PCRWR participated in World Water City Forum (WWCF-2021) and represented Jhelum City, Pakistan from November 30, 2021 to December 01, 2021 at Daegu, Korea. The event was held in hybrid mode where a large number of water professionals and practitioners participated both physical as well as online. During this event, the solution for two cities (Mikeli-Finland, Shaoxing-China) were announced from the member cities related to water challenges. PCRWR team under the leadership of Dr. Muhammad Ashraf, Chairman suggested solution for Shaoxing city, China on the topic, “Seeking comprehensive and innovative strategies for the management and restoration of plain river ecology”. For Shaoxing, there were four solutions presented by relevant professionals of four countries including Pakistan. In this challenge, Dr. Naveed Iqbal, Director (Hydrology), PCRWR proposed technological sound and practical viable nature-based solutions for sustainable water resources management. The team of four judges consisting of renowned water experts declared PCRWR team winner and awarded “Best Water Solution Award”. Being chair of the session, Mr. Known Young-Jin, mayor of Daegu, Korea extended appreciation letter to PCRWR professional and showed keen interest for future collaborative initiatives.

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