Voices of Young Water Professionals
International Association for Hydro-Environment Engineering and Research (IAHR) China Chapter
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Description
By making use of the IAHR Young Professional Networks (YPNs) and the online livestreaming conferencing platform of IAHR, we are devoted to providing an easy and diverse arena for the global young professionals of water and environmental engineering and research not only to present themselves, share knowledge and make friends but also to receive guidance from senior experts. (1) Organizing online/hybrid events Targeting the 50+ young professional networks of IAHR while also considering the young professionals of water and environmental engineering and research globally, we will organize webinars, lectures and workshops around topics that might interest the young generation and the early-career professionals, including the academic research, paper writing, career planning, etc. To begin, events might be organized first in China, then to the Asia Pacific region and then to the international arena. (2) Participating in existing international activities Our two partners (IWHR and IAHR) have been organizing various activities every year. We will make good use of these existing events, mobilize the young professionals and participate.
(1) Organize a series of online and offline activities: Taking IAHR's global 50-plus Young Professionals Network (YPN) as the main audience and taking into account young water conservancy scholars around the world, we invite senior researchers or university teachers from time to time to hold lectures and seminars on topics of interest to water conservancy youth (scientific research, thesis, career planning, etc.). (2) Organize participation in existing activities: Organize water resources youth to participate in existing activities (e.g. IAHR Young Experts Conference, Challenge Competition, etc.) and provide support services before the conference and follow-up after the conference.
China Institute of Water Resources and Hydropower Research (IWHR); International Association for Hydro-Environment Engineering and Research (IAHR)
SDGS & Targets
Goal 4
Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
4.1
By 2030, ensure that all girls and boys complete free, equitable and quality primary and secondary education leading to relevant and effective learning outcomes
4.1.1
Proportion of children and young people (a) in grades 2/3; (b) at the end of primary; and (c) at the end of lower secondary achieving at least a minimum proficiency level in (i) reading and (ii) mathematics, by sex
4.1.2
Completion rate (primary education, lower secondary education, upper secondary education)
4.2
By 2030, ensure that all girls and boys have access to quality early childhood development, care and pre-primary education so that they are ready for primary education
4.2.1
Proportion of children aged 24–59 months who are developmentally on track in health, learning and psychosocial well-being, by sex
4.2.2
Participation rate in organized learning (one year before the official primary entry age), by sex
4.3
By 2030, ensure equal access for all women and men to affordable and quality technical, vocational and tertiary education, including university
4.3.1
Participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal education and training in the previous 12 months, by sex
4.4
By 2030, substantially increase the number of youth and adults who have relevant skills, including technical and vocational skills, for employment, decent jobs and entrepreneurship
4.4.1
Proportion of youth and adults with information and communications technology (ICT) skills, by type of skill
4.5
4.5.1
Parity indices (female/male, rural/urban, bottom/top wealth quintile and others such as disability status, indigenous peoples and conflict-affected, as data become available) for all education indicators on this list that can be disaggregated
4.6
By 2030, ensure that all youth and a substantial proportion of adults, both men and women, achieve literacy and numeracy
4.6.1
Proportion of population in a given age group achieving at least a fixed level of proficiency in functional (a) literacy and (b) numeracy skills, by sex
4.7
By 2030, ensure that all learners acquire the knowledge and skills needed to promote sustainable development, including, among others, through education for sustainable development and sustainable lifestyles, human rights, gender equality, promotion of a culture of peace and non-violence, global citizenship and appreciation of cultural diversity and of culture’s contribution to sustainable development
4.7.1
Extent to which (i) global citizenship education and (ii) education for sustainable development are mainstreamed in (a) national education policies; (b) curricula; (c) teacher education and (d) student assessment
4.a
Build and upgrade education facilities that are child, disability and gender sensitive and provide safe, non-violent, inclusive and effective learning environments for all
4.a.1
Proportion of schools offering basic services, by type of service
4.b
4.b.1
Volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships by sector and type of study
4.c
By 2030, substantially increase the supply of qualified teachers, including through international cooperation for teacher training in developing countries, especially least developed countries and small island developing States
4.c.1
Proportion of teachers with the minimum required qualifications, by education level
Goal 6
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all
6.1
By 2030, achieve universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water for all
6.1.1
Proportion of population using safely managed drinking water services
6.2
By 2030, achieve access to adequate and equitable sanitation and hygiene for all and end open defecation, paying special attention to the needs of women and girls and those in vulnerable situations
6.2.1
Proportion of population using (a) safely managed sanitation services and (b) a hand-washing facility with soap and water
6.3
By 2030, improve water quality by reducing pollution, eliminating dumping and minimizing release of hazardous chemicals and materials, halving the proportion of untreated wastewater and substantially increasing recycling and safe reuse globally
6.3.1
Proportion of domestic and industrial wastewater flows safely treated
6.3.2
Proportion of bodies of water with good ambient water quality
6.4
6.4.1
Change in water-use efficiency over time
6.4.2
Level of water stress: freshwater withdrawal as a proportion of available freshwater resources
6.5
By 2030, implement integrated water resources management at all levels, including through transboundary cooperation as appropriate
6.5.1
Degree of integrated water resources management
6.5.2
Proportion of transboundary basin area with an operational arrangement for water cooperation
6.6
6.6.1
Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time
6.a
6.a.1
Amount of water- and sanitation-related official development assistance that is part of a government-coordinated spending plan
6.b
Support and strengthen the participation of local communities in improving water and sanitation management
6.b.1
Proportion of local administrative units with established and operational policies and procedures for participation of local communities in water and sanitation management
SDG 14 targets covered
Deliverables & Timeline
Voices of Young Water Professionals: The Path of Research (in China)
Voices of Young Water Professionals (in Asia Pacific region)
Voices of Young Water Professionals (globally)
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- Global
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Young professionals of water and environmental engineering and research
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Contact Information
Derek, Deputy Director General of IAHR China Chapter; IAHR Global Secretariat Beijing Office Manager