Common use of Objectives and Functions Clause in Contracts

Objectives and Functions. 1. The objectives of the Centre shall be to conduct research, capacity building, and information networking activities in the field of water-related hazards and their risk management at the local, national, regional, and global levels in order to prevent and mitigate their impacts and thereby contribute to achieving sustainable development in the framework of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, promote integrated river basin management, and strengthen resilience to societal and climate changes. 2. In order to achieve the above objectives, the functions of the Centre shall be to: (a) promote scientific research and policy studies and undertake effective capacity-building activities at the institutional and professional levels; (b) create and reinforce networks for the exchange of scientific, technical and policy information among institutions and individuals; (c) develop and coordinate cooperative research activities, taking advantage particularly of the installed scientific and professional capacity of the relevant International Hydrological Programme (IHP) networks, the World Water Assessment Programme, the International Flood Initiative and the relevant programmes of governmental and non-governmental organizations, as well as involving international institutions and networks under those auspices; (d) conduct international training courses and educational programmes, especially for the policy makers, practitioners and researchers of the world; (e) organize knowledge and information transfer activities, including international symposia or workshops, and engage in appropriate awareness-raising activities targeted at various audiences, including the general public; (f) develop a programme of information and communication technology through appropriate data application; (g) provide technical consulting services; and (h) produce scientific and technological publications and other media items related to the activities of the Centre. 3. The Centre shall pursue the above objectives and functions in close coordination with IHP.

Objectives and Functions. 1. The objectives of the Centre shall be to conduct research, capacity building, and information networking activities in the field of water-related hazards and their risk management at the local, national, regional, and global levels in order to prevent and mitigate their impacts and thereby contribute to achieving sustainable development in the framework of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by the General Assembly of the United Nations on 25 September 2015, promote integrated river basin management, and strengthen resilience to societal and climate changes. 2. In order to achieve the above objectives, the functions of the Centre shall be to: (a) promote scientific research and policy studies and undertake effective capacity-building activities at the institutional and professional levels; (b) create and reinforce networks for the exchange of scientific, technical and policy information among institutions and individuals; (c) develop and coordinate cooperative research activities, taking advantage particularly of the installed scientific and professional capacity of the relevant International Hydrological Programme (IHPProgramme(IHP) networks, the World Water Assessment Programme, the International Flood Initiative and the relevant programmes of governmental and non-governmental organizations, as well as involving international institutions and networks under those auspices; (d) conduct international training courses and educational programmes, especially for the policy makers, practitioners and researchers of the world; (e) organize knowledge and information transfer activities, including international symposia or workshops, and engage in appropriate awareness-raising activities targeted at various audiences, including the general public; (f) develop a programme of information and communication technology through appropriate data application; (g) provide technical consulting services; and (h) produce scientific and technological publications and other media items related to the activities of the Centre. 3. The Centre shall pursue the above objectives and functions in close coordination with IHP.