University of Arizona
The
University of Arizona and IWR signed a Memorandum of Understanding
(MOU) to facilitate cooperation in integrated water resources
management, scientific research and capacity building. This partnership
will lead to collaborative efforts furthering sustainable development
and sound water management policies, particularly in arid and semi-arid
climates.
About the Memorandum of Understanding
Signed: September 7, 2007
Signing Parties:
- Leslie P. Tolbert , Vice President for Research, Graduate Studies, and Economic Development (UAZ)
- Robert A. Pietrowsky , Director (IWR)
Purpose: This
partnership will facilitate cooperation between the partners in
integrated water resources management, scientific research and capacity
building for developing countries and countries in transition.
Terms: The parties intend to jointly pursue opportunities in:
- Integrated water resources management, sustainable development in arid and semi-arid zones
- Infrastructure development and related engineering design standards and procedures
- Hydrologic analysis, risk analysis and systems analysis modeling tools
- Groundwater, prediction of flash floods and mud flows
- Environmental restoration, eco-hydrologic analysis and water quality
- Consensus building and conflict resolution
- Water policy, governance and institutional aspects
- Capacity building and training
- Educational methods and systems
About the University of Arizona
The
University of Arizona is committed to fostering sustainable development
and integrated water resources management in arid and semi-arid zones
through the development of scientific research, education, training,
policies, a network of scientists and a region-wide partnership.
Memorandum of Understanding  (pdf, 132 KB)
University of Arizona
revised 8 Sep 2010 |
