Isotope Hydrology Section
2nd Meeting of the IAEA/UNESCO
Joint International Isotopes in Hydrology Programme (JIIHP)
September 20-21, 2004
Room III
UNESCO, Paris
7 Place de Fontenoy
(in parallel with the 16th Session of the IHP Council, 20-24 September 2004)
Objective of the Meeting
• Review Progress in Developing the JIIHP including Activities to date
• Confirm the goals of JIIHP and expected results (with indicators)
• Discuss Future Activities i.e. short term (JIIHP Strategic Plan for 2004-2006) that will be undertaken by IAEA, UNESCO as well as JIIHP Focal Points
• Consider mid-term (mid 2006-2007) and longer term plans (2008- 2013)
Expected Participants
JIIHP Focal Points and as available, IHP Focal Points
Desired Results
Common understanding on current status of the JIIHP, the JIIHP Goals, upcoming activities and respective roles and responsibilities
PROGRAMME
meeting begins at 14h
Monday – Sept. 20 2004
14.00- Opening of the meeting and Introductory Session
Welcome
Opening Statements
Objectives of the Meeting
Election of Chairperson and Rapporteur
Review of the Purpose of the JIIHP Programme
Review of Accomplishments/Activities to Date (June 2002- June 2004)
Develop Tools for better understanding of specific hydrological processes
• (Workshop on Artificial Recharge- Egypt, Feb. 2004)
Support National, regional and international water resource management programmes
• Central America Training Course, Panama, Oct. 2003)
• Isotope Hydrology Module in the UNESCO IHP Course, Hungary, June 2004
Incorporation of isotope hydrology into hydrological curricula worldwide
• course material (CD Rom)
Disseminating available information on the use of isotopes in water management
• Web page development
Receiving feedback from target audiences and incorporating int JIIHP strategic initiatives
Experience of JIIHP Focal Points and IHP Focal Points (discussion)
-what they need to promote more cooperation
18:00 End of Session
Tuesday – Sept. 21 2004
9:00 Day 2 begins
Other IAEA/UNESCO Cooperation
Review of Cooperative Measures between IAEA and United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
World Water Development Report (Groundwater Indicators)
WHY Map
Submarine Groundwater Discharge
Transboundary Aquifer Management (ISARMetc.)
Review of Proposed Strategic Plan for 2004-2006
Proposed Strategic Plan for 2004-2006
Suggestions for Strengthening the functioning of the JIIHP Structures (cooperation with IHP Focal Point, )
Roles and Responsibilities
Mid-term and Long-term development considerations
Considerations for mid-term programme (mid 2006- 2007)
Ideas for Seventh IHP Phase (2008- 2013)
Closing Session
Summary of Results, Final Report
Closing of the Workshop
