Practical Implementation of IWRM Manual for Academia
January 21, 2011
Training Module Developing the Capacity of Academia for the Practical Implementation of Integrated Water Resources Management in Malaysia
This module is designed and intended to be both a resource document and a training tool. It aims to guide and equip trainers of Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) training programmes for academia in Malaysia with the basic framework and essential reference materials.
This module covers the following topics:
1. Introduction to IWRM – Malaysian Perspective
2. Malaysia’s Approach in Implementing IWRM
3. IWRM and Ecosystem Approach
4. IWRM and Climate Change
5. A Masters of Environmental Science (IWRM) Programme Using Blended Pedagogy at Open University Malaysia
6. Role of Academia and Effective Educational Practices in Promoting IWRM
7. IWRM Toolbox: Knowledge Management and Networking in IWRM
8. Rainwater Harvesting in Malaysia: Awareness and Potential
Topics 1 and 2 are about the general perspectives of IWRM and the Malaysian perspective and approach in implementing IWRM. Topics 2 and 3 deal with two contemporary themes that are linked to water resource management, namely the ecosystem approach and climate change. Topics 5, 6, 7 and 8 focus on the current practices and achievements of IWRM within the context of academia and the role of academia in achieving the objectives of the programme. Topic 5 specifically introduces the present Masters in Environmental Science (IWRM) Programme at Open University Malaysia (OUM), while the subsequent topic introduce the present IWRM programme within the Sustainable Campus programme at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM). This topic includes the present curriculum and sustainable development in higher education, effective educational practices in promoting IWRM and embedding sustainable development concept in an English proficiency course at the university level. The last two topics present IWRM case studies in Malaysia with specific focus on IWRM ToolBox (knowledge management and networking in IWRM) and Rainwater Harvesting (awareness and potential implementation in Malaysia).
The development of this IWRM Training Module forms an important output of a collaborative initiative led by MyCapNet in association with LESTARI-UKM, AguaJaring, MyWP, WWF-Malaysia, and MENGOs that was made possible with funding from CapNet. For the production of this module, individuals with specialisation in IWRM from these organisations provided their expertise and contributions on the technical aspects. This module draws extensively on the expertise, knowledge and experience of the individuals and organisations involved in this collaboration; hence, the content of the module goes beyond existing literature.
The materials in this module have been used and presented at the Training Course on Developing the Capacity of Academia for Practical Implementation of IWRM in Malaysia held on 15 and 16 July 2008 at Danau Golf Club, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. In addition, the topics and materials in this training manual were subjected to evaluation in terms of their relevance and importance in catering to the needs and expectations of the participants during the training course. This process contributed useful feedback as well as confirmation of the significance and value of this training module.
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