the future\, the number of staff working in the DWRLI is decreasing and staffs are aging. More than 55% of the current staff is over 50 years old\, a large number of pensioners keep on working.  In the coming years many professionals in the DWRLI will retire and take with them all the practical knowledge. In addition\, there is a limited amount of fresh graduates and young professionals who want to work in the irrigation sector. \nWhat are the future technical and social challenges and possibilities to built up or keep a capable management of the irrigation sector? What are the skills required to meet these challenges and tap these possibilities? How should the DWRLI be staffed in 10-20 years from now and what is needed to realize this staffing (training\, funds\, recruiting\, etc.)? How can the irrigation sector attract fresh graduates and energize young professional to stay in the irrigation sector? Can you suggest improvements for the WUAs? \nPoster \n[vc_gallery interval=”3″ images=”57453″][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Case 3: Water Resources\, Water Use and Climate Change\nKyrgyzstan has abundant water resources. An amount of water is used in Kyrgyzstan\, but also downstream countries like Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan depend on water flows from Kyrgyzstan. Due to climate change the hydrology of the rivers is going to change. Water demand is increasing. Many sectors depend on water: agriculture\, drinking water\, industrial use\, ecological use\, tourism\, etc. \nWhat are the main users of water\, and how can these users contribute to good water resource management? What is a good water resources management in Kyrgyzstan from the point of for instance water quality\, ecology\, minimum requirements of water etc.? \nWhat are the future challenges for development of the water sector\, like climate change\, water pollution\, over-abstraction\, decreased availability? What are the adaptation strategies that Kyrgyzstan could adopt to address these challenges? \nPoster \n[vc_gallery interval=”3″ images=”57455″][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Case 4: Organization of the water resources sector\nKyrgyzstan has abundant water resources. An amount of water is used in Kyrgyzstan\, but also downstream countries like Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan depend on water flows from Kyrgyzstan. Due to climate change the hydrology of the rivers is going to change. Water demand is increasing. Many sectors depend on water: agriculture\, drinking water\, industrial use\, ecological use\, tourism\, etc. But they hardly contribute financially to the water sector. Water resource management functions are divided over about 10 different agencies. River Basin Management organizations are hardly in existence\, in case they exist they have very limited capacity\, power and budgets. River basin planning is hardly practiced. \nWhich options are there to (re)structure the sector so that it is managed more efficiently and sustainable? How would you manage the water sector reform process\, with staff and budgets shifts? \nWhat are the skills required to meet the challenges of the water resources sector? How many people with which skills are needed to work in the sector? How should training and recruiting be organized? From which budgets of other financial sources should these activities should be funded? \nHow should the water resources sector in the future be financed\, and how much would it costs? Subsidies\, fees\, taxes? What is further needed to build up a functioning water resources sector? \nPoster \n[vc_gallery interval=”3″ images=”57456″][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Case 5: Rehabilitation of schemes or new schemes?\nMost of the irrigation schemes in Kyrgyzstan are in need of rehabilitation. Deferred maintenance in the past 30 years has led to this situation. In some schemes the required investment for rehabilitation and modernization is very high. Which level of investment is still justified for rehabilitation\, should certain schemes be taken out of production? \nAn option to be considered for the future is to invest in new schemes. In such new schemes the system can be built up according to the current requirements. The existing systems were constructed in the Soviet plan economy\, which is very different from the current requirement. In the Soviet period systems were built for large collective farms\, nowadays farming units are much smaller\, but current Water Users Associations are in many cases following the borders of former collective farms. How could investing in resilient irrigation schemes in Kyrgyzstan be organized to care for a sustainable future? Should be the focus on investing in rehabilitation of schemes\, constructing new irrigation schemes\, or find a middle way? \nPoster \n[vc_gallery interval=”3″ images=”57457″]Event Partners\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”54509″ img_size=”full” style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”54514″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”54511″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”52334″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”52243″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”54512″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”54513″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”54510″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”52155″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””]Previous Wetskills events\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”54374\,2327\,54370\,54187\,54116″ column_number=”5″ grayscale=”no” hover_icon=”none” images_space=”gallery_with_space”][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]
