Adapting technology through coordinated research programmes, building capacity to meet water resource challenges through technical cooperation projects, encompass the services we provide for finding Solutions Through Science.
IAEA Programme on Water Resources
Project 2.3.1.1 (G.1.01): Exchange of information, training and cooperation with international organizations in isotope hydrology
Rationale: A multitude of efforts at various levels are required to integrate isotope techniques and benefit from their use in water resource management. These include incorporation of isotope hydrology in appropriate educational programmes and hydrological practices, as well as development of trained human resources from among practising professionals in Member States.
Programme Projects
Advancing the Field through Research
Coordinated Research Projects(CRPs) support international research
efforts to develop new scientific approaches on relevant themes.
Specific CRPs in the water resources sector are developed
and supported by the Water Resources Programme, with select
teams assembled for each project. Scientists are brought together
from developed and developing nations to exchange knowledge
and to enhance research capabilities while working on themes
of common interest. Some recent examples include the use isotope
techniques to assess submarine groundwater discharge, the
characterization of pollutant behaviour in the unsaturated
zone and the use of isotopes to aid understanding of the effects
of long-term exploitation of groundwater.
Technical Cooperation Projects: Capacity Building for Problem Solving
The IAEA has spearheaded
efforts for the use and application of isotope techniques
by national institutions in the Member States to address priority
water issues through its Technical Cooperation (TC) projects. By
supporting training, technical expertise and infrastructure
development, the IAEA has been working to meet the needs and
requests of Member States for capacity building to address
their practical problems. For example, The IAEA provides training
for young 'water' professionals and helps Member States set
up laboratories to undertake isotope measurement.
Providing Laboratory Services
Research and application of isotope techniques
are only possible with analytical facilities offering adequate
precision and accuracy.
The Water Resources Programme's laboratory
offers analytical support and services for ensuring the quality
of isotope measurements worldwide. The laboratory has played
a significant role in developing, refining and communicating
analytical techniques for isotope measurement and maintains
an extensive analytical capability for isotope analysis used
in water resource management. The laboratory infrastructure
is continuously augmented to provide better services to the
Member States.
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