UNESCO Chair in Water Resources

capacity building and research in water resources and environmental engineering.

Established in 1994 following the agreement signed by the UNESCO Director General and the Vice Chancellor of the Omdurman Islamic University on behalf of the Sudan Government.

Mission

To build, enhance and strengthen capacity for sustainable water resources development and management.

Vision

We are committed to promote the role of water in life.

General Info

We serves the local, regional “Nile Basin, Eastern and Central Africa, and Shared Aquifers” as well as international water community.

UNESCO-CWR

Our Role

To build capacity of water professionals in Sudan and the region (Africa and Arab regions), raise awareness in water related fields and conduct research and consultancy work.

Objectives

The main objectives of UNESCO-CWR are summarized as follows

Capacity building in Integrated Water Resources Planning and Management and related fields.

Promote integrated research systems based on multi- disciplinary approach.

Documentation, dissemination and awareness raising.

Facilitate coordination, collaboration and cooperation among universities, research Institutions and centers at national, regional and international levels; Provide consultancy services in its areas of expertise.

Networking through research institution and centers at national, regional and international levels.

Areas of Specialization

UNESCO-CWR offers training, research and consultancy services on the following areas.

Water Resources

Environmental Engineering

Remote Sensing and GIS

The Library

The Library

The Computer Laboratory

The Computer Laboratory

Meeting Halls

Meeting Halls

UCWR

UCWR

Water Quality Laboratory

Water Quality Laboratory

Remote Sensing & GIS Laboratory

Remote Sensing & GIS Laboratory

Survey Equipment

Survey Equipment

Groundwater Exploration Equipment

Groundwater Exploration Equipment

Lecture Rooms

Lecture Rooms

Available Facilities

In performing its educational, research and consultancy activities, UNESCO-CWR has availed and equipped itself with a wide range of supporting facilities. these comprise.

Activities

UNESCO-CWR