URL:https://wetskills.com/event/wetskills-kyrgyzstan-2018/
LOCATION:Kyrgyz National Agririan University\, 68 Mederova St\, Bishkek\, Kyrgyzstan
CATEGORIES:Upcoming event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wetskills.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Wetskills-Kyrgyzstan-pic_.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Machtelijn Brummel":MAILTO:machtelijn.brummel@wetskills.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170102
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170116
DTSTAMP:20260420T145029
CREATED:20160704T195934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170118T211608Z
UID:10000082-1483315200-1484524799@wetskills.com
SUMMARY:Wetskills India 2017
DESCRIPTION:About The Event\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Wetskills Foundation with partners Center for Environment Education\, DuurzaamDoor (RVO.nl) and Gujarat Pollution Board organized the second Wetskills edition in India. \nFor the daily blogs\, find the link. \n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][no_blockquote text=”‘Participants struggle to think out of the box: “without quantification it is simply not satisfying“.’ 🙂 ” title_tag=”h5″ show_border=”no” show_quote_icon=”yes” text_color=”#ffffff” background_color=”#43dbbd” width=”95″ line_height=”40″ quote_icon_color=”#0076b2″][vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][no_blockquote text=”‘ “O gosh\, this case owner is in a double box!“ about out of the box solutions.’ 🙂 ” title_tag=”h5″ show_border=”no” show_quote_icon=”yes” text_color=”#ffffff” background_color=”#43dbbd” width=”95″ line_height=”40″ quote_icon_color=”#0076b2″][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Practical Information\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Flyer programme Wetskills-India 2017 \n  \nHost: Center for Environment Education \n  \nPartners: Duurzaam Door (RVO.nl programme)\, NBSO Ahmedabad\, Gujarat Pollution Control Board\, World Waternet\, Odhav Enviro Projects Ltd\, Silver Oak University Ahmedabad\, Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation & Darling Pumps \n[vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Overview of study cases Wetskills-India 2017 \n  \nEvent: Vibrant Gujarat \n  \nVenue: Mahatma Mandir\, Ghandiagar \n  \nLocations: Ahmedabad\, Ghandinagar & Rani ki vav \n[vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Facts: \nParticipants: 20 \nCases: 5 \nCountries: 2 (India and The Netherlands) \n[vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”52626\,52627\,52628\,52629\,52630″ column_number=”5″ grayscale=”no” hover_icon=”none” images_space=”gallery_with_space”]Event Posters\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][no_elements_holder number_of_columns=”five_columns”][no_elements_holder_item aligment=”left” advanced_animations=”no”][vc_single_image image=”52622″ onclick=”img_link_large” img_link_target=”_blank” qode_css_animation=””][/no_elements_holder_item][no_elements_holder_item aligment=”left” advanced_animations=”no”][vc_single_image image=”52647″ onclick=”img_link_large” img_link_target=”_blank” qode_css_animation=””][/no_elements_holder_item][no_elements_holder_item aligment=”left” advanced_animations=”no”][vc_single_image image=”52648″ onclick=”img_link_large” img_link_target=”_blank” qode_css_animation=””][/no_elements_holder_item][no_elements_holder_item aligment=”left” advanced_animations=”no”][vc_single_image image=”52649″ onclick=”img_link_large” img_link_target=”_blank” qode_css_animation=””][/no_elements_holder_item][no_elements_holder_item aligment=”left” advanced_animations=”no”][vc_single_image image=”52623″ onclick=”img_link_large” img_link_target=”_blank” qode_css_animation=””][/no_elements_holder_item][/no_elements_holder]Event Cases\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Case 1: Institutional change as a key for sustainable water management \nCase owner: World Waternet \nGroundwater salinization causes socio-economic and environmental challenges in the coastal area of Gujarat. Water for drinking and agriculture is becoming under stress\, while the water use is growing. Since the acknowledgement of this challenge in 1976\, numerous of (opinions about) technical measures did not prevent the groundwater becoming more saline. An institutional change could enforce sustainable water management. It is time find (adapted) governmental bodies and create their respective (legal) responsibilities\, based on the current situation. Better water governance leads to better water management and avoid the increase of groundwater salination in Gujarat.  \nCase 2: Improving industrial waste water treatment for Odhav Industrial Estate in Ahmedabad \nCase owner: Odhav Enviro Projects Ltd (OEPL) \nThe Odhav Industrial Estate accommodates 219 small and medium scale industrial units just East of Ahmedabad. The units produce a variety of products\, including pharmaceuticals and drugs\, dyes\, pigments\, all sorts of chemicals and textiles. The businesses discharge their waste water – sometimes after pre-treating it – to a Collective Effluent Treatment Plant (CETP) and Treatment\, Storage and Disposal Facility (TSDF)\, where the waste water is treated before it discharges through a big pipeline into the River Sabarmati. The quality of the incoming waste water differs per industrial unit and over time. This makes it difficult for the CETP/TSDF operators to guarantee a consistent after-treatment effluent quality\, which at the moment sometimes exceeds the set standards for certain substances. It is up to the team to find out how Odhav Enviro Projects Ltd can improve the industrial waste water treatment process to meet water quality standards of the effluent. \nCase 3: Designing a rainwater harvesting system for Silver Oak College campus \nCase owner: Silver Oak College of Engineering & Technology (SOCET) \nSilver Oak College of Engineering and Technology (SOCET) is a new college in Ahmedabad established in 2009\, home to about 4000 students and sitting on a nice campus consisting of four major buildings with high class infrastructure. Conserving water for coming generation is high on our agenda. Clean freshwater\, however\, is scarce because of a high demand\, pollution and a relatively low supply in arid Ahmedabad. Rainwater harvesting is a promising solution to a variety of issues faced: providing sufficient domestic supply during the dry season\, replenishing groundwater storage\, clogging of storm drains during heavy showers\, reducing groundwater pollution and erosion\, reducing cost of current supply system and saving on pumping costs of groundwater SOCET wants to reap these benefits on their campus. It is up to the teams to find out how SOCET campus can best benefit from a rainwater harvesting system. \n[vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Case 4: Bottled biogas from the Sewage Treatment Plant of Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation  \nCase owner: Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) \nAhmedabad Municipal Corporation has set up a Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) of capacity 180 million liters per day. The sewage is treated up to secondary treatment by anaerobic digesters and fine bubble diffused aeration. More than 10000 m3 of biogas is generated from anaerobic digester which is refined and bottled for further uses so as to serve the purpose of pollution prevention and revenue generation from the STP. Bottling of biogas is facilitated by a bottling unit- established nearby to the STP. One problem we face\, however\, is that the biogas so produced from the STP has been observed to contain excessive oxygen in it. This oxygen deteriorates the compression rate of the biogas. This issue needs to be resolved. Moreover\, we ask your help in finding strategies to achieve the full potential of biogas bottling. It is up to the team to find out how AMC can resolve current issues\, as well as how AMC can best benefit from our STP and biogas bottling plant? \nCase 5: Floating pump for Ahmedabad urban water planning \nCase owner: Darling Pumps (in cooperation with ETEC & Robusto Industrial) \nAhmedabad is a fast growing city with many water challenges. Due to the limited rainfall\, supplying sufficient water to agriculture\, households and industries can be challenging. On the other hand\, when it rains\, flash floods can occur. In case of both water shortages and excess water\, the innovative floating pumps by Robusto Industrial can contribute to a robust urban water strategy for Ahmedabad. But how? And where? And by whom? The floating pumps are quickly installed\, no prior infrastructure is required\, they are impervious to adverse operating conditions such as strong currents or foreign materials and they are durable. It is up to the team to find out how the floating pumps by Robusto Industrial can be part of the urban water management plan for Ahmedabad?” \n[vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”52581\,52593\,52603\,52597\,52573″ column_number=”5″ grayscale=”no” hover_icon=”none” images_space=”gallery_with_space”]Event Partners\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”52157″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”52154″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”52334″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”51924″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”52373″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”52522″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”52521″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”52520″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”52634″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”51210″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”52183″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”52155″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””]
URL:https://wetskills.com/event/wetskills-india-2017/
LOCATION:Centre for Environment Education\, Sargam Marg\, Bodakdev\, Ahmedabad\, Gujarat\, 380054\, India
CATEGORIES:Past event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Machtelijn Brummel":MAILTO:machtelijn.brummel@wetskills.com
