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IRRI-Mexico offers a wide variety of certified training courses throughout the year, related to diverse environmental, ecological and conservation areas. All of the courses offered are officially certified by Alliant International University, Mexico. The majority of the courses take place in Mexico City although some involve visits to rural areas and excursions relevant to the theme in question. In case of foreign visitors, our personnel offer translation services between Spanish and English. Please contact us if you are interested in custom designed courses for your organization or if you would like to obtain information regarding special group promotions. Mexico Biodigester
Installation Course
November 16-18, 2007 Las Margaritas, Chiapas Help install a working biodigester in small farm cooperative in rural Las Margaritas, Chiapas. This three day course will cover an overview of biodigester
applications, and the impacts this technology can have on the
energy production, health, water quality, emissions and economics
of households and communities. The science of anaerobic digestion
and its many applications will be covered, but the course focus
will be the installation of a functioning biodigester and working
with the co-op members to design, install, and support the system.
The goal is to provide a fuel source to a local family for cooking
and heating as well as a waste treatment system for the production
of organic fertilizer. This course immediately follows the second Energy and Water Forum in San Cristobal de las Casas, Chiapas, five days of speakers, workshops, and collaborative work around the sustainable management and development of water and energy resources. The forum is the 12th-16th of November, and course participants are encouraged to participate in some or all of this free event. See the event website for more info: http://www.foroaguayenergia.org
This installation will primarily be taught in Spanish, but
there will be an introductory session in English. Translation
and extra time can be given to those who need clarification
or more English materials. Please email for logistics information: alex@irrimexico.org
Water Management and Technology
October 8-12th , 2007, Parque Xochitla, State of Mexico New! The world renowned Centre for Affordable Water and Sanitation Technology (www.cawst.org) will be a part of our fifth annual Water Management course!
The Centre for Water and Sanitation Technology (CAWST) will add an exciting hands-on component with the construction of BioSand filters workshop, offering experience and context from projects all over the world. We will also offer an extra day session specifically for water program implementers who want more information on how to install water treatment programs in rural communities. This workshop is co-sponsored by CAWST and Solar Energy International (SEI). Topics
Include: Instructores: For Directions to Xochitla see www.xochitla.org.mx Course cost: $550 USD including all course material and in-course transportation. Not including food or lodging. Course Agenda: Monday, Oct. 8th, 2007 Tuesday, Oct. 9th, 2007 Wednesday, Oct. 10th, 2007
Thursday, Oct. 11th, 2007
Friday, Oct. 12th, 2007
Hands-on Biodigester and Rainwater Harvesting Course Mazamitlan, Jalisco, Mexico July 5-8, 2007 Produce your own fuel and potable water! As part of our Biogas Course Series, IRRI-Mexico is offering an opportunity to receive professional training in biodigester systems, including the installation of a working system at a local family farm in our first workshop in Jalisco, Mexico. Included as well is theory and site evaluation of a number of sites for effective rainwater harvesting systems, from homes to large buildings. For more information contact info@irrimexico.org Program Implementation Course for BioSand Water Filters
Training courses on the BioSand filter are essential to ensure the proper and consistent use of the filters in diverse regions of the world. Knowledge which is vital to the health of the users is provided during this training. The workshop offers instruction and hands-on experience in construction of all components of the filter - the concrete containers, media, diffuser basins, and lids. The participant will gain a clear understanding of the rationale in which the filter design is grounded, how to install it and how to instruct householders on its correct usage. The workshop includes teachings on the fundamentals of water epidemiology, household water treatment alternatives, and alternate water sources - a proper understanding of these elements is essential to the correct application of the filters. The workshop also introduces sanitation, hygiene, the global impact of clean water, and water testing. For more info contact info@irrimexico.org This course is a joint presentation of IRRI-Mexico and The Centre for Affordable Water and Sanitation Technology (CAWST, www.cawst.org), a registered Canadian humanitarian organization that provides professional services - education, training and technical consulting - to organizations that serve the poor in developing countries.
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This
course offers a general overview of the situation of water in
the world, along with the main technological options for sustainable
management. Consisting of a series of combined seminars and field
trips, the program gives participants the basics required for
proper evaluation and monitoring as well as designing simple treatment
systems for different types of water. A Developing Country approach
and a focus on appropriate technologies is present throughout
the workshop. 
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