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The emergence of 'nanobiotechnology' and the incorporation of living microorganisms in biomicroelectronic devices are revolutionizing interdisciplinary opportunities for microbiologists and biotechnologists to participate in understanding microbial processes in and from the environment. Moreove...
On 16 October 2008, the Water Footprint Network was founded. The water footprint of a nation is the volume of water needed for the production of the goods and services consumed by its inhabitants. The idea of the water footprint is quite similar to the ecological footprint, but focusing on the...
In the second week of November 2008, 180 mid career professionals from 61 countries arrived in Delft to pursue a Masters Programme at UNESCO-IHE. They will take part in one of four Masters Programmes that address key aspects of water for people, water for food, water for nature and water securi...
On the occasion of the Inaugural Addresses of Nigel Wright, Professor of Hydraulic Engineering and River Basin Development, and Jay O’Keeffe, Professor of Freshwater Ecosystems, the Institute organised a symposium entitled “Integrating knowledge for sustaining rivers” on Friday 10 October. At t...
Professor Erik Pasche, from the University of Hamburg, focused its first lecture at UNESCO-IHE on software development for flood risk management. Professor Pasche will be lecturing as visiting Professor for the institute in the coming years. This collaboration with the University of Hamburg wil...
On Friday the 26th of September, Hildie Nacorda successfully defended her Doctorate thesis entitled: Burrowing Shrimps and Seagrass Dynamics in Shallow –Water Meadows off Bolinao (NW Philippines). Professor van Vierssen was her promoter, and Dr. Vermaat her co-promotor. The promotion was co-hos...
Innovative water management schemes, dry sanitation systems, improved water treatment processes, pollution prevention measures and better risk assessment methods are means to provide safe sanitation at a reasonable cost. This summer school focuses on sustainable sanitation of domestic wastewate...
UNESCO-IHE has launched a project to develop and implement strategies to improve sanitation in unsewered slums in African mega-cities. Through an integrated approach, the project will analyse the possibilities to improve sanitation in an environmentally sustainable way, and which options seem m...
UNESCO-IHE has renewed the operational and cooperation agreements with UNESCO and the Dutch Government. They guarantee a continuation of the integration in the UN-system and provide a solid financial basis for the Institute for the coming 5 years.
The registration for the UNESCO-IHE online courses is now open. You can register for one of the Institutes online courses and enjoy keeping up-to-date with the latest developments or discussing the coming challenges in your field with fellow professionals.