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UNEP GEMS/Water Capacity Development Centre

The UNEP GEMS/Water Capacity Development Centre is a unique global water quality monitoring network operating in 125 countries around the world. It provides water quality data to a central database known as GEMStat.

About the Programme

GEMS/Water was established in 1978 in response to a recommendation made at the 1972 Stockholm Conference on the Human Environment as an interagency programme under the auspices of the United Nations through the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the World Health Organization (WHO), the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

Regional Hubs

The GEMS/Water programme is still in a transition phase, with the establishment of Regional Hubs to support and encourage data generation through the establishment of monitoring networks and capacity development as required. Currently, one Regional Hub has been established, at the National Water Agency in Brazil, for the Latin American and Caribbean region and Portuguese speaking countries.

Sustainability

The new 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development has endorsed the importance of water in Goal 6 which aims to ensure the availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. Specifically, Target 6.3 aims to improve water quality by 2030. Monitoring progress towards achievement of this target will require indicators based on measurements obtained by water quality monitoring activities.

University College Cork

University College Cork is a registered charity with the Charities Regulatory Authority. It is committed to providing high-quality education and research opportunities to its students and staff.

Contact Information

The UNEP GEMS/Water Capacity Development Centre is located at the Environmental Research Institute, Ellen Hutchins Building, University College Cork.

Programmes and Courses

The UNEP GEMS/Water Capacity Development Centre offers various programmes and courses, including:

• Continuous Professional Development
• Postgraduate Diploma
• Masters Programmes
• UNEP eLearning
• Handbooks

Research and Innovation

The UNEP GEMS/Water Capacity Development Centre is involved in various research and innovation activities, including:

• Water quality monitoring
• Capacity development
• Sustainable development

News and Reports

The UNEP GEMS/Water Capacity Development Centre publishes various news and reports on its activities and research findings.

Alumni Updates

The UNEP GEMS/Water Capacity Development Centre provides updates on its alumni and their achievements.

GDPR and Site Disclaimer

The UNEP GEMS/Water Capacity Development Centre is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of its students, staff, and visitors. It also provides a site disclaimer on its website.