Introduction

A one-week fieldwork forms the basis of studying wetland ecosystem functions, services and wetland assessment techniques. And for developing a participatory management plan for this Dutch case study.

Duration

5 Days

Who Should Attend

civil, chemical, agricultural and environmental engineers

COURSE LEVEL: Foundation

Objectives of the course

1. Understand the framework of ecosystem functions and services, and means of assessing it
2. Develop adaptive management for wetlands in response to change
3. Analyse the socioecological system by applying DPSIR and Agency Network Analysis
4. Assess the state of the wetland ecosystem on the basis of HydroGeoMorphological units and applying WETHealth
5. Develop and carry out stakeholder interviews and surveys
6. Conduct and communicate a research project.

Course Outline

1. Framework of ecosystem functions and services, and means of assessing it
2. Management for wetlands in response to change
3. Analyse the socioecological system by applying DPSIR and Agency Network Analysis
4. Assess the state of the wetland ecosystem on the basis of HydroGeoMorphological units and applying WETHealth
5. Stakeholder interviews and surveys
6. Conduct and communicate a research project.

Course Administration Details:

ACCREDITATION

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with an Indepth Research Institute (IRES) certificate certified by the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA).

TRAINING VENUE

The training will be held at IRES Training Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments and lunch.

All participants will additionally cater for their, travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.

ACCOMMODATION AND AIRPORT PICKUP

Accommodation and airport pickup are arranged upon request. For reservations contact the Training Officer.

Email:[email protected].  

Mob: +254 715 077 817/+250789621067

TAILOR- MADE

This training can also be customized to suit the needs of your institution upon request. You can have it delivered in our IRES Training Centre or at a convenient location.

For further inquiries, please contact us on Tel: +254 715 077 817/+250789621067.

Mob: +254 792516000, +254 792516010 ,or mail [email protected]/[email protected]

PAYMENT

Payment should be transferred to IRES account through bank on or before start of the course

Send proof of payment to [email protected]/[email protected]

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