Chinese Academy of Sciences & UNESCO

2023 International Workshop on the Frontiers in Ecohydrology

Handbook for participants （V2.0）

1. General Information
Title in Chinese: 2023 国际生态水文学前沿高级研修班
Title in English: 2023 International Workshop on the Frontiers in
Ecohydrology
Time of the workshop: Sep. 4 ~ Sep. 22, 2023
Organizers: Chinese Academy of Sciences, UNESCO
Guidance and support organizers:
 Bureau of International Cooperation, Chinese Academy of
Sciences
 Chongqing Bureau of Science and Technology
 Office of Foreign Affairs, Chongqing Municipality Government
Host organization: Chongqing Institute of Green and Intelligent
Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Co-organization:
 UNESCO Beijing office
 Alliance of International Science Organizations (ANSO)
 UNESCO European Regional Center of Ecohydrology
 UNESCO International Centre for Coastal Ecohydrology
 Nanjing Hydraulic Research Institute
 Tsinghua University
 Sichuan University
 Wuhan University

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  Hohai University
 China Three Gorges Corporation
2. Aim and Scope

To be an essential activity of the UNESCO-IHP Ecohydrology

Programme, participants will gain an understanding of UNESCO-IHP and
its Ecohydrology Programme, including its structure, strategy, and plan for
IHP-IX. Multiple lectures will cover recent advancements in global
ecohydrology.

Communication and cooperation will be encouraged through

discussions on UNESCO's Ecohydrology Demonstration Sites and other
related case studies. Field surveys will also be conducted to provide insight
into the practical applications of ecohydrology and promote international
cooperation.
3. Schedule and activities

Activities in the workshop include lectures, seminars, and field

surveys. In addition, an international symposium will be held on September
11, 2023, as the workshop’s opening ceremony.
The schedule of activities is shown in Table 1.
Table 1 Schedule of the international workshop
2023 9:00~12:00 A.M. 2:00~5:00 P.M.
Sep 3 All-day check-in
Sep 4 Introduction of the workshop Lecture S1
Sep 5 Lecture S2 Lecture S3
Sep 6 Lecture S4 Lecture S5
Sep 7 Seminar of participants I
Sep 8 Lecture S6 Lecture S7
Sep 9, Saturday Free days
Sep 10, Sunday Free days
Sep 11 International Symposium and Opening Ceremony
Sep 12 Field survey in the ecological restoration and sponge city in Chongqing

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 Sep 13 Lecture S8 Lecture S9
Sep 14 Lecture S10 Lecture S11
Sep 15 Seminar of Participants II
Sep 16, Saturday Free days
Sep 17, Sunday Free days
Sep 18 Field survey and on-site discussion in the demonstration site
Sep 19 Field survey and on-site discussion in the demonstration site
Sep 20 Field survey and on-site discussion in the demonstration site
Sep 21 Field survey and on-site discussion in the demonstration site
Sep 22 Closing ceremony Return of participants
Sep 23, Saturday Return of participants

4. The international symposium and opening ceremony

4.1 Date
September 11, 2023
4.2 Theme
Global Ecohydrology: enhancing natural-based Solutions for
sustainable watershed management
4.3 Scheduling of the Symposium
Table 2 Agenda of the opening ceremony
Time: Sep. 11, Monday, 2023. Location: Chongqing Liangjiang Yunding Hotel.
9:00～9:15 Opening Speech
Rahmah Elfithri UNESCO-IHP Ecohydrology
9:15～9:45
Keynote speech, 30 min
Prof. Jun Xia Academician of CAS, Wuhan University
9:45～10:15
Keynote speech, 30 min
Group Photo, Coffee break (15 min)
Session Chair. Prof. Luis Chicharo; (Presentation 20 min each)
10:30~10:50
10:50～11:10
Academic reports from NHRI, CIGIT-CAS, Sichuan University, Wuhan
11:10~11:30
University, Hohai University, and invited international experts.
11:30～11:50
11:50~12:10
12:10~14:00 Lunch break
Session Chair. Dr. Rahmah Elfithri; (Presentation 20 min each)
14:00~14:20 Academic reports from CIGIT-CAS, IGSNRR-CAS, NIEER-CAS, and other
14:20~14:40 invited international experts.

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 14:40~15:00
15:00~15:20
15:20~15:40
15:40~16:00
Coffee break (20 min)
UNESCO Chair; UNESCO-IHP SAC
Prof. Giuseppe Ardunio
16:20~16:50 member; University of Algarve, Portugal
Keynote speech, 30 min
UNESCO Chair; UNESCO-IHP SAC
member; European Regional Center for
Prof. Maciej Zalewski
16:50~17:20 Ecohydrology of the Polish Academy of
Sciences; University of Lodz, Poland
Keynote speech, 30 min
17:20~17:30 Closing Remarks
Gala Dinner

5. Participants of the International Workshop

Table 1 List of Participants in the Workshop1
No. Name Nationality Organizations and Work position
Department of Forests and Park Services, Ministry
1. Rinzin Dorji Bhutan of Energy and Natural Resources, Chief Forestry
Officer/Park Manager
Antonio Fernández Patagua Ltd
2. Chile
Richards Specialist in hydraulics & Project Engineer
Jose Alberto Gaona
3. Colombia IDOM Consulting, Researcher
Currea
Universidad Politécnica Salesiana and Polytechnic,
Marco Eugenio
4. Ecuador University of the Littoral,
Albarracin Rodas
Invited Lecturer
Wondwosan Abeje Ministry of Water and Energy, Project coordinator,
5. Ethiopia
Fenta Ecohydrology projects
University of Muhammadiyah Malang (UMM),
6. Galit Gatut Prakosa Indonesia
Lecturer at Forestry Department
Rian Mantasa Salve
7. Indonesia Ministry of Public Works and Housing, Lecturer
Prastica
Mohammad
University of Tehran-UNESCO Chair on Water
8. Hossein Iran
Reuse, Professor and Chairholder
Sarrafzadeh

