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G-Wadi Meeting 20-23 June 2011, Tehran-Iran A report on the implemented activities of

G-Wadi Meeting 20-23 June 2011, Tehran-Iran A report on the implemented activities of The International Center on Qanats & Historic Hydraulic Structures Dr. Semsar Yazdi Director of ICQHS. We are focused on:. Research Training Technology transfer Scientific gathering Publication

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G-Wadi Meeting 20-23 June 2011, Tehran-Iran A report on the implemented activities of

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  1. G-Wadi Meeting 20-23 June 2011, Tehran-Iran A report on the implemented activities of The International Center on Qanats & Historic Hydraulic Structures Dr. Semsar Yazdi Director of ICQHS

  2. We are focused on: • Research • Training • Technology transfer • Scientific gathering • Publication • Cooperation

  3. Taking part in rehabilitation of Qanat of Shekh Mamudian in Iraq (November and December 2009)

  4. Training Course on “Restoration and Maitenance of Karez” for Iraqi experts7 - 21 December 2009

  5. Training course and field visits for a delegation from Nakhchivan3-11 April 2010

  6. Teaming up with IOM experts in construction of new Qanat in Nakhchivan 11 to 18 April 2010

  7. Qanat training course for the students of French High school, Yazd, 14 April 2010

  8. Qanat Engineering Workshop for the experts of Ministry of Energy & Ministry of Jahad Agriculture, Tehran- 12 May 2010:Interaction between traditional experties and modern technologies

  9. Joint expert group meeting on Qanat preservation, Tehran- 13 May 2010

  10. An expert from ICQHS was dispatched to the town of Suleymaniyeh to investigate the situation of qanats there29 April- 13 May 2010

  11. Collaboration on stargazing research project, Yazd, 16-20 May 2010

  12. Evaluating the results of teaming up with IOM experts, 28 May - 3 June, 2010

  13. ICQHS participated in water history conference at TU-Delft 16-19 June, 2010 • introduction to Qanat geographical diffusion and present situation • Modern techniques & methods in Qanat construction and restoration • Water and Socio- political power in History

  14. Participation in the 19th session of IHP Intergovernmental council, Paris, 5-9 July 2010

  15. Training course on Qanat Nomination as the World Heritage for consulting Engineers, Yazd20 July 2010

  16. Qanat technology training course for the experts of southern Khorasan province, Birjand,28 July-5 August 2010

  17. Meeting with Qanat users- Bam, 29 July 2010

  18. Contribution in holding the Qanat training course for young Kan Kans, Nakhgivan, 25-31 July 2010

  19. International Training Course on Qanats for Islamic countries, yazd- Iran27 September-2 October, 2010

  20. Draft Strategic Plan for the 7th phase of IHP (2008-2013) • Theme 1: adapting to the impacts of global changes on river basins & aquifer system Focal area 1 - 5 Focal area 1 - 4 Global change and climate variability in arid and semi-arid region objectives Managing groundwater systems’ response to global changes objectives

  21. Focal area 2 - 2 Focal area 2 - 1 • Theme 2: Strengthening Water Governance for Sustainability Capacity development for improved governance; enhanced legislation for wise stewardship of water resources Cultural, societal and scientific responses to the crises in water governance • Theme 3: Eco hydrology for Sustainability Focal area 3 - 4 Groundwater-dependent ecosystems identification, inventory and assessment

  22. Theme 4: Water and Life Support Systems Focal area 4 - 4 • Theme 5: Strengthening Water Governance for Sustainability Achieving sustainable rural water management Focal area 5 - 1 Focal area 5 - 2 Focal area 5 - 3 Focal area 5 - 4 Tertiary water education and professional development Vocational education and training of water technicians Water education in schools Water education for communities, stakeholders and mass-media professionals

  23. Work plan of 2011-2012: • implementation of some study projects• cooperation with other countries and UNESCO category II centers• holding some training courses• publishing some books• conducting some research projects

  24. Study projects: • preparing the qanat encyclopedia • methodology of how to determine the qanat bound (Harim) • application of new technologies in qanat construction and rehabilitation • preparation of the atlas of qanats • setting out the file of the prominent qanat for their nomination for the UNESCO world heritage list • enhancing the public awareness about qanats & HHs

  25. Holding training courses • A workshop on Historic hydraulic Structures specific to the Nationalexperts (March 2011) • International training course on qanat (May 2011)• International training course on historic hydraulic structures (June 2011) • A Short course on Qanats and historic hydraulic structures specific to the experts of Jahad Agriculture Ministry(July 2011) • Specific courses upon the recommendation of other countries or organizations

  26. International Conference on: Traditional Knowledge for WATER resources Management (TKWRM): Lessons learnt from sustainability, Adaptation to Climate Variability, Right Level of Decision Making, and Socio-Cultural Compatibility 21-23 February 2012, Yazd-IR. Iran Organizers: Ministry of Energy, UTCO, ICQHS, RCUWM

  27. Publishing some books • The book "Veins of Desert"in English • The book "Qanat of Zarch"a monographical study • The book "Qanat of Dowlat-Abad“ a monographical study • A Country Report (Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iraq, Azerbaijan, China, Algeria, Oman and Syria) • The book "Qanat from practitioner’s point of view“

  28. Conducting some research projects: • Generating electricity by qanat • Comprehensive study on the qanats of Emamiyeh and Ghasem-Abad in Mashhad to supply drinking water • Research on the issue of sewage seepage into the qanats in Yazd • Destructive impact of developmental projects on qanats

  29. Historic Hydraulic Structures: • Methodology on inventory of historic hydraulicstructures • Inventory of historic hydraulic structures of Iran, as a pilot project • Training course on historic hydraulic structures • Book on historic hydraulic structures (central plateau of Iran) • Technical, social, and historical aspects of hydraulic structures

  30. Thank you

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