Since 2005, the Water Authority of Mongolia has organized the “Water is a Key for Development” students’ conference for World Water Day. This year, the 18th edition was hosted by the School of Civil Engineering and Architecture at the Mongolian University of Science and Technology (MUST) on March 22, 2024, with funding from the Millennium Challenge Corporation’s Water Compact.

The conference received 20 submissions from students of MUST, the National University of Mongolia (NUM), and the Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences (MNUMS). Fifteen students were selected to present their research, with the best studies recognized by the scientific committee.

Popular among undergraduates researching water-related topics, the event offered the CCWater team an opportunity to showcase their project’s activities and achievements. This final presentation highlighted the project’s impact on graduate education in Mongolia’s water sector, ensuring broad dissemination of results to students, government, and industry stakeholders.

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CCWATER consortium is excited to share some highlights from our students’ participation in the CCWATER project! Students from across the world came together, exchanging knowledge, learning, and networking opportunities. It’s inspiring to see how collaboration, funded by EU, is driving progress in water research and sustainability.

Exciting news from CCWATER! The consortium met online today after getting together in person in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. We discussed the work packages updates and next steps including the Winter School and the concluding meeting in #China.

CCWATER, an Erasmus Plus project, boasts collaboration among 11 universities spanning 6 countries, all orchestrated by the coordination of NMBU – Norwegian University of Life Sciences, Norway.

The project’s primary objective is to fortify water-related higher education in the six partner countries. The aim is to enhance resilience against the impacts of climate change by equipping higher education institutions (HEIs) with modern technology, as well as fostering the development of competencies and skills through contemporary teaching resources for climate change adaptation .

From October 12 to 14, students from the National University of Mongolia and the Mongolian University of Science and Technology embarked on an inspiring journey as they participated in the CCWATER Hackathon. This event ran parallel to the CCWATER project meeting in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, and was centered around the theme “The Better and Adapted Water Resources Management in the Gobi Region.”

The students’ mission was clear: to delve into the critical issues and challenges surrounding water management in the Gobi region, particularly in the face of mounting pressures from climate change.

These young teams approached the challenge from diverse perspectives, examining both the technical and policy aspects of managing surface water and groundwater. Their dedication and innovative ideas were nurtured by our dedicated mentors, resulting in impressive progress.

To mark the event’s conclusion, Professor Harsha Ratnaweera presented certificates to these future young professionals, acknowledging their hard work and commitment.

The CCWATER project took place in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, from October 12 to October 14, 2023. This event was organized in collaboration with our partners, the National University of Mongolia and the Mongolian University of Science and Technology. Our international consortium, consisting of 11 universities from six different countries came together at the premises of the National University of Mongolia on the first day to facilitate the exchange of ideas and strategies aimed at enhancing the efficiency of our project. It was a day focused on sharing insights and refining our approach.

On the second day of our meeting, we had the opportunity of visiting the premises of our partner, the Mongolian University of Science and Technology. This day was characterized by in-depth discussions and a packed schedule, both of which played a pivotal role in advancing our project objectives.

The three-day event came to an end with a well-defined plan where all partners are fully committed to taking the necessary steps to bring this project to fruition by the summer of 2024.