Nepal has many river systems that originate from high-altitude areas of mountains and provide perennial water sources to the mountains communities. Snow and glaciers are critical part of these river as their meltwater contributes towards the domestic water, hydropower, agriculture, and livelihood of mountain communities. With 2025 being declared as the “Year of the Glacier Preservation”, there is a need for better understanding of glacio-hydrological dynamics within the context of climate change. The Dudh Koshi Basin draining from the Everest region is an example where the interplay between precipitation, temperature, snowmelt, and glacier melt contributes to the water availability. This two-day workshop during the context of Water Week aims to equip hydrologists, researchers, and decision-makers with experiential skills in glacio-hydrological modeling based on the case of the Dudh Koshi Basin.
On the occasion of the World Water Week 2025, under the overall leadership of the Water and Energy Commission Secretariat (WECS), the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) Nepal in collaboration with , The Small Earth Nepal (SEN), Society of Hydrologists and Meteorologists-Nepal (SOHAM-Nepal), Everest Engineering College and Universal Engineering College are organizing a J200 a glacio-hydrological model for the female hydrologists, water resources professionals and graduate students in water sector who are planning to their thesis on cryospheric science.
Objective of the workshop
To provide hands-on experience in applying JAMS J2000 glacio-hydrological models to assess glacier melt contributions, streamflow patterns, and future water scenarios in the Dudh Koshi Basin.
Target Audience
1. Female hydrologists and glaciologists
2. Students from academia
3. Representatives from government and partner organizations
Expected Outcome
1. Enhanced capacity to model glacio-hydrological processes in glacierized basins
2. Improved understanding of the Dudh Koshi Basin’s hydrological regime
Application Requirements
Interested applicants are requested to submit the following through the form HERE.
1. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
2. Letter of Motivation (also mention an area of interest/research)
Application Deadline: 16 March 2025
Workshop Details
Date: 18 and 19 March, 2025
Venue: Universal Engineering and Science College, Chakupat, Lalitpur
Selected candidates will be informed with full details of technical requirements and the full schedule will be sent via email.
For inquiries, contact info@smallearth.org.np, S.Pradhananga@cgiar.org or visit www.smallearth.org.np
