In cooperation with Ankara Üniversitesi Sürekli Eğitim Merkezi (ANKÜSEM) and Su Yönetimi Enstitüsü, the “Training on Decision Support Tools in Sustainable Water Management: Water Footprint, Water Efficiency, Artificial Intelligence, and Modeling” will be delivered.
The training program consists of two modules. Registration may be completed separately for Module 1 and Module 2.
MODULE 1 (6 hours)
* Sustainability in water management and basin-based approaches
* The concepts of water footprint and virtual water
* ISO 14046 Water Footprint methodology and reporting
MODULE 2 (6 hours)
* Water Efficiency Regulation and certification processes
* Digitalization and artificial intelligence applications in water management
* Water quality modeling approaches for surface and groundwater
The modules will be presented in an integrated manner, combining theoretical frameworks with practical applications and case examples.
DURATION
Two modules, each 6 hours, for a total of 12 hours.
TRAINING DATES AND HOURS
VENUE
ANKÜSEM Classrooms
ELIGIBILITY
The training is open to professionals working in public institutions, local governments, the private sector, consulting firms, academia, and students, as well as all professionals engaged in water management.
* Engineers and specialists working in water management, environmental management, sustainability, and climate change
* Professionals responsible for water efficiency, water footprint, environmental reporting, and ESG processes
* Experts working on water quality modeling, artificial intelligence, and decision support systems
* Regulatory and supervisory staff working in water and wastewater management, planning, and strategy development units within central and local administrations
CERTIFICATION
Participants who meet the minimum attendance requirement of 80% will be awarded a Certificate of Participation.
The program will commence upon reaching a sufficient number of participants. Participation is limited to a quota of 30 participants.
TUITION FEES
For 1 Module:
Students: 5,000 TL
Public Sector and NGO Employees: 7,000 TL
Others: 8,000 TL
For 2 Modules:
Students: 8,000 TL
Public Sector and NGO Employees: 12,000 TL
Others: 14,000 TL
Course Features
- Lecture 0
- Quiz 0
- Duration 12 hours
- Skill level All levels
- Students 0
- Assessments Yes
Curriculum
- 3 Sections
- 0 Lessons
- 12 Hours
- SESSION 1 – SUSTAINABILITY IN WATER MANAGEMENTImpact of Climate Change on Water Resources Water Status in the World and in Turkey Alignment Efforts with the EU Water Framework Directive Duration: 1 hour Speaker: Prof. Dr. Gökşen ÇAPAR0
- SESSION 2 – WATER FOOTPRINT AND VIRTUAL WATERThe Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystem Nexus and the Water Footprint Definition and Components of the Water Footprint (Green, Blue, Grey) Steps of the Water Footprint Assessment Method Calculation Methodology and Examples Sustainability Analysis Water Footprint Reduction Strategies Virtual Water and Trade Duration: 3 hours Speakers: Prof. Dr. Gökşen ÇAPAR, Dr. Fatma Nihan DOĞAN0
- SESSION 3 – ISO 14046 WATER FOOTPRINT METHODOLOGY- Terms and Principles - Methodological Framework - Water Footprint Inventory Calculation - Water Footprint Impact Assessment - Uncertainty Analysis - Water Footprint Reporting Duration: 2 hours Speaker: Asst. Prof. Dr. Tolga PİLEVNELİ0





