In-Situ Engagement Project (ISEP) Together with the convenors, community members and other local stakeholders, the ISEP participants will collaborate to produce a draft final riparian zone plan for the 15-km stretch of the Ngong River. This will be a comprehensive and integrated draft action plan, which will include both spatial and sectoral components, addressing key environmental, social, and economic priorities of the river ecosystem. The action plan will be presented to the local stakeholders after the conclusion of the ISEP 2025 on 14 September 2025.
The ISEP targets a multidisciplinary group including representatives from riverine communities, academia, government institutions, civil society organisations (CSOs), and the industrial sector. By bringing together these diverse stakeholders, the project aims to harness a wide range of expertise and perspectives, thereby ensuring that the riparian regeneration plan is holistic, scientifically sound, and community-driven. Collaboration among these groups will foster shared responsibility and ensure that both policy and on-the-ground actions align with the community's needs and the plan objectives.
To ensure a holistic approach to riparian planning, we are looking for participants with a transdisciplinary approach, spanning a couple of disciplines; who have field experience; and who have experience in bringing in the knowledge of stakeholders on the ground.
The In-Situ Engagement Project 2025 welcomes participation of, but not limited to: civil engineers; climate experts; ecologists; environmentalists; geologists; human geographers;
hydrologists and flood risk analysts; landscape architects; sociologists; transport and mobility experts; urban anthropologists; urban planners; water and sanitation experts. Application and selection procedure To apply for participation in the In-Situ Engagement Project 2025, please complete the application form on our website. The deadline for applications is Friday 7 February 2025. Participation requirements Successful applicants receiving an acceptance letter must formally confirm their participation in the ISEP within one week of notification. Applicants who fail to send a confirmation email within one week of notification will forfeit their letter of acceptance.
Selected participants are expected to take part in the full event and agree to attend all events from 7-14 September 2025, including lectures, field trips, group presentations, etc. Participants also agree to read pre-circulated background materials as generated by the conveners and take part in the online half-day pre-programme meeting in April/May 2025. The exact date for this pre-programme meeting will be confirmed after the selection process. Language requirements A working language of English is required and presentations will be in English. No translation/interpretation services will be available. Accommodation and local costs Accommodation for seven nights (for out-of-town participants), daily lunch during the ISEP dates, two group dinners, and local transport (as necessary) to all field trip sites are included. Travel costs Participants who have been selected are expected to fund their own travel expenses. Limited (partial) travel grants are available to (partially) cover travel costs and visa costs. For more information, please see Financial Support. Information For more information please go to www.iias.asia. | | | The International Institute for Asian Studies (IIAS) is a global research organisation and knowledge exchange platform based in Leiden, The Netherlands. Across multiple international platforms and programmes, IIAS promotes critical, humanistic, and collaborative work on, with, in, and beyond Asia. The Institute's academic strategy coalesces around five interrelated core priorities: Research, Education & Pedagogy, Civic Engagement, Network Building, and Communication & Dissemination. IIAS | P.O. Box 9500 | 2300 RA | Leiden | www.iias.asia | Contact | | | | | |
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