The Director of Africa Center of Excellence for Water Management, Prof. Feleke Zewge recently made a momentous visit to Hohai University in Nanjing, China. This visit marks an essential moment in the partnership between the two academic institutions and highlights the growing importance of international cooperation in tackling global water and environmental challenges.
Hohai University which got its name from mandarin word “Hohai”, literally means River and sea, is famous in the disciplines related to hydrology, water resources, hydraulic engineering, coastal engineering and marine engineering.
The leader of ACEWM, Prof. Feleke who is renowned expert in environmental Chemistry, during his visit engaged in fruitful deliberations with faculty members and researchers at Hohai University, sharing precious insights and expertise in the field of water education and research. The exchange of knowledge and ideas between these two well-regarded institutions holds promising potential for innovative advancement in addressing pressing environmental issues, especially in the realm of water resource management and sustainability.
On the discussion with Hohai University representatives Prof. Feleke explained 11 Potential collaboration areas namely Water purification, monitoring and restoration of lakes and reservoirs, environmental biotechnology, urban water management, water quality, decentralized waste water treatment, water harvesting, climate change, water conservation ,sanitation, and water governance. Hohai University showed strong interest to jointly develop international projects for possible funding by the Chinese Government.
In addition to fostering academic partnership, Professor Feleke Zewge’s visit provided an opportunity to reinforce cultural connections and reciprocal understanding between Ethiopia and China. His presence at Hohai University serves as a testament to the shared commitment to advancing environmental research and education on a global scale.
As the leader of Regional Center of Excellence Prof. Feleke Zewge continued to take part in a pivotal role in driving initiatives that promote sustainable water practices and environmental stewardship. His visit to Hohai University exemplifies the importance of such international cooperation in addressing the complex challenges facing our planet and emphasizes the potential for impactful change through cross-border collaboration.
The promising outcomes of Professor Feleke Zewge’s visit are sure to resonate within the academic and environmental communities, as the cooperation between Addis Ababa University and Hohai University lay concrete on the way for prospective endeavors in pressing on water education and research on an international level.