Dr. Hisham Osman is a research fellow IISD’s Water Program. He is currently an Environmental Specialist with the World Bank Group in Washington D.C. He has over seven years of experience in the fields of hydrology, hydraulics, water resources management, and mathematical modelling.
Hisham specializes in water resources management, and developing and applying modelling tools for hydrological and hydraulics assessments. Hisham has been involved in a wide range of technical and research projects on water and agriculture in Canada, Africa (Sudan, Nigeria, and Mauritania), Europe (United Kingdom and Ireland) and Pakistan. He has extensive experience in both the academic research side of engineering as well as implementing hydrological engineering and design practices.
All Publications
- Manitoba Prairie Lakes: Mass balance budget for nutrient management at Pelican Lake, Manitoba
Report - October 10, 2017
This study documents the variance and relative importance of different nutrient sources and internal lake processes for a Prairie lake (Pelican Lake, Manitoba). - Wetlands: Protecting us from floods and saving us money
Blog - July 27, 2017
Can wetlands protect us from floods, while also bringing us financial benefits? Hisham Osman thinks so... - The Vulnerability of Pakistan's Water Sector to the Impacts of Climate Change: Identification of gaps and recommendations for action
Report - June 11, 2017
This report explores the vulnerability of Pakistan’s water supply to climate change, noting potential changes in water availability, water demand, implications for key sectors, and strategies for addressing knowledge and capacity gaps. - Large Area Planning in the Nelson-Churchill River Basin (NCRB): Laying a foundation in northern Manitoba
Report - November 23, 2016
This report explores two trends—the growing tendency towards large basin management and consideration of ecosystem services in decision making—for the northern portion of the Nelson-Churchill River Basin in Canada. - Large Area Planning in the Nelson-Churchill River Basin (NCRB): Laying a foundation in northern Manitoba (Summary)
Report - November 23, 2016
This document summarizes a longer report that explores two trends—the growing tendency towards large basin management and consideration of ecosystem services in decision making—for the northern portion of the Nelson-Churchill River Basin in Canada. - Making Every Drop Count: Pakistan’s growing water scarcity challenge
Blog - September 29, 2016
Can climate change risks spur needed action?