{"id":5073,"date":"2022-03-08T09:26:52","date_gmt":"2022-03-08T09:26:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nwf.jfn.ac.lk\/?page_id=5073"},"modified":"2025-11-24T06:12:53","modified_gmt":"2025-11-24T06:12:53","slug":"ymp-north","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.nwf.jfn.ac.lk\/index.php\/ymp-north\/","title":{"rendered":"YWP North"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 data-start=\"146\" data-end=\"201\"><strong data-start=\"150\" data-end=\"199\">Young Water Professionals \u2013 North (YWP\u2013North)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"202\" data-end=\"576\">The <strong data-start=\"206\" data-end=\"255\">Young Water Professionals \u2013 North (YWP\u2013North)<\/strong> is a collaborative network of early-career individuals passionate about water, environment, community development, and sustainable resource management. Our chapter brings together members from diverse academic, technical, and professional backgrounds\u2014united by a shared commitment to creating positive impact in society.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"578\" data-end=\"616\"><strong data-start=\"582\" data-end=\"614\">Our Structure and Activities<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"617\" data-end=\"748\">YWP\u2013North meets <strong data-start=\"633\" data-end=\"650\">twice a month<\/strong> through virtual Zoom sessions, ensuring continuous learning, discussion, and professional growth:<\/p>\n<ol data-start=\"750\" data-end=\"1402\">\n<li data-start=\"750\" data-end=\"1105\">\n<p data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"796\"><strong data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"794\">Emerging Water-Related Topics Session<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"800\" data-end=\"1105\">\n<li data-start=\"800\" data-end=\"981\">\n<p data-start=\"802\" data-end=\"981\">A dedicated monthly meeting focused on global and local water challenges, innovations, climate resilience, groundwater issues, urban water management, and sustainable practices.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"985\" data-end=\"1105\">\n<p data-start=\"987\" data-end=\"1105\">Experts, practitioners, and members share insights, research updates, and case studies to expand collective knowledge.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1107\" data-end=\"1402\">\n<p data-start=\"1110\" data-end=\"1159\"><strong data-start=\"1110\" data-end=\"1157\">Subjective \/ Organizational Matters Session<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1163\" data-end=\"1402\">\n<li data-start=\"1163\" data-end=\"1308\">\n<p data-start=\"1165\" data-end=\"1308\">A separate monthly meeting reserved for internal planning, project discussions, decision-making, operational updates, and collaborative work.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1312\" data-end=\"1402\">\n<p data-start=\"1314\" data-end=\"1402\">This ensures smooth coordination, transparency, and active involvement from all members.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 data-start=\"1404\" data-end=\"1431\"><strong data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1429\">Field Engagements<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1432\" data-end=\"1626\">Although we primarily meet virtually, YWP\u2013North organizes <strong data-start=\"1490\" data-end=\"1519\">field visits periodically<\/strong> to community tanks, water bodies, restoration sites, and environmental hotspots.<br data-start=\"1600\" data-end=\"1603\">These visits help us:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1627\" data-end=\"1817\">\n<li data-start=\"1627\" data-end=\"1659\">\n<p data-start=\"1629\" data-end=\"1659\">Understand ground realities,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1660\" data-end=\"1724\">\n<p data-start=\"1662\" data-end=\"1724\">Connect scientific knowledge with practical community needs,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1725\" data-end=\"1760\">\n<p data-start=\"1727\" data-end=\"1760\">Engage with local stakeholders,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1761\" data-end=\"1817\">\n<p data-start=\"1763\" data-end=\"1817\">Identify opportunities for youth-driven interventions.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>YWP Report : <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1Ve0CcSd2s9N6gde43v__VDylF50QRMs1\/view?usp=sharing\">Elalai Pond Visit 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1763\" data-end=\"1817\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; 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