ARRN is a non political network for exchanging knowledge and technological information on the restoration of rivers and watersheds in Asia.
1. Background of ARRN establishment
The "River Restoration in Asian Monsoon Region" session on 4th World Water Form was cosponsored by three countries of China, Korea and Japan in Mar. 2006. In the session, panel discussion was held between the representatives of Malaysia and UNESCI-IHE additionally to that of three countries.
At the end of the discussion, the necessity of cooperating network, data base of the river restoration and river restoration technical guideline suits for an Asian monsoon region was proposed.
Suggestion on special session “River Restoration in Asian Monsoon Region” in 4th World Water Forum
(1) It has been realized that river restoration is of vital importance to socio-economic sustainable
development in parallel with flood management and water use management.
(2) It is necessary to recognize that the basin as a basic unit for management, that the river environment is
dynamic, and that the environment of the various rivers is maintained by dynamic disturbance.
(3) It is necessary for the countries in Asian monsoon region to establish the suitable methodology and
technology for river restoration, considering dense population, frequent and severe flooding, and
abundant rice paddy.
(4) In Asian monsoon region human-influence to a cultural landscape is harmonized with the ecosystem
traditionally. Those landscapes that have been modified by humans over long periods are often also
important for nature as well as culture.
(5) It is important to develop a database and Asian network of projects and knowledge of international
experts in river restoration. River restoration is a multi-disciplinary and multi-organizational task that
should be supported by river engineers, environmental scientists, ecologists, water managers and the
public.
(6) It is urgent to establish a river restoration guideline suitable for the Asian monsoon region as a reference
for countries with similar social and natural conditions.
Taking these suggestion, Asian River Restoration Network (ARRN) was established in November 2006 with relative organizations in China, Korea and Japan.
2. ARRN Objective
ARRN is a non political network for exchanging knowledge and technological information on the restoration of rivers and watersheds in Asia. One of the objectives is to provide various opportunities and venues for river restoration related organizations and individuals to share and exchange knowledge and experiences related to the restoration of rivers and watersheds through the network. ARRN aims to enrich the participants' knowledge and scientific technology through mutual and multilateral cooperation, and ARRN also contributes to creation of rich river environment in Asia.
3. ARRN Charter and ARRN Bylaws
ARRN Charter (PDF: 74kB)
ARRN bylaws 1: membership (PDF: 33kB)
ARRN bylaws 2: secretariat (PDF: 40kB)
4. ARRN Organization Structure
The structure of ARRN is as following.
Members
ARRN members are classified as National RRN, Regional RRN and Non RRN.
(National RRN : National River Restoration Network)
National RRN is a representative of River Restoration Network in a country which is approved by the Governing Council. Its representative participates in the Governing Council and be entitled to vote for discussion. In addition, one representative possibly participates as member in Information committee and Technical committee respectively.
(Regional RRN : Regional River Restoration Network)
Regional RRN is a group organization (River Restoration Network), with more than twenty individuals or five organizations membership respectively, approved by the Information Committee. Its representative is able to participate in the Governing Council with no voting right.
(Non RRN : Non River Restoration Network)
Non RRN is an organization or individual member approved by the ARRN secretariat.
Governing Council
The operating policy of ARRN is decided by "Governing Council" that consists by the representative of each National RRN. The Council is summarized by the chairman approved in the Council, and resolves the activity plan and the budget planning, etc. of the year.
Information Committee
The Information Committee prepares future vision and activities of ARRN and shares knowledge by establishing a toolbox.
Technical Committee
The Technical Committee provides the technical methods for river restoration including the guideline for Asian countries.
Secretariat
The Secretariat is established for the Governing Council by a rotation of national RRN. The secretariat accomplishes the management conference and various ARRN activities.
5. ARRN Activities
ARRN provides relevant information through website and newsletter as well as on the occasions of international forum, technical workshop and academic conference to exchange knowledge and technical information on river restoration. ARRN also aims to provide opportunities for groups and individuals to share and exchange their knowledge and experiences in the field, which would enable the participants to improve their knowledge and techniques through interaction.
Activities for technical support
Activities for research and development
Activities for publication
Activities for public relations
6. ARRN Activity Reports
The 4th International Forum on Waterfront and Watershed Restoration was held. (30 November 2007)
7. ARRN Governing Council Meeting Reports
19th ARRN Governing Council (September 8, 2025, Australia Brisbane)
18th ARRN Governing Council (September 26, 2024, Beijing China)
17th ARRN Governing Council (November 22, 2023, Shiyan China)
16th ARRN Governing Council (December 7, 2022, Online)
15th ARRN Governing Council (November 16, 2021, Online)
14th ARRN Governing Council (October 23, 2019, Brisbane, Australia)
13th ARRN Governing Council (August 21, 2018, Tokyo, Japan)
12th ARRN Governing Council (August 17, 2017, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)
11th ARRN Governing Council (August 24, 2016, Incheon Rep. of Korea)
10th ARRN Governing Council (April 15, 2015, Kyungju, Rep. of Korea)
9th ARRN Governing Council (October 27, 2014, Vienna AUSTRIA)
8th ARRN Governing Council (September 10, 2013, Chengdu CHINA)
7th ARRN Governing Council (November 24, 2012, Beijing CHINA)
6th ARRN Governing Council (November 11, 2011, Tokyo)
5th ARRN Governing Council (September 15, 2010, Seoul)
4th ARRN Governing Council (September 30, 2009, Seoul)
3rd ARRN Governing Council (November 4, 2008, Beijing)
2nd ARRN Governing Council Meeting was held. (1 December 2007)
1st ARRN Governing Council Meeting was held. (8 November 2006)
8. ARRN Members
National River Restoration Network (National RRN)
Currently, there are three National RRN members.
CRRN (China River Restoration Network)
Secretariat
China Institute of Water Resources and Hydropower Research (IWRH)
KRRN (Korea River Restoration Network)
Secretariat
Korea River Association (KRA)
JRRN (Japan River Restoration Network)
Secretariat
Japan RiverFront research Center (RFC)
Regional River Restoration Network (Regional RRN)
Currently, there is one Regional RRN member.
TRRN (Taichung River Restoration Network)
Secretariat
Water Resources Planning Institute, Water Resources Agency(WRAP)
9. ARRN Secretariat (contact)
Asian River Restoration Network secretariat
Korea River Restoration Network (KRRN)
Innovation Center for Engineering Education /
Department of Smart Civil and Environmental Engineering, DaeJin University
Gongdae-Na B104 (College of Engineering, Na-dong, B104)
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