The International Hydrological Programme (IHP) is the sole Intergovernmental Program in the United Nations System entirely dedicated to Hydrological Research, Water Resources Management, Education and Capacity Building.

UNESCO: MEDIA SERVICES

In both the solo and duet disciplines, competitors must perform both a technical program, which must include certain set elements, and a free programme, which can take any shape.

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Part of the United Nations Environment Programme's China Rural Energy Enterprises Development (CREED) initiative, the program has successful precedents in five African nations -- Senegal, Mali, Ghana, Zambia and Tanzania -- and northeast Brazil.

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The coordination of the programme is facilitated by the Sandwatch Foundation, and is supported by the University of Puerto Rico Sea Grant Program.

UNESCO: Small Island Developing States

This day-long parallel event will provide an introduction to the program and its approach, interactive discussions with experts on research questions and lessons relevant to the programme.

UNESCO: Basic Sciences