Training and capacity development activities are an integral part of UNU-INWEH’s work.
Water Without Borders (WWB) collaborative graduate diploma programme
A two-semester collaborative graduate diploma programme of UNU-INWEH and McMaster University.
- Experiential and transdisciplinary learning.
- Professional and academic development.
- Water issues across geopolitical or disciplinary boundaries.
Online Water Learning Centre (WLC) with several water-related specialized courses
WLC provides university students and practicing water professionals an opportunity to strengthen their capacity in several focused and multidisciplinary learning areas.
- Courses are offered on a diverse range of water-focused topics on edX learning platform, free of cost with easy enrolment and appropriate course selection options.
- Courses are available in several formats, including short courses for self-paced learning, course content for blended learning programs, and customized curriculum development.
- Some courses support capacity development activities to learn more about the operational aspects of specific tools.
- Courses are peer-reviewed by a range of experts and are closely aligned with the UNU-INWEH strategic plan.
Regional hubs of capacity development
Arabian Gulf University, Bahrain hosts UNU-INWEH’s hub for capacity development in the Arab Region.
- Curriculum is customized to the water conditions and issues of the Arab region.
- Offers a Professional Diploma in Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM).
- Trains students, trainers, water professionals, and decision makers in water resources management within an IWRM framework.
- Identifies regional and country needs in water resources management
- Establishes regional electronic network of young water professionals.
Vibrant in-house internship programme
UNU-INWEH provides interns a chance to work in an international environment and experience first-hand the operations of the United Nations.
- Interns interact with UNU-INWEH’s professional staff members of diverse expertise
- They contribute towards UNU-INWEH’s research and training projects conducted in different parts of the world.
- Internships could be virtual or in-person.
- Interns are required to make a 3-month (minimum) to 6-month (maximum) full-time commitment. Part-time internships are also considered under specific conditions.
- Interns are recruited through a competitive application process through specific internship vacancy announcements.