The Thematic Groups are the functional units of the membership aspect of the Institute. They represent the core vehicle for issue-based interaction on scientific, technical and management topics. Thematic Groups actively contribute to the research work of the Institute. They also play active roles in the publications of various reports, standards and reviews of technical documents in the Institute. Thematic Groups are an exceptional effective means of national, regional and international networking, sharing information and skills and making good professional and business contacts. Thematic Groups are open to all EWRI members and each one maintains its own programme of conferences, newsletters, publications and online discussions. The following Thematic Groups is established, others may be established as the need arises:
I. Environment and Sustainable Development
II. Water Supply
III. Water Resources Management
IV. Environmental Sanitation
V. Health and Safety
VI. Governance/Legislation/Policy
VII. Capacity-Building
VIII. Climatic Change and Adaptation
IX. Solid Waste Management
X. Wastewater Management
XI. Food Security and Safety
XII. Ecotourism/Conservation
XIII. Standard Development
The EarthWatch Research Institute is an idea that was born out of the publication of EarthWatch Magazine
The first professional magazine in Nigeria solely devoted to issues of environment and sustainable development (the nation’s foremost HSE & Sustainable Development Magazine) and the EarthWatch Conference on Water & Sanitation.
EarthWatch Research Institute (EWRI) is an open and democratic organization dealing with water, sanitation and sustainability operating in a broad social context...