Water Resources Management and Policy
Discover comprehensive approaches for sustainable water resource management and governance systems that ensure efficient distribution and conservation.
Discover comprehensive approaches for sustainable water resource management and governance systems that ensure efficient distribution and conservation.
This course explores the complexities of water resource management and policy in the face of modern challenges like climate change. Developed by experts from the University of Geneva and the Geneva Water Hub, it covers key topics such as resource definition, community management, institutional resource regimes, integrated water resource management, and transboundary water issues. Through case studies from various global contexts, learners will gain a comprehensive understanding of water governance frameworks, stakeholder engagement, and conflict resolution strategies in water management.
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What you'll learn
Identify the main issues and strategies linked to water resource management
Understand the complexity of water governance through the Institutional Resource Regime framework
Analyze the concept and application of Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM)
Explore the Water-Food-Energy-Ecosystem Nexus approach to water security
Examine the principles and challenges of Integrated Watershed Management
Understand the dynamics of conflict and cooperation in transboundary water resources
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7.5 Hours PreRecorded video
5 quizzes
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There are 5 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive overview of water resources management and policy, addressing modern challenges in water governance. The curriculum is structured into five modules, covering topics from resource definition and community management to transboundary water issues and conflict resolution. Learners will explore key concepts such as Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM), the Water-Food-Energy-Ecosystem Nexus, and international water law. Through diverse case studies from Switzerland, Europe, Africa, and Asia, the course offers practical insights into water management strategies at local, national, and international levels.
From Resource Definition to the Ideals of Community Management
Module 1 · 2 Hours to complete
The Rules of the Resource, their Uses and their Circumvention
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
From Integrated Water Resource Management to the Water-Food-Energy and Ecosystem Nexus
Module 3 · 1 Hours to complete
The Integrated Watershed Management (IWM)
Module 4 · 1 Hours to complete
Water as a Source of Conflict and Cooperation
Module 5 · 2 Hours to complete
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Instructors
Assistant Professor at the University of Geneva
Dr. Christian Bréthaut is an Assistant Professor at the University of Geneva, where he specializes in the analysis of water policies and the management of cross-border rivers. He holds a PhD in Geosciences and Environment from the University of Lausanne and has been leading the Education and Knowledge component at the Geneva Water Hub since August 2014. His research focuses on institutional adaptability in water management, the water-food-energy-ecosystems nexus, and the interplay between science and policy in addressing water-related challenges. Dr. Bréthaut's work contributes significantly to understanding how effective governance can enhance sustainable water management practices in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
Associate Professor in Urban Policy and the Environment at the University of Geneva
Géraldine Pflieger is a Senior Lecturer and Researcher in Urban Policy and the Environment at the University of Geneva, where she has been a faculty member since 2010. She holds a PhD from the École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées and has previously served as a visiting scholar at the University of California, Berkeley, and as a Senior Researcher at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Lausanne. Dr. Pflieger's research focuses on the governance of common resources, particularly water and land, at various scales—international, regional, and local. She examines how urban governance is transformed in response to significant infrastructural and environmental challenges, such as the coordination of transport and land use. In addition to her research, she teaches courses related to environmental policy and international relations. Since 2015, she has co-directed the UNESCO Chair in Hydropolitics at the University of Geneva and has been involved in climate negotiations as a representative for Switzerland. Her work contributes to understanding complex interactions between urbanization, resource management, and environmental sustainability.
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