Course Summary
Learn about the principles and practices of water management with this course. Discover the challenges of water management and explore innovative solutions.Key Learning Points
- Understand the importance of water management and the impact of climate change on water resources
- Explore the various techniques and strategies for water management
- Learn about the legal and policy frameworks for water management
Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have
- Water Resource Engineer
- USA: $80,000
- India: ₹7,00,000
- Spain: €30,000
- Water Conservation Specialist
- USA: $60,000
- India: ₹5,00,000
- Spain: €25,000
- Water Treatment Plant Operator
- USA: $45,000
- India: ₹4,00,000
- Spain: €20,000
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the principles and practices of water management
- Identify the challenges and opportunities in water management
- Develop strategies and solutions for effective water management
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic understanding of environmental science
- Familiarity with policy and regulations related to water management
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online self-paced
- Video lectures
- Quizzes and assignments
Similar Courses
- Sustainable Water Management
- Water and Development: An Introduction
Related Education Paths
Notable People in This Field
- Water Expert
- Water Activist
Related Books
Description
Water management today is faced with new challenges such as climate change or the effects of human activity. Public and private stakeholders who are active in this field must develop new ways to better manage the water cycle "as a whole".
Outline
- Module 1: From Resource Definition to the Ideals of Community Management
- General Introduction
- 1.1 Introduction to Module 1
- 1.2 The Main Challenges in Water Governance I: Uses, Rules and Territories
- 1.3 The Main Challenges of Water Governance II: Multisectoriality, Funding and Management Modes
- 1.4 The Concept of Resource (Use, Scarcity and Rivalry)
- 1.5 The Resources Types, their Uses and Pressure
- 1.6 Common Goods: the Water Example
- 1.7 The Tragedy of the Commons and the Problems of Collective Action
- 1.8 The Governance of Common Goods. Between the State and the Marketplace
- 1.9 Common Pool Resources Institutions (CPRI)
- 1.10 Case study I: Community Water Management in Latin America
- 1.11 Case study II: Networking Actions of Community Organisations in Latin America
- 1.12 Conclusion of Module 1
- Course Plan
- Module 1 Quiz
- Module 2: The Rules of the Resource, their Uses and their Circumvention
- 2.1 Introduction to Module 2
- 2.2 Institutional Resource Regimes I: Theoretical Framework
- 2.3 Institutional Resource Regimes II: Theoretical Framework
- 2.4 Institutional Regimes Ressources III: the Swiss Case
- 2.5 Institutionnal Regimes Resources IV: the European Case
- 2.6 Water Regulation in the European Union according to the Water Framework Directive (WFD)
- 2.7 From Institutional Resource Regimes to the Implementation Studies
- 2.8 Beyond the Rules I: Opening the Black Box
- 2.9 Beyond the Rules II: Law Activation Strategies and Localized Regulation Arrangements
- 2.10 Case Study: Protection of Aquatic Ecosystem in the Canton of Valais (Switzerland)
- 2.11 Conclusion of Module 2
- Quiz of Module 2
- Module 3: From Integrated Water Resource Management to the Water-Food-Energy and Ecosystem Nexus
- 3.1 Introduction to Module 3
- 3.2 The Multi-Sectorial Nature of Water
- 3.3 The Concept of Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM)
- 3.4 Management of the Rhone River: from Mono-sectoriality to Integration
- 3.5 Moving Beyond IWRM for the Water-Food-Energy and Ecosystem Nexus
- 3.6 Thinking water security with the Nexus
- 3.7 Navigating the Nexus in the Mekong River Basin
- 3.8 Hydropower Production and Protection of the Ecosystem on the Columbia River (USA)
- 3.9 Conclusion Module 3
- Quiz of Module 3
- Module 4: The Integrated Watershed Management (IWM)
- 4.1 Introduction of Module 4
- 4.2 From Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) to Watershed Management
- 4.3 Beyond Watershed: the Functional Regulatory Spaces (FRS) Beyond the Watershed
- 4.4 Watershed Management in Switzerland I: History and Methods
- 4.5 Watershed Management in Switerland: Practical Experience
- 4.6 Pollution Management in the Rhine River Basin
- 4.7 Political Challenges When Implementing Watershed Management
- 4.8 Conclusion of Module 4
- Quiz of Module 4
- Module 5: Water as a Source of Conflict and Cooperation
- 5.1 Introduction to Module 5
- 5.2 Water Wars: Debates and Limits
- 5.3 The Framework of Hydro-Hegemony and Transboundary Interactions
- 5.4 The Case of the Nile Basin I: the Development of Egypt’s Power in the Nile
- 5.5 The Case of the Nile Basin II: the Recent Changes Affecting Egypt’s Power in the Nile
- 5.6 The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam: a Source of Conflict or a Basis of Cooperation in the Nile Basin?
- 5.7 Water Cooperation
- 5.8 Cooperation in the Senegal River Basin: the Organisation for the Development of the Senegal River (OMVS)
- 5.9 Cooperation in the Mekong River Basin: the Mekong River Commission
- 5.10 The Emergence of International Water Law and Its Role in Preventing Water-Related Conflicts
- 5.11 The Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses and international Lakes from the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