Regional Training Workshop on Snow and Glacier Melt Runoff Modelling in the Himalayas

Regional Training Workshop on Snow and Glacier Melt Runoff Modelling in the Himalayas
24-28 August 2009 Awareness among scientists and political leaders about the severe lack of data and comprehensive knowledge on reduction in snow and ice mass and its implications for water resources in the Hindu Kush-Himalayan (HKH) region has increased significantly in recent years. This has been particularly evident since the release of the 4th IPCC report, which has also brought a call from policy and decision makers to gradually improve the monitoring schemes of snow, ice and water resources in the HKH region. In order to address this, ICIMOD has been working on several initiatives targeting better understanding of snow and ice resources in the region, and ongoing and anticipated impacts on those resources. More importantly, ICIMOD is trying to improve understanding of the impacts of climate change in the water availability in the river basins of the region. Hydrological modelling incorporating snow and glacier melt modules has been identified as a key to improving understanding on this subject. It is also generally considered that there is a lack of capacity for this in the region. To address this problem, ICIMOD is organising a regional training workshop on Snow and Glacier Runoff Modelling in the Himalayas from 24 to 28 August. The primary objective is to build the capacity of relevant key institutions in the HKH region to conduct snow and glacier runoff modelling. The training workshop is being organised with financial support from the Division of Early Warning and Assessment, United Nations Environment Programme (DEWA/UNEP). About 20 participants from the RMCs are expected to participate and technical support will be provided by ETH Zurich and Tribhuvan University.

Date:	24 Aug 2009 to 28 Aug 2009
Venue:	ICIMOD, Kathmandu
Contact Persons:	Dr. Arun B. Shrestha
Type:	Workshops
Programmes:	IWHM