Subactivity B2.1.1 Aquifer Learning Exchange
EA/PAL: UNESCO
OTHER PARTNERS:
DESCRIPTION
This activity aims to enhance the implementation of the aquifer subset of the GEF IW portfolio by increasing the overall capacity of managers, transferring capacity from within these portions and with outside partners, and strengthening communication and learning exchanges across networks of GEF IW managers managing similar ecosystem types. A blended learning approach will be used to promote ongoing sharing of experiences among each of these communities. Some demand-driven training elements may also be incorporated.
PROGRESS TO DATE
| Year | Goals/Outputs | Status/Notes |
| 1 | Freshwater exchanges launched | Electronic Forums launched |
| 2 | Freshwater exchanges both launched (or continuing) | - |
| 3 | Exchange presents findings at IWC4 | Presented |
| 4 | Learning products on IW-IMS | In progress |
RELEVANT DOCUMENTS
- Aquifer Community Report including results from the Groundwater Track Group Sessions held at the GEF IW Biennial Conference, Salvador, Brazil, June 20-25, 2005
- Book of Abstracts: Managing Shared Aquifer Resources in Africa
- Groundwater Management Session at IWC4 - Conclusions
- Workshop @ IWC4: Hydrogeological Information Management Through IGRAC for Transboundary Aquifer Resources Management - Report
- Summary report and final evaluation
LINKS
Subscribe to the Aquifer Structured Learning Community
IW:LEARN Groundwater Learning Exchange
IW:EARN Activity D2 - Athens/Petersberg Process - Next event on groundwater management in Southeastern Europe
See presentations on groundwater in Africa by Salif Diop (UNEP-DEWA) and Abdel Kader Dodo (Sahel and Sahara Observatory, GEF IW NW Sahara and lullemeden aquifer projects):
