Environmental Protection in the Water Sector: From Source to Sustainability

Workshop Title:

  Environmental Protection in the Water Sector: From Source to Sustainability

Workshop Topics:

• Introduction to the importance of water as an environmental element
• The water cycle and the impact of human activities
• Environmental challenges in the water sector
• Types of pollution associated with water projects
• Environmental impacts of water projects
• Environmental compliance and regulations
• Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
• Sustainability in the water sector
• Water use efficiency
• Reuse of treated water
• Modern technologies in water management (desalination and loss reduction)
• The role of water in achieving Saudi Vision 2030
• Environmental protection tools and techniques (EMP – monitoring – waste management – emergency response)

Trainer Overview:

Dr. Osama Mohammed Tahoun

A certified environmental trainer, expert, and consultant. Throughout his academic career, he has contributed to publishing numerous scientific papers in internationally peer-reviewed journals. He currently serves as an Associate Professor at the National Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (NIOF) in Egypt, and as a trainer in the Environment and Sustainability Department at the Water Academy in Jubail.

He holds Ph.D. in Science (Environmental Science – Aquatic Microbiology) from Al-Azhar University, 2016 master’s degree in science, 2010.

He has over 23 years of professional experience in environmental consultancy, inspection, and training. His career combines academic expertise with field regulatory experience. He previously worked as an environmental researcher at the Egyptian Environmental Affairs Agency (EEAA), where he conducted field environmental inspections, collected samples (air, water, soil), performed laboratory analyses, and prepared Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) studies for major projects.

The trainer is distinguished by his extensive practical experience as a certified environmental consultant with both the Egyptian Ministry of Environment and the Scientific Professions Syndicate. He has also contributed to designing and delivering various training programs in the fields of environment and sustainability, and has played an active role in developing training plans and curricula for professional diplomas in the environmental field.