Governance for Transboundary Freshwater Security
This course is part of Sustainable Water Management.
This comprehensive course explores the complex dynamics of transboundary freshwater governance, addressing critical global water security challenges. Designed for professionals and students in water management, the course covers international water law, diplomacy, negotiations, institutional frameworks, and sustainable financing mechanisms. Through practical case studies and expert insights from over 80 water professionals worldwide, participants learn to navigate the complexities of managing shared water resources. The curriculum emphasizes sustainable development and multilevel cooperation, particularly relevant as water scarcity affects billions globally. The course combines theoretical foundations with practical applications, preparing participants to address real-world challenges in transboundary water management.
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What you'll learn
Understand the fundamentals of transboundary freshwater security and cooperation
Master water diplomacy concepts and negotiation techniques
Apply principles of international water law to real-world scenarios
Develop skills in managing transboundary water institutions
Implement effective management tools for water governance
Design sustainable financing strategies for water cooperation
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There are 6 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive understanding of transboundary freshwater governance through six detailed modules. Starting with fundamental concepts of water cooperation and security, it progresses through water diplomacy, international water law, institutional frameworks, and management tools. The curriculum emphasizes practical applications through case studies and real-world examples, covering critical aspects like stakeholder participation, conjunctive water management, and sustainable financing mechanisms. The course integrates theoretical knowledge with practical skills, preparing participants to address complex challenges in transboundary water management.
Introduction to transboundary water cooperation and water security
Module 1
Water diplomacy and negotiation skills
Module 2
International water law
Module 3
Institutions
Module 4
Management tools and mechanisms for governance of transboundary freshwater security
Module 5
Finance for transboundary water security
Module 6
Fee Structure
Individual course purchase is not available - to enroll in this course with a certificate, you need to purchase the complete Professional Certificate Course. For enrollment and detailed fee structure, visit the following: Sustainable Water Management
Instructors
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Global Expert in Transboundary Water Governance and Environmental Diplomacy
Yumiko Yasuda serves as Senior Network and Transboundary Water Cooperation Specialist at the Global Water Partnership (GWP), where she leads thematic work on transboundary water cooperation and environmental governance. After earning her Ph.D. from the Centre for Water Law, Policy and Science at the University of Dundee, MA in environmental policy from Tufts University, and MSc in environmental science from Tsukuba University, she built an impressive career spanning research and practical implementation. Her professional journey includes roles as postdoctoral researcher at the Hague Institute for Global Justice, researcher at the University of Dundee, Livelihoods Coordinator for WWF's Mekong program, and program officer at UNDP GEF Asia Pacific. Her expertise in water diplomacy and political economy analysis has influenced transboundary water management across Africa, Asia, and Latin America. As lead faculty for the Governance for Transboundary Freshwater Security MOOC, she has expanded access to water governance education by translating course materials into five languages. Her work culminated in the book "Rules, Norms and NGO Advocacy Strategies: Hydropower Development on the Mekong River" (Routledge, 2015), while her current focus includes developing practical approaches to implement complex principles like equitable water utilization in transboundary basins
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Distinguished Diplomat and Human Rights Champion
Danilo Türk, born February 19, 1952, has built an extraordinary career spanning academia, diplomacy, and public service. After earning his law degree from the University of Ljubljana in 1975 and Ph.D. in 1982, he became director of Ljubljana's Institute for International Law in 1983. His early career focused on human rights, serving on the UN Sub-Commission on Prevention of Discrimination and Protection of Minorities (1984-1992) and drafting the 1986 UN Declaration on the Right to Development. As Slovenia's first Permanent Representative to the UN (1992-2000), he secured Slovenia's election to the Security Council and served as Council President twice. He then served as UN Assistant Secretary-General for Political Affairs under Kofi Annan (2000-2005) before returning to Slovenia and eventually becoming President (2007-2012). Currently, he serves as President of Club de Madrid, chairs the Global High-Level Panel on Water and Peace, and leads the Danilo Türk Foundation (formerly Let Them Dream) supporting child victims of armed conflict. His academic work continues as professor emeritus at the University of Ljubljana and visiting professor at Columbia University. In 2022, he was appointed to the UN Secretary-General's High-Level Advisory Board on Effective Multilateralism, reflecting his ongoing commitment to international cooperation and human rights.
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