Category: sustainable development

  • 24th IHP Training Course Nov 24 – Dec 1

    24th IHP Training Course Nov 24 – Dec 1

    The 24th IHP (International Hydrological Project) Training Course, conducted by Nagoya University (Japan), will feature lectures on the theme “Forest Hydrology − Conservation of Forest, Soil, and Water Resources.” SOI Asia will support delivering the e-learning content, that will be available in several channels such as h.323 (Polycom, etc) and SOI live

    lecture. For more information about the IHP Presence Course visit the official website.

    I. HOW TO JOIN

    Please contact SOI Asia Secretariat by email (secretariat[at]soi.asia) with the subject “24nd UNESCO IHP COURSE,” informing the items below.

    1) Organization:
    2) Number of participants:
    3) Attendance type:
    (A) H323 (i.e. Polycom)*
    (B) SOI Asia Live Streaming

    * If you choose H323 (i.e. Polycom, etc), please inform your site IP address for connection.

    4) Person in charge:

    II. LECTURES SCHEDULE
    (time is displayed in JST – Japan Standard time)

    Nov 24, 2014 – Monday
    9:30am-12:00pm – Lecture 1: Basics of Forest Hydrology, by T. Kumagai

    Nov 25, 2014 – Tuesday
    2:00pm-4:30pm – Lecture 2: Discharge From Forested Watershed (1), by M. Tani

    Nov 26, 2014 – Wednesday
    09:30am-12:00pm – Lecture 8: Basics of Forest Dynamics, by H. Sato

    Nov 27, 2014 – Thursday
    9:30am-12:00pm – Lecture 3: Discharge From Forested Watershed (2), by K. Kosugi
    2:00am-4:30pm – Lecture 4: Effect of Vegetation Cover on Sediment Transportation and Erosion, by T. Gomi

    Nov 28, 2014 – Friday
    2:00pm-4:30pm – Lecture 6: Evapotranspiration From Forest, by Y. Kosugi

    Nov 29, 2014 – Saturday
    9:30am-12:00pm – Lecture 10: Global/local Hydrometeorology and Forest (2), by H. Fujinami

    Dec 1, 2014 – Monday
    9:30am-12:00pm – Lecture 7: Water Resources in Forested Watershed, by H. Komatsu
    2:00am-4:30pm – Lecture 9:Global/local Hydrometeorology and Forest (1), by T. Hiyama

  • World Water Day and Earth Day 2014

    World Water Day and Earth Day 2014

    UNESCO’S Water Day and Earth Day – March 24, 2014

    UNESCO Office Jakarta in collaboration with Indonesian National Commission for UNESCO, Indonesia Water Institute and University of Indonesia, Indonesia Institute of Science and Ministry Public works is organizing seminar on Celebration of World Water Day and Earth Day – Green Cities: Balancing People and Planet. A panel discussion will bring together Asian specialists to reflect on water issues, with participation from several universities in the Asia-Pacific region.

    About the event

    Date : 24 April 2014
    Time : 08:00 – 13:00 (GMT +7:00)
    Venue : Building D, 3rd Floor, Ministry of Education and Culture, Jakarta

    How to join

    Live Streaming – SOI Asia will support the broadcast live this event for remote audiences.
    The webstreaming will be available on the 24th of April and details will be confirmed soon.

    Video Conference – You can also join through video conference facility. Please contact Mrs. Piska Aprilia, at UNESCO Jakarta Office. More details available at http://www.connect-asia.org/ca-event/136-wwd-ed2014

    For more details about the Water Day and Earth Day 2014, program and schedule, please access the link below:
    http://www.connect-asia.org/ca-event/136-wwd-ed2014