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
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
The Library
The Computer Laboratory
Meeting Halls
UCWR
Water Quality Laboratory
Remote Sensing & GIS Laboratory
Survey Equipment
Groundwater Exploration Equipment
Lecture Rooms