Free
6 Lessons
Drought Disaster Risks
In this course, Dr. Anne van Loon and Dr. Marthe Wens will introduce you to the topic of Drought Disaster...
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Asia Water Academy is an online water, environment and climate education platform for professionals in Asia who seek to improve their skills and knowledge through interdisciplinary and practice-oriented courses.
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FEATURED COURSES
Explore a broad range of courses to improve your skill and knowledge on water, environment, and climate change.
Free
6 Lessons
Water Modelling
In this course, we will take a look at various modelling tools that can be employed to aid water management...
Free
10 Lessons
Climate Change and Water
This short course aims to provide the fundamental notions of climate change and its impacts on the water cycles and...
FEATURED PROGRAM
Explore clusters of courses designed around regional or thematic water-related issues for deeper learning and impact.
28 Feb 2024
WE are Water Education (Indonesia)
East Java Province, Indonesia’s second-most populous province, grapples with both environmental hazards and the pressing challenge of climate change. The Welang River basin is one of the concerned rivers that has several issues including recurrent flooding, rampant deforestation, and water pollution. The province is gearing up to tackle these issues...
EXPLORE COURSES ON WATER AND ENVIRONMENT
Explore the interconnections between water, ecosystems, and the environment, and discover solutions for conservation and sustainability.
Free
7 Lessons
Water and Sanitation
This course was designed for people who are interested in important role of water in human society. The lessons will...
Free
25 Lessons
Rural Solid Waste Management in Myanmar
The belief that nature takes care of waste in rural areas still dominates legislation and has resulted in a neglect...
Free
5 Lessons
Saline Agriculture
In this course, Dr. Bas Bruning and Mr. Pim van Tongeren will introduce you to the topic of salinity and...
EXPLORE COURSES ON WATER AND CLIMATE SYSTEMS
Study the impacts of climate change on water resources and explore strategies for adaptation, resilience, and risk reduction.
Free
10 Lessons
Climate Change and Water
This short course aims to provide the fundamental notions of climate change and its impacts on the water cycles and...
Free
6 Lessons
Physical Hydrology
In this course, Dr. Wouter Berghuijs will introduce you to the topic of physical hydrology. First, he will explain hydrology...
Free
6 Lessons
Drought Disaster Risks
In this course, Dr. Anne van Loon and Dr. Marthe Wens will introduce you to the topic of Drought Disaster...
EXPLORE COURSES ON WATER DATA AND ANALYSIS
Gain practical skills in water monitoring, modeling, and data-driven decision-making to address water challenges effectively.
Free
4 Lessons
Hydrological Field Measurements
The objective of this course is to familiarize you with measurement methods and techniques from different disciplines that are commonly...
Free
6 Lessons
Fundamentals of GIS
This course provides a solid foundation that allows the students to understand the basic principles of GIS. We will discuss...
Free
4 Lessons
Drought Calculations using Excel
In this course, we will use excel to calculate some drought indices. The excel file used in the lesson can...
EXPLORE COURSES ON WATER AND SOCIETY
Understand the social, political, and economic dimensions of water, and how governance and cooperation shape its management.
Free
7 Lessons
International Water Cooperation
The course is to provide fundamental knowledge of the Water cooperation of Myanmar and the Netherlands under the IWRM Theme....
Free
5 Lessons
Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM)
In this course, Dr. Maurizio Mazzoleni will introduce you to the topic of Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM). In this...
Free
5 Lessons
Critical Hydropolitics in the Mekong Region
In this course, water governance is framed as a hydro-social process and we will delve into the politics of decision...
EXPLORE COURSES ON WATER PLANNING AND ENGINEERING
Learn approaches, tools, and techniques for designing and managing sustainable water systems and infrastructure.
Free
3 Lessons
Early Warning Systems and Flood Early Warning System
In this course, Christian Alfonsus Liguori will introduce participants to the concepts of Early Warning Systems (EWS) and Flood Early...
Free
6 Lessons
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
In this course, Myanmar experts who have got Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) experience in Myanmar will introduce you about the...
Free
7 Lessons
Climate Change Adaptation Planning for Ports and Inland Waterways
Depending on the criticality of the assets in Ports and waterways, their vulnerabilities and risks of climate change impacts can...
OUR TEACHERS
Diswandi, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Mataram University
Mataram University
Lisa Tanika
Researcher
Rekonvasi Bhumi
Rekonvasi Bhumi
Wendy Irwandono Muhammad
PAHALA Project Coordinator
SNV Indonesia
SNV Indonesia
Reni Suwarso Ph.D
Director
Institute for Democracy, Security and Strategic Studies
University of Indonesia
Institute for Democracy, Security and Strategic Studies
University of Indonesia
Dr. Lintang Nur Fadlillah, M.Sc.