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Ranked by the names of nationalities
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 Romulus Abila
9. Kenya Maasai Mara University, Professor
Owino
Keoduangchai Faculty of Water Resources, National University of
10. Lao PDR
Keokhamphui Laos, Vice Dean, Senior Lecturer
Lebanese University & Lebanese Center for Water
11. Nahed Msayleb Lebanon and The Environment (LCWE), Researcher &
Lecturer/Project Manager
Department Irrigation and
Drainage Malaysia, Deputy Director, Urban
12. Azmi Bin Amat Malaysia
Stormwater
Division
13. Sijal Pokharel Nepal UNESCO Nepal, Natural Science Officer
Central Department of Geology, Tribhuvan
14. Moti Lal Rijal Nepal
University, Associate Professor
Regional Centre for Integrated River Basin
15. Hadiza Nuhu Ajoge Nigeria
Management UNESCO C2C, Kaduna Nigeria
Ministry of Water Supply and Infrastructure
Antony
16. Sri Lanka development-National Water Supply and Drainage
Sakayanathan
Board, Chief Engineer
Osward Ipyana Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism (Forest
17. Tanzania
Mwakifumbwa and Beekeeping Division) Forest Officer
UNESCO Chair on Ecohydrology and
Transboundary Water Management, Sokoine
Makarius Christian
18. Tanzania University of Agriculture-Tanzania, Senior
Lalika
Lecturer;
UNESCO Chair
National Institute of Marine Sciences and
19. Oula Amrouni Tunisia
Technologies, Associate Professor/Researcher
Institute of Meteorology, Hydrology, and Climate
20. Doan Thi Thu Ha Vietnam
Change, Researcher

6. Important Notes
6.1 Seminars of Participants
The workshop will organize two participants’ seminars on September
7 and 15, 2023 (Table 1). These seminars will be organized by the
participants themselves as opportunities for communication and exchange
on ecohydrological research in their respective countries.
Each participant is required to prepare a 30-minute presentation with
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PPT slides concerning ecohydrological research in the participants'
countries.
The content of the PPT presentation can include but is not limited to
the following elements: 1) advances of ecohydrology in the participants’
country; 2) case studies or demonstration sites in ecohydrology; 3) how to
foster the development of ecohydrology, theoretical thoughts or research
experiences; 4) current limitation in ecohydrology and suggestions for the
UNESCO-IHP Ecohydrology program.
The PPT presentation in Seminars of Participants is required and
necessary for applying for the certification of participation issued by
UNESCO-IHP Ecohydrology and the host organizer.
6.2 Introduction of Participants
For effective communication, we request all participants to provide a
PPT slide (16:9) introducing themselves. The slide should feature a
personal photograph, contact information, and a brief paragraph
highlighting their educational background, expertise, and research interests.
A reference template will be provided for guidance.
6.3 Weather in Chongqing
The air temperature during the three-week workshop in Chongqing
will be approximately 17℃~30℃. It will be warm but sometimes hot,
mostly sunny and cloudy. Please prepare your clothing and personal
necessities according to the weather conditions.
6.4 Accommodation provision
All participants will reside in the Expert Apartment of the Chongqing
Institute of Green and Intelligent Technology, Chinese Academy of
Sciences, in ONE person per room.
During field trips to the Three Gorges Reservoir, there will be TWO

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persons per room, which the cruise line will arrange. Participants can also
organize themselves as roommates during the cruise.
6.5 Food provision
Three meals per day are provided in the canteen of the Chongqing
Institute of Green and Intelligent Technology, Chinese Academy of
Sciences. In addition, drinking water, coffee, and tea will be provided
during the lectures.
6.6 Arrangement and daily allowance during the free days.
The upcoming weekends of September 9-10 and September 16-17
have been designated free days. There will be no lectures scheduled for
Saturdays and Sundays. Participants may arrange their activities, including
excursions to the city. The volunteers from the host organizer can assist as
necessary, including transportation guidance or introduction to the city.
During the free time on Saturday and Sunday, the host organizer will
provide a daily allowance for basic transportation and meals for the
participants.
For security reasons, we kindly ask that participants accurately
describe the Saturday and Sunday itinerary by Friday and return to CAS
Chongqing Institute of Green and Intelligent Technology by Sunday
evening.
Emergency contact person and telephone numbers will be provided
after arrival.
6.7 Suggestions for preparation of personal belongings
Attendees must bring their personal items, such as cash, credit cards,
and toiletries. There is a grocery store on the CIGIT-CAS campus, which
is about 150 meters from the apartment. During the weekends, participants
can visit shopping centers or supermarkets in Chongqing City. In China,

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WeChat or ALIPAY are commonly used for electronic payments, but most
grocery stores, shopping centers, and supermarkets also accept cash.
6.8 Communications during the Workshop
We strongly recommend that all participants download and install the
WeChat app and apply for a WeChat account, commonly used in China.
We will provide a QR code for WeChat and create a WeChat group
for instant communication after the arrival of the participants.
Additionally, we welcome participants to share their daily life and
field surveys on Moments or Live in WeChat during the workshop. Here is
the link to the WeChat app: https://www.wechat.com/en/.

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