GerBergkamp is the Executive Director of the International Water Association – the international network of water professional with app. 10,000 members in 130 countries.  He is a recognized leader in water and environment issues with over 25 years of experience in sustainable development focusing on solutions for world-wide water challenges. He has supported colleagues in over 40 countries world-wide as a director in international organisations, programme coordinator, scientist and as a private consultant.

Dr.Bergkamp’s experience in water and environmental issues include scientific research, local water management, national water policy and international negotiations. His special areas of expertise include optimizing water resources for human and environmental needs, adaptation to climate change, and management of large scale infrastructure in river basins. Most recently he has focused on urban water management, water – energy optimization and utility management.

As a manager, Dr.GerBergkamp has been instrumental in developing world-wide programmes on water management and building capacity to for local change processes. He is the author of several books and reports and speaks and facilitates regularly at international events focusing on transitions and innovations in water management. In doing so, he helps to create strategic insight and foresight for global water security.

Employment History

IWA – International Water Association
  Executive Director                                 　　　　　　　  2012 – Present
  Regional Groups and Programmes Director                  2011 – 2012

WWC – World Water Council

Director General                                  　　　　　　　　 2008 – 2010

IUCN – International Union for the Conservation of Nature
  Head – Water Programme / Programme Coordinator             2000 – 2008
  Freshwater Management Advisor                         　　　　　　 1997 – 2000

University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands

  Scientist / Programme Manager                              1991 – 1997

Ramil BV, The Netherlands

  Technical Advisor / Consultant                              1988 – 1990

Educational History

University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands

PhD, Environmental Sciences                              　　　　1996

MSC, Physical Geography & Environmental Science  1988

University of Wageningen, The Netherlands

          Degree Civil Engineering                                　　　  1987