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SUMMARY:Wetskills India 2015
DESCRIPTION:About The Event\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]\n\n\n\nAhmedabad\, India – After 16 successful editions in five years\, the Wetskills Water Challenge was organized in India for the first time. This Wetskills program started on 28 November and ended on 11 December. 24 students and young professionals in the Dutch and Indian water industry competed to develop an innovative concept for five case studies from various partners in India. \nCase topics \nDuring the Wetskills program\, which takes place at the Centre for Environmental Education in Ahmedabad and partly PP Savani University in Surat\, students\, water experts and companies will compare views on global water innovations\, shared best practices\, and find new solutions on several topics\, including: \n\n  Public awareness and participation in Halved\n  Avoidance of mixing municipal sewer and Industrial wastewater in Surat\n  Resource recovery at the Sewer Treatment Plant in Ahmedabad\n  Industrial wastewater treatment at Vatva in Ahmedabad\nRestoring old water infrastructure in Ahmedabad\n\n\n\n\n\n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][no_blockquote text=”‘The moment after we finished our work was full of joy. Every one of us clapped with each other forming circle. It is going to be unforgettable time in chapter of my life.’” title_tag=”h3″ show_border=”no” show_quote_icon=”yes” text_color=”#ffffff” background_color=”#43dbbd” width=”95″ line_height=”90″ quote_icon_color=”#0076b2″][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Practical Information\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Programme \n  \nHost: Centre for Environment Education \n  \nPartners: RVO – Duurzaam Door\, Centre for Environment Education\, Wetskills Foundation\, Netherlands Business Support Office – Ahmedabad\, Pollution Control Board Gujarat \n[vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]– \n  \nEvent: Envirotech Asia 2015 (Ghandinagar) and workshop at CEE \n  \nLocations: Ahmedabad\, Ghandinagar\, Surat\, Halvad and Udaipur \n[vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Facts: \nParticipants: 24 \nCases: 5 \nCountries: 2 (India and The Netherlands) \n[vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”51887\,51889″ column_number=”5″ grayscale=”no” hover_icon=”none” images_space=”gallery_with_space”]Event Posters\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”51915\,51916\,51917\,51918\,51919″ img_size=”” column_number=”4″ grayscale=”no” hover_icon=”none” images_space=”gallery_with_space”]Event Media\n[vc_single_image image=”51255″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][no_portfolio_list type=”masonry_with_space” padding_between=”15″ hover_type_standard=”circle_hover” box_background_color=”#ffffff” box_border=”no” info_box_padding=”5% 5% 5% 3%” columns=”4″ portfolio_loading_type_masonry=”portfolio_one_by_one” filter=”no” show_icons=”yes” portfolio_link_pointer=”single” show_categories=”yes” category=”wetskills-south-africa-2016″ show_load_more_icon=”no”][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Event Blogs\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][no_blog_list type=”boxes” image_size=”landscape” show_thumbnail=”yes” number_of_columns=”3″ overlay_icon=”1″ order_by=”date” order=”DESC” title_tag=”h5″ display_excerpt=”1″ info_position=”top” post_info_text_transform=”none” post_info_font_weight=”700″ post_info_font_style=”normal” display_category=”0″ display_date=”1″ date_place=”over_title” display_author=”0″ display_comments=”0″ display_button=”1″ icon_pack=”font_elegant” fe_icon=”arrow_right” button_icon_position=”right” vertical_align_text=”middle” date_position=”in_icon” border_around_item=”no” separator=”yes” display_circle_button=”1″ enable_circle_button_shaddow=”1″ number_of_posts=”3″ overlay_color=”rgba(0\,221\,207\,0.59)” text_length=”133″ post_info_color=”#43dbbd” post_info_font_family=”Montserrat” post_info_letter_spacing=”-0.5″ date_size=”21″ button_text=”READ MORE” box_info_padding=”40px 5px 5px 5px” post_info_font_size=”20″ title_size=”28″ title_color=”#0076b2″ button_color=”#ffffff” button_hover_color=”#ffffff” button_background_color=”#43dbbd” button_hover_background_color=”#0076b2″ button_border_color=”#43dbbd” button_hover_border_color=”#0076b2″ category=”wetskills-event-south-africa-2016″]Event Partners\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space height=”64px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”51765″ img_size=”220×125″ qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”51923″ img_size=”220×125″ qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”51924″ img_size=”220×125″ qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”51807″ img_size=”220×125″ qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space height=”64px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”]
URL:https://wetskills.com/event/wetskills-india-2015/
LOCATION:Water Innovation and Research Centre of University of Bath\, University of Bath\, Claverton Down\, Bath\, BA2 7AY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Past event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Johan Oost":MAILTO:johan.oost@wetskills.com
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