Lecturer
Gadjah Mada University
Gadjah Mada University
Utia Suarma, S.Si., M.Sc.
Lecturer
Gadjah Mada University
Gadjah Mada University
Dr. Rr. Dwinanti Rika Marthanty, ST, MT
Senior Lecturer
University of Indonesia
University of Indonesia
Andrew Davidson
Coordinator
International Water Centre
International Water Centre
Dr. Dyah Rahmawati Hizbaron, M.T., M.Sc.
Vice Dean
Gadjah Mada University
Gadjah Mada University
Christian Alfonsus Liguori
Water Resources Management Expert
Deltares Indonesia
Deltares Indonesia
Prof. Dr.Eng Donny Harisuseno, ST., MT
Professor
Brawijaya University
Brawijaya University
Pim van Tongeren
Researcher
Institute for Environmental Studies
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Institute for Environmental Studies
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Bas Bruning
Specialist in Saline Agriculture
The Salt Doctors
The Salt Doctors
Dr. Maurizio Mazzolenic
Assistant Professor
Institute for Environmental Studies
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Institute for Environmental Studies
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Dr. Maurizio Mazzolenic
Assistant Professor
Institute for Environmental Studies
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Institute for Environmental Studies
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Dr. Marthe Wens
Assistant Professor
Institute for Environmental Studies
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Institute for Environmental Studies
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Dr. Anne van Loon
Associate Professor
Institute for Environmental Studies
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Institute for Environmental Studies
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Dr. Wouter Berghuijs
Assistant Professor
Institute for Environmental Studies
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Institute for Environmental Studies
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Dr. Jasper van Vliet
Associate Professor
Institute for Environmental Studies
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Institute for Environmental Studies
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Dr. Sander Veraverbeke
Associate Professor
Earth Sciences
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Earth Sciences
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Dr. Paolo Scussolini
Assistant Professor
Institute for Environmental Studies
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Institute for Environmental Studies
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Dr. Mark Koetse
Associate Professor
Institute for Environmental Studies
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Institute for Environmental Studies
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Dr. Yee Mon Thu
Water Resources Engineer
Water Bridge Myanmar Co., Ltd.
Water Bridge Myanmar Co., Ltd.
Dr. Marije Schaafsma
Assistant Professor
Institute for Environmental Studies
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Institute for Environmental Studies
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
MSc. Ana Cassanti
Junior Lecturer
Institute for Environmental Studies
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Institute for Environmental Studies
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Mr. Aung Phyo Kyaw
Lead Consultant
Think Maritime Engineering and
Consultancy Co., Ltd.
Think Maritime Engineering and
Consultancy Co., Ltd.
Dr. Christian Levers
Assistant Professor
Institute for Environmental Studies
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Institute for Environmental Studies
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Dr. Peter Robinson
Postdoctoral Researcher
Institute for Environmental Studies
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Institute for Environmental Studies
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Mr. Khin Maung Win
Executive Consultant
Myanmar Water Engineering & Products Co., Ltd.
Myanmar Water Engineering & Products Co., Ltd.
Dr. Jampel Dell’Angelo
Associate Professor
Institute for Environmental Studies
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Institute for Environmental Studies
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Mr. Aung Myint Oo
Senior Integrated Water Management Specialist
Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands
Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands
Mr. Kyaw Lin Htet
Managing Director
Water Bridge Myanmar Co., Ltd.
Water Bridge Myanmar Co., Ltd.
Dr. Hans de Moel
Assistant Professor
Institute for Environmental Studies
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Institute for Environmental Studies
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
UPDATES
20 Jul 2025
WE are Water Education (Indonesia) Batch 2
News
On 4 July 2025, WE are Water Education (Indonesia) officially started its second batch with more than 70 civil servants from East Java Province. The program was developed by Vrije...
14 Mar 2024
WE Indonesia: Introduction to Cluster 4 – Stakeholder Engagement in River Basin
News
Throughout human history, access to water resources, especially river water, has been marked with numerous challenges. Addressing these challenges consists of navigating through societal complexities, including human attitudes and actions...
14 Mar 2024
WE Indonesia: Introduction to Cluster 3: Economics of Ecosystem Services
News
Humans and environment depend on each other for living. But nowadays, some of the human activities make negative impacts to environment. That’s why ecosystem deteroriate day by day, leading to...
Dr. HANS DE MOEL
Institute of Environmental Studies, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
“Asia Water Academy offers us a platform to bring interdisciplinary and practice-oriented water and environment courses to a broad audience of professionals worldwide.”