As part of the Nepal National Glacier, Water and Weather Week (NNGWWW) 2025, The International Water Management Institute (IWMI) Nepal, in collaboration with The Small Earth Nepal (SEN), the Society of Hydrologists and Meteorologists-Nepal (SOHAM-Nepal), Everest Engineering College, and Universal Engineering and Science College (UESC), organized a J200 glacio-hydrological modeling training. This training was designed for female hydrologists, water resources professionals, and graduate students in the water sector who are interested in cryospheric science.
The training session was conducted over two days, on the 18th and 19th of March. The training was attended by 22 participants (F:17, M: 5). Mr. Saurav Pradhananga (Senior Research Officer- Climate Change and Hydrology, IWMI Nepal) with his expertise in climate change, hydrology, and water resources management and with practical experience in the water resources sector and JAMS J2000 software, was the chief instructor of the training program. He has trained students, hydrologists, and climate change enthusiasts at several colleges, government organizations, and NGOs.
The first day of the training session began with welcome remarks and an outline of the objectives of the training, presented by Ms. Suchita Shrestha (Deputy Director, SEN). This was followed by an opening remark from Ms. Manohara Khadka (Country Representative, IWMI Nepal), Dr. Bhesh Raj Thapa (Principal, UESC) and Dr. K.N. Dulal (General Secretary, SOHAM-Nepal).
Dr. Santosh Nepal (Researcher- Water Resources and Climate Change, IWMI Nepal), with over 16 years of expertise in hydrological assessment, climate change, and water resources management, delivered a brief introduction to the participants on the JAMS J2000 software. Following this, Mr. Saurav Pradhananga initiated the training session by guiding the participants through the software installation process and conducting a hands-on session.
Through this training, participants gained skills in simulating glacial and hydrological processes, enabling them to access water dynamics in Dudh Koshi Basin. Participants engaged in interactive exercises, gained hands-on experience in hydrological simulations, and explored real-world applications of JAMS J2000. Moreover, the training session has empowered female hydrologists to take more prominent roles in water resource management, climate resilience planning, and hydrological research.
