Gender equality, disability, and social inclusion in water modelling

Organisers: ICIMOD, CSIRO

About the training

In collaboration with the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO), Australia, ICIMOD is organising a training on Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) in water modelling.

Water models serve a crucial role in water development and management decision-making. These models, however, are developed based on certain assumptions and simplifications of the real world. It is paramount for the developers of these models to carefully consider GEDSI during model development and application. This enables us to make informed decisions that are inclusive of all members of society.

The training will explore contemporary concepts and techniques for integrating GEDSI into water models. The goal is to go beyond gender balance in water modelling and consider GEDSI throughout the modelling process, thus broadening the toolkit of water modellers.

The training primarily targets hydrologists, water resources engineers, water managers, and policymakers who use models extensively. Other stakeholders, such as those working in GEDSI, social science, community representation, agriculture, and disaster risk management, may also find the training helpful.

Learning objectives

• Gain insight on the advantages of integrating GEDSI into your modelling approach to solve complex management challenges
• Understand the potential perpetuation of disparities and biases of GEDSI-blind modelling on communities
• Learn to consider GEDSI in modelling workflow, such as collecting GEDSI-disaggregated data, analysis, interpretation, model setup, scenario modelling, and reporting potential impact on GEDSI

Resource persons/facilitators

• Shahriar Wahid, Principal Research Consultant, Water Security, CSIRO, Australia
• Auro Almeida, Principal Research Scientist, Water Security, CSIRO, Australia
• Susan Cuddy, Senior Experimental Scientist, Water Security, CSIRO, Australia
• Dave Penton, Group Leader, Environment, CSIRO, Australia
• Helen Johnson, Professor and GEDSI Specialist, Australia
• Arun Shrestha, Strategic Group Lead, Reducing Climate and Environmental Risks, ICIMOD
• Shiba Satyal Banskota, Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Lead, ICIMOD
• Aditya Bastola, GEDSI Specialist, Nepal

Agenda

All timings are in Nepal Standard Time.