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JULY 2015
Asian Institute of Technology
JULY 2015
The MoU signing ceremony at AIT on 10 June 2015.
Asian Water Academy established at AIT
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IT has joined hands with seven other organizations to establish the Asian Water Academy (AWA), which aims to emerge as a knowledge hub and experience-sharing platform on water-related issues in Asia. As the first such academy in the region, AWA seeks to be a leader on water issues within the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC). The eight founder members of AWA include AIT, Thai Hydrologist Association, Thai Waterworks Association, Water Institute for Sustainability, Federation of Thai Industries, Wastewater Management Authority, Thai Hydrogeology Association, Environmental Engineering Association of Thailand, and Thailand Water Resource Association. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish AWA was signed at AIT on 10 June 2015.
Dr. Subin Pinkayan, Chairman, AIT Board of Trustees Chairman, and President of Thai Hydrologist Association stated that through AWA, members can exchange their ideas and experience about water, and recommend solutions about emerging water issues in Thailand. “Water does not come at the right place at the right time, and this is the problem that we need to solve,” Dr. Subin remarked. In his welcome remarks, AIT President Worsak Kanok-Nukulchai said that in 1959, AIT commenced operations with only one field of study — “Hydrology.” This helped AIT alumni to emerge as leaders and planners in this field. Prof. Worsak stated that AIT has substantial experience in dealing with water-related issues.
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