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TERI’s Proposal For Knowledge Hub Secretariat
GC Meeting of Asia Pacific Water ForumSingapore
5th July, 2012
AnshumanAssociate Director,
Water Resources DivisionThe Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)
Structure of Presentation
1. About Us
2. TERI’s Water Knowledge Hub and R&D activities
3. Proposal for Knowledge Hub Secretariat
• Hydrologists (including glaciologists)• Water quality specialists• Environmental engineers• Urban planners & Civil engineers• Water Supply and Sanitation Specialist• Economists & Sociologists• Geoscientists & Agriculture scientist• Development policy and management experts
Multidisciplinary Team
• National and State governments • Donor agencies & NGOs• Educational and Research institutions, Universities
(national and international)• Corporate sector
Our Partners and Clients
• TERI as Regional Water Knowledge Hub for water and climate change adaptation in South Asia (Asia-Pacific Water Forum's Governing Council)
• TERI has been identified as ‘Key Resource Centre for water and sanitation’ by Ministry of Drinking Water & Sanitation (MoRD).
• Water Laboratory (Environment laboratory) has been recognized (accredited) by Ministry of Environment & Forest (MoEF) under (EPA).
Knowledge Hub for Water and Climate Change Adaptation in South Asia
Officially launched during DSDS 2010 by Hon. Minister of Water Resources, GoI.Attended by august audiences and partners from various institutesThe launch was marked by the roundtable conference on “Fostering Regional Cooperation for Water security & Governance in South Asia: A Shared Water Vision”The launch of website of knowledge hub, www.waterknowledgehub.org
Priority ThemesPriority Themes
Climate change phenomenon in South Asia’s water sectorInter-personal, inter-household and inter-sectoral equity in allocation of scarce water for multiple usesAdaptive strategies and safeguards in different sectors reliant on waterWater management during climate change related disastersModeling future scenarios for water in South AsiaAgricultureClimate changeEconomicsHydrological & hydro-geological modelingGlaciologyGovernance & management of water resourcesIWRMTransboundary Issues
River basin ManagementWater Conservation and harvestingWater in IndustriesLake ManagementWater Quality and TreatmentWater Supply and SanitationWatershed ManagementWetland Management
TERI’s Services
Strengthen the network partnership Develop and maintain database on water and climate changeDevelop a comprehensive water atlasUndertake fundamental & applied researchDevelop micro-climate models for different regions in S. AsiaDevelop capacity building & awareness programmes
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TERI Services (Contd…)
Organizing training of trainers (ToT)Facilitate scholar exchange programmeDevelop and maintain interactive knowledge hub web portalMaintain online libraryTie up with national and local level mediaAssess the investment and financial flows required
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Water Resources Policy and Management (WRPM)• Integrated Water Resource Management (IWRM)• Urban & Rural Water Supply & Demand Management• Water Audits and Water Use Efficiency• Surface and Groundwater Assessment (Modeling)• Water and Climate Change • Water Quality and Pollution studies• Drinking Water and Sanitation• Water Conservation, Recycle and Reuse• Socio-economic Assessment• Policy, Institutional and Regulatory reforms• Outreach, Training and Capacity Building
Center for Himalayan Ecology (CHE)• Hydro-meteorological monitoring (& Modeling)• Glacial studies (Glacier vulnerability assessment)• Mountain water resource management
About WRD: Research Activities & Focus
• Impact of climate change and watershed development on agricultural water security in Krishna basin & Murray Darling basin. (Univ. of Melbourne, IWMI, IITM, TERI; ACIAR)
• Comprehensive water audits for several private and public sector companies in India, (NTPCs, Surya Nepal)
• Impacts of Climate Change on Himalayan Glaciers: measurement of field parameters. (TERI)
• Key Resource Centre (ToT) in Drinking Water. (MDW&S)• Key Resource Centre in Sanitation (ToT). (MDW&S)• Identifying Issues and Assessing Response Capacity at the State level
with respect to Water, Energy, and Climate Interactions. • The global best practices in industrial waste water treatment
technologies with special reference to common effluent treatment plants (CETP).
