Training and capacity development activities are an integral part of UNU-INWEH’s work.
UNU Hubs
| The UNU Hub on Empowering Communities to Adapt to Environmental Change at the University of Calgary is the world’s first UNU Hub that advances inclusive and impactful research, education, and global collaboration to develop knowledge, solutions, and skilled capacity for tackling complex climate, land, and water challenges, bridging the science-policy-society gap. |
| The UNU Hub on Engineering to Face Climate Change at the Hamburg University of Technology is the world's first climate-focused UNU Hub that integrates research and technology, advanced education, and innovative outreach and partnerships to support adaptation to and mitigation of the threats posed by climate challenges through engineering solutions. |
| The UNU Hub on Remote Sensing and Sustainable Innovations for Resilient Urban Systems (R-SIRUS) at The City College of New York is the first and only UNU Hub in the United States, fostering cutting edge research and innovative solutions, education, and policy engagements to enable sustainable transformation of complex urban systems and densely populated areas of the world. |
| The UNU Hub on Water in a Changing Environment (WICE) at Lund University is Europe's first UNU Hub focused on water, addressing pressing global water problems and environmental security challenges of the Middle East through interdisciplinary research, innovation, education, policy co-creation, and South-North knowledge exchange. |
Online Learning Centre (LC) with several water-related specialized courses
WLC provides university students and practicing water professionals an opportunity to strengthen their capacity in several focused and multidisciplinary learning areas.
- Courses are offered on a diverse range of water-focused topics on edX learning platform, free of cost with easy enrolment and appropriate course selection options.
- Courses are available in several formats, including short courses for self-paced learning, course content for blended learning programs, and customized curriculum development.
- Some courses support capacity development activities to learn more about the operational aspects of specific tools.
- Courses are peer-reviewed by a range of experts and are closely aligned with the UNU-INWEH strategic plan.
Regional hubs of capacity development
Arabian Gulf University, Bahrain hosts UNU-INWEH’s hub for capacity development in the Arab Region.
- Curriculum is customized to the water conditions and issues of the Arab region.
- Offers a Professional Diploma in Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM).
- Trains students, trainers, water professionals, and decision makers in water resources management within an IWRM framework.
- Identifies regional and country needs in water resources management
- Establishes regional electronic network of young water professionals.
Vibrant in-house internship programme
UNU-INWEH provides interns a chance to work in an international environment and experience first-hand the operations of the United Nations.
- Interns interact with UNU-INWEH’s professional staff members of diverse expertise
- They contribute towards UNU-INWEH’s research and training projects conducted in different parts of the world.
- Internships could be virtual or in-person.
- Interns are required to make a 3-month (minimum) to 6-month (maximum) full-time commitment. Part-time internships are also considered under specific conditions.
- Interns are recruited through a competitive application process through specific internship vacancy announcements.
Global Media Academy: Building Capacity on Global Water Challenges
The Global Media Academy is an educational initiative led by the United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health (UNU-INWEH) in partnership with HEC Montréal. It aims to strengthen knowledge and capacity on global water and water-related challenges and promote science communication through targeted capacity building for media professionals, journalists, broadcasters, and social media influencers.