OIC-COMSTECH & SUEN and GD of Water Management (Türkiye) Training Program Water Governance and IWRM: Principles, Practices and Tools.
(Hybrid Program)
Date: 9 & 10th June 2026 (12:00 PM – 04:00 PM, Pakistan Time)
Venue: OIC – COMSTECH Secretariat, 33-Constitution Avenue, G-5/2, Islamabad, Pakistan and Online
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The OIC Standing Committee on Scientific and Technological Cooperation (OIC – COMSTECH), in collaboration with the Turkish Water Institute (SUEN) and the General Directorate of Water Management (Türkiye)
About the Organizers
COMSTECH serves as a key OIC platform for promoting cooperation in science, technology, and innovation, with a strong focus on capacity building and sustainable development across Member States.
SUEN is a policy-oriented water institute established to contribute to sustainable water policies and strategies at the national and global levels by bridging science and policy
The GD of Water Management – under the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry of Türkiye – develops policies for the protection and sustainable use of water resources, prepares legislation, ensures integrated basin management through basin-scale planning, and coordinates national water management issues.
Program Overview
This program is designed to strengthen institutional and human resource capacities in water resource management by providing practical insights, policy frameworks, and modern tools for effective water governance. It will bring together experts and practitioners to address pressing water challenges through integrated, climate-resilient, and data-driven approaches.
The training will cover key dimensions of water governance and IWRM through structured sessions, including:
- Principles of Good Water Governance
- Foundations of Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) and river basin-scale planning
- Practical Applications of IWRM, including:
- River basin management and sectoral water allocation
- Climate change adaptation and hydrometeorological disaster management (floods and droughts)
- Water efficiency practices and digital solutions for data-driven decision-making
- Performance Benchmarking of Water Utilities
- Transboundary Water Governance and Water Diplomacy
The program will include interactive sessions with Q&A opportunities, enabling participants to engage with experts and share regional experiences.
Learning Objectives
This program aims to:
- Promote effective water governance through IWRM principles and practices
- Enhance understanding of climate resilience and sustainable water management
- Strengthen technical and policy-level capacities in water resource planning
- Foster regional collaboration and knowledge exchange among OIC Member States
Who Should Attend?
- Water governance experts and practitioners
- Climate and environmental specialists
- Water resource managers and engineers
- Policy makers and development sector professionals
Program Details
- Dates: 9–10 June 2026
- Format: Hybrid (Online participation available)
- Time: 12:00 PM – 04:00 PM (PST)
- Application Link: Click Here
Speakers: TBA
Contact Information
SUEN
Libadiye Cad. No:52/1 Küçükçamlıca Üsküdar 34696 Istanbul, Türkiye
Telephone: +90 216 325 49 92
E-Mail: info@suen.gov.tr
COMSTECH Secretariat
33-Constitution Avenue, G-5/2, Islamabad, Pakistan
Phone: +92 51 9220681-3
Email: khazima@comstech.org | comstech@comstech.org