Projects

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		Video Productions (Ongoing) As part of its various projects, and in collaboration with its various partners, TheWaterChannel produces a variety of videos from time to time. (View list)
		Video Lectures (2011-2012) ‘Insights from Ethiopia,’ a DVD-based package of video lectureson Integrated River Basin Management topics was produced and distributed through universities and research organizations (mostly in Ethiopia but also internationally). The idea was to capture the work and experiences of academicians/ practitioners working at the ground level. Apart from being used as a learning package in educational institutions, the lectures have also informed the work of practitioners working on natural resources management in Ethiopia. Similar lecture packages on other themes (such as Spate Irrigation) are currently under preparation. The package has been developed and distributed in partnership with NUFFIC-supported University Water Sector Partnership, the EU FP-7 WAHARAproject and the Dutch WASH Alliance.
		The Next Wave programme (2011) Within the IFAD funded programme called "The Next Wave", three broad objectives are defined: (i) strengthening innovation, policy renewal and fast learning in water management, (ii) encouraging active exchange around 3 themes (Access to Water/ Groundwater Buffers for CC Adaptation/ Sustainable Land Management), (iii) drawing in a larger group of professionals and stakeholders in water management through specific outreach programmes. Activities under this program involve the webinar series, the Water Management in Motion package, special Video Features, pooled interviews on various issues within the 3 themes.

		Webinars (2011) With support from IFAD, TheWaterChannel will shortly start a series of Webinars on a variety of topics under three themes: 'Access to Water', 'Groundwater Buffers for Climate Change Adaptation' and 'Sustainable Land Management'. Resource persons will include some well-known experts on these topics.The Webinars will be collaborative, i.e. the participants will be able to communicate with the resource persons in real-time. Apart from lectures, there will be polls and question-answer sessions. The first webinar will take place in May 2011 (more info)

		Extending database and strengthening networks (2011) UNESCO-IHP had planned the development of an audiovisual online platform on water and sanitation. Rather than producing an additional largely overlapping resource, UNESCO-IHP joined forces with TheWaterChannel. We extended and improved our database, established new partnerships with film producers and through a promotional campagin among the school network of UNESCO-IHP we connect to a global network of 8500 schools. With this project we became part of the Decade for Education of Sustainable Development (DESD).

		Thematic DVD package: Water Management in motion (2011) Since the launch of TheWaterChannel in March 2009 we received frequent requests from visitors, especially in the educational sector in developing countries, for hardcopies of videos on TheWaterChannel. We noticed that in low or no connectivity situations access is difficult, but also demand is high. In this context, Cap-Net and TheWaterChannel carried out a survey among Cap-Net's members. The outcome of the survey resulted in the development of a DVD box which can be used for educational and training purposes, conference screening, capacity building activities, and as advocacy tool. This project is supported by Cap-Net, GWP, IFAD, NUFFIC, RAIN, UNESCO-IHE and WGF. Click here for more information.

		Water and Soil Lab Videos (2011) It is a challenge for educational institutes worldwide to offer students the possibility of practical learning. With educational reforms ongoing in many countries the emphasis is shifting away from "chalk and talk" type of teaching. By introducing basic soil and water laboratory tests on video prior to performing the lab test and field exercises, costly lab time is saved. We developed a DVD including 16 basic soil and lab tests filmed in Ethiopia. This project was supported by Cap-Net and the Nuffic program "Strengthening Ethiopian Universities in Integrated River Basin Management".

		Water Harvesting Productions (2010) Three videos on water harvesting were produced by ASAL consultants in cooperation with TheWaterChannel and RAIN. The videos show unique material on water harvesting and introduce the bigger picture and the techniques underneath different fields of water harvesting. The videos include older footage and recent material. All videos were translated to French. Direct link to the videos: Introduction to water harvesting from roads / Collecte d'eau dans des lits de rivière secs, Water from Roads / L'eau des routes, Water from Rocks / L'eau des roche.

		Water, Climate and... Action film contest (2010) The "Water, Climate and… Action!” short film contest took place at the end of 2010. During the 16th Conference of the Parties of the United Nations Convention on Climate Change (COP-16) in Cancun, Mexico the winning movies were broadcasted. The contest was being held by the United Nations World Water Assessment Programme (WWAP) and TheWaterChannel, with the support of the Mexican National Water Commission (CONAGUA), the Mexican Consejo Consultivo del Agua, A.C. TheWaterChannel organises ongoing video contests.

		Video package "Water Management and Water Use in Ethiopia" (2009) As an offline service of TheWaterChannel we compiled a DVD for lecturers and students, hoping to give insight into management practices and water technologies in Ethiopia. The DVD contains a selection of videos from TheWaterChannel. This projects is funded by Cap-Net and NUFFIC.