Community-Based Integrated Watershed Management (CBIWM) December 5, 2010

The watershed is a natural ecosystem, defined by its critical resource – water. How soil, water, and plant
resources are used in one affect – either positively or negatively – their availability and use in other parts of the watershed. The course showcases community watershed management as a process of involving local
communities and local governance structures in formulating and implementing a course of action that emphasize the linkages between its upstream and downstream parts and their respective human and biophysical endowments. Watershed management offers a unique approach for integrating technologies, governance, and socio-economic strategies within the natural boundaries of a drainage area. It allows for the optimum development of land, water and plant resources to meet the basic needs of people and animals in a sustainable manner.

The course fee includes tuition fees, full board and accommodation on a twin-sharing arrangement (single
room accommodation can be requested for an additional fee of US$10 per day of stay), course-related local
travel, materials, field and agency visits, airport transfers, a week-end excursion and accident insurance.
It does not include international airfare, laundry and incidental expenses (a minimum pocket allowance of
US$100 per week is suggested for incidental and personal expenses). Applicants are encouraged to secure
financial support from their organizations or donor agencies.

How and when to Apply?
Application forms can be downloaded from the IIRR
website (www.iirr.org), and sent by email. We
encourage early registration to ensure your reservations for this course. For further inquiries please contact:
International Institute of Rural Reconstruction
Y.C. James Yen Center, Biga, Silang, Cavite 4118,
Philippines
Telephone: +63 46 414 3216
Education.Training@iirr.org

Official Website: http://www.iirr.org