• HighNoon Project • ADPC Project• APAN Project
Some Select Relevant Projects
Projects
Select Project Briefs
Krishna Basin ProjectImpacts of climate change & watershed development
on agricultural water security in the Krishna Basin
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Guntur
HyderabadKhammam
Krishna
Kurnool
Mahbubnagar
Nalgonda
Belgaum
Bellary
Bijapur
Chikmangalur
Chitradurga
Dharwad
Gulbarga
Raichur
Shimoga
Tumkur
Ahmadnagar
Kolhapur
Pune
Sangli
SataraSolapur
Osmanabad
Bhir
Bidar
Medak
Machilipatnam
Hassan
Ananthapur
WarangalMAHARASTRA
KARNATAKA
ANDHRAPRADESH
Bhima - Ujjani
Koyna
NagarjunasagarAlmattiJuralaNarayanpur
Ghataprabha Srisailam
Malaprabha
Tungabhadra
Prakasam Barrage
Bhadra
K-13
K-1
K-10
K-11K-12
K-2
K-3
K-4
K-5
K-6
K-7
K-8
K-9
Bhima
Musi
Don
Akeru
HaliaMan
Nira
Sina
Krishna
Hundri
Tunga
Malaprabha
Koyna
Paleru
Varna
Munneru
Chikkahagari
Ghataprabha
Tungabhadra
Varadha
Hag
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Bor
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Vedavath
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Agrani
Kagna
Vyr a
Bor
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Panchaganga
Bennihalla
Dudhganga
Bhad
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Bennithora
Kumudav
athi
Vedganga
Haridra
Harinayakeshi
Sub-basin IndexK-1 Upper KrishnaK-2 Middle KrishnaK-3 GhataprabhaK-4 MalaprabhaK-5 Upper BhimaK-6 Lower BhimaK-7 Lower KrishnaK-8 TungabhadraK-9 VedavathiK-10 MusiK-11 PaleruK-12 MunneruK-13 Delta
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LEGEND
Major reservoirsRiver
State boundaries
Major Sub-Basins of Krishna Basin
Catchment water cycle impacts: 40% reduction in Musicatchment (1980-2002)
Water Audit (Surya Nepal Pvt. Ltd.)
Enhancing Water use efficiency
TERI as National Key Resource Centre for Rural Drinking Water and Sanitation
Trainings in states on specific issues in Water and sanitation sector
Trainees:State and district level officials, PHED engineers, District level key functionaries
Themes for Training modules:• Water quality and treatment technologies• Water audit of piped water supply schemes
for improving water efficiency• Rainwater and roof water harvesting• Climate change impact on water
availability and quality
Regional ProjectsHighNoon Study (2009-12)• An EU FP 7 supported study with the aim to study the impacts of climate
change and glacial melt on water resources in the Ganges Basin• 9 institutes involved from Europe, Japan, India and Nepal• Project included both modelling components and stakeholder driven
approaches for identification and prioritization of adaptation optionsADPC Study (2011-12)• Regional climate model projections for Nepal at a 25*25 km resolution • Use of regional model (PRECIS UKMA); Bias correction estimation• Capacity Building workshop on regional models (Bangladesh/India):
Beneficiaries-DHM Nepal, IWM Dhaka.• Supported by ADB, sub-contracted by ADPC (Asian Disaster Preparedness
Center) Bangkok to TERIAPAN Study (2011-12)• 8 countries covered – Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Maldives and India
• Scoping report for S Asia on adaptation for all sectors including water resources
• Development of Database on Adaptation projects or projectscontributing to adaptation in South Asia
India Water Forum
2011 : Water Security and Climate Change:Challenges and
Opportunities
International Water Conventions
2011 : Water Security and Climate Change2012 : Water use efficiency
2012:
Water use efficiency
Proposed Role of TERI as
APWF Knowledge Hubs Secretariat
Vision
To facilitate Knowledge sharing for effective & sustainable management
of water resources in Asia Pacific region
a region threatened by multiple water and livelihoods challenges
TERI’s strengths
• Reputation• Multidisciplinary staff • Existing strong national and international
network of partners & clients• Track record of successful similar assignments • Experience in running other knowledge networks
(TERI-BCSD, AEI, REEEP Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnership, IPCCIntergovernmental Panel on Climate Change; ICSD; LaBL; GRIHA; IWF; )
• Ready infrastructure & academic branch (TERI University)
Infrastructure, facilities & skills
• Several campuses and offices (3 in Delhi + 5 in the rest of India + others in other parts of the world)
• Office space + meeting/conference rooms + training centers
• Well-stocked and up-to-date libraries (including digital library services)
• Videoconferencing facilities• In-house technical unit (to help with establishing
and maintaining website: IT Center)• Publication branch: TERI Press
Proposed Activities in KH Secretariat
• Conducting monitoring and progress review– Liaising and regular monitoring of partner KH for progress in
activities viz-a-viz KRAs (Key Result Areas)– Produce scorecards for Hubs– Develop and maintain a network of partners (resource agencies and
persons)
• Updating and revitalizing the website– For information sharing/dissemination, announcements,
publications/stories, collaborative projects, publicity etc. – Create and constantly update a database of (i) relevant literature and
statistics; (ii) Management and governance tools; and (iii) resource persons and institutions
– Disseminate information online– engage in raising public awareness through different forums/Hubs
Proposed Activities in KH Secretariat
• Exploring collaborative projects/programs– For promoting collaborative research projects within knowledge
domains of hubs – Wider dissemination of outputs/products; scholar exchange programs;
regional cooperation & cross learning– Facilitate knowledge exchange– Conduct research on relevant topics throughout the focal areas of
Hubs, in collaboration with partners
• Conduct regular workshops/seminars/ trainings meetings– Organize regional conferences and seminars on substantive topics,
at which Hubs and partners can interact– Information sharing/dissemination among wider stakeholder
groups including policy makers, – Other outreach activities, networking etc.
Proposed Activities in KH Secretariat
• Conduct regular workshops/seminars/ trainings meetings– Organize regional conferences and seminars on substantive topics, at
which Hubs and partners can interact– Information sharing/dissemination among wider stakeholder groups
including policy makers, – Other outreach activities, networking etc.
Active advocacy– Promote feasible policies to address regional water challenges (e.g.
mitigate or adapt to climate change impacts) (Policy Briefs)– Engage relevant authorities/stakeholders throughout Asia Pacific
Region – Promote dialogue between river basin-sharing states in the region
or even provinces within specific countries– Facilitate Track-II, south-south cooperation
• Publication, reporting and documentation (TERI-Press)– Preparation of annual reports/progress reports of K Hubs, – Books & publications of collaborative projects, Policy briefs, etc.
• Explore collaboration between TERI, ADB and UNESCO-IHE & other funding agencies
Proposed immediate next steps• Re-establishing the Hubs Steering Committee
– With consultation & unanimous voting
• Hold the next progress review meeting– Around India Water Forum 2012 (October)– Update the focus areas/activities in consultation with K. Hubs– Event in DSDS 2013 (Feb)
Proposed Activities in KH Secretariat
Year USD
1 121000
2 121000
3 121000
4 121000
5 121000
Total 605000
Budget (First 5 Years):
(conversion rates as on 2 July 2012)
Proposed Budget
Components• 75% of Professional costs (2 professionals)• Website development ; domain space & maintenance• 5 workshops/seminars/review meetings (1 each year)• Communication; print material
Miscellaneous• Space – desks + archival space• Facilities – computers, own website (interactive)
TERI’s Contribution (as discount)• 25% of the Professional costs (2 professionals)
Budget categories
Cost to be funded separately• Travel (incl. accommodation, etc.)• Seminars (additional; in the first 5 years)• Capacity building/training workshops
(proposed 2 to 3 every year)• Scholar educational exchange programs• Collaborative projects between Hubs/partners
TERI’s Contribution TERI’s in-kind contributions• 25% of the professional time/cost (discounted in budget)• Professional inputs/advisory from sectoral experts within
TERI. Exchange programs with TERI-University. • Support in knowledge database creation & dissemination
(TERI Library; TERI Press; IT Dept) • Promotion through TERI’s existing networks/partners
/institutions; & flagship programs (DSDS, IWF, LaBL, ICSD, KRC, others). (Stakeholders: Policy makers/Govt. Dept./states others; Facilitate Track-II dialogues, South-South Cooperation)
• R&D experience sharing & training (e.g. Climate Change: Regional Modeling, Water, Energy); Policy briefs
• Capacity building/training workshops (Infrastructure across India & outside to host events; faculty; Super Comp; Models)
• Exploring funding for future activities through its networks
Timeline
Plan for first 5 years:• Set up: 3 months• Newsletter (2 x p.a.) / E-mail updates (4 x
p.a.)• Seminar (1 x p.a.)• Proposed Capacity building workshop (2 x
p.a.)• Technical maintenance (1 x p.a.)• Knowledge database management and other
activities (year round)
Similar initiatives currently underway at TERI
• AEI (Asian Energy Institute)/REEEP• TERI-BCSD (Business Council for
Sustainable Development) • TERI as Center of Excellence in Urban
Development• KRC for Water & Sanitation (Training of
trainers)
TERI-BCSD (Business Council for Sustainable Development)
• Objective: to promote corporate leadership in environmental management, social responsibility, and economic performance without compromising business competitiveness
• Established: 2000• Organisation: unit within TERI, headed by a Director• Membership: 100+ companies operating within India• Funding sources: supported primarily by its corporate members, with
revenues from events organised (for members and non-members) • Activities: (1) hosting events (preference in attendance given to
members); (2) liaising between members, on one hand, and government agencies as well as relevant policy and research institutions, on the other; (3) conducting technical training programmes for corporate managers; (4) outreach through publications
• The Executive Committee and Board comprise TERI staff as well as industry representatives
• BCSD is a partner of the WBCSD (World Business Council for Sustainable Development), Geneva, and a member of its regional network
• Website: http://bcsd.teri.res.in
AEI (Asian Energy Institute)
• Objectives: (1) facilitate sharing and dissemination of knowledge; (2) undertake research and training activities; and (3) analyse global energy developments and their implications
• Established: 1989• Organisation: TERI hosts the AEI Secretariat • Membership: 17 institutes from 14 Asian countries + 14 other associate
member institutes (from Asia and beyond)• Funding sources: organizations including foundations, bilateral agencies and
government organizations. Members also provide in-kind support.• Brings out a semiannual newsletter about the diverse research activities
undertaken by member institutes • Registered in India; has a unique status and a separate bank account • International board (including Executive Committee) comprises
representatives from member countries; both President and Secretary are from TERI
• Currently also hosts the South Asian Regional Secretariat for REEEP (Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnership), which is headquartered in Vienna, Austria
• Websites: http://www.aeinetwork.org and http://www.reeep.org
Thank YouContact Details:
AnshumanAssociate DirectorWater Resources DivisionThe Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)India Habitat Center, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-03.Ph: +9111 24682100 (Ext: 2302)Mobile: (+91)9899809115Email: [email protected]