N-HYPPADEC GIS/ CLIMATE CHANGE UNIT HEAD PARTICIPATES IN IAEA INTERNATIONAL TRAINING ON ISOTOPE-ENABLED WATER BALANCE MODELLING.

N-HYPPADEC GIS/ CLIMATE CHANGE UNIT HEAD PARTICIPATES IN IAEA INTERNATIONAL TRAINING ON ISOTOPE-ENABLED WATER BALANCE MODELLING.

The Head of the GIS/ Climate Change Unit of the N-HYPPADEC, Ms. Rukayyah A. Bahago, is participating in the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Training Course on Isotope-enabled Water Balance Modelling Using the JAMS/J2000iso Modelling System (Part I) in Vienna, Austria.

The highly specialized international training, fully sponsored by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), brings together water resources and hydrology professionals from across the world to strengthen capacity in isotope hydrology, advanced hydrological modelling, climate data processing, and integrated water resources management.

As part of the practical sessions, Ms. Rukayyah is applying the knowledge gained by developing a JAMS/J2000 hydrological model for the Kainji Catchment, one of Nigeria’s most strategic river basins and a key operational area within N-HYPPADEC’s mandate. The modelling exercise integrates remote sensing, GIS, Google Earth Engine, climate datasets, hydrological response unit (HRU) delineation, streamflow analysis, and isotope-enabled water balance modelling to improve understanding of watershed dynamics and support evidence-based water resources management.

The skills and expertise acquired through the training will significantly enhance the Commission’s technical capacity in flood risk assessment, watershed and catchment modelling, climate change adaptation planning, environmental monitoring, and the sustainable management of hydroelectric power-producing areas. The application of the JAMS/J2000 modelling system to the Kainji Catchment is expected to provide valuable scientific insights that will support N-HYPPADEC’s interventions in flood mitigation, ecosystem management, and community resilience across its member states.

Although the training is fully funded by the IAEA, the knowledge and practical experience gained constitute a valuable investment in institutional capacity, positioning N-HYPPADEC to leverage internationally recognized hydrological modelling tools and best practices to address water-related challenges.

N-HYPPADEC remains committed to promoting innovation, strengthening technical expertise, and fostering international collaboration in pursuit of sustainable development and improved livelihoods within hydroelectric power-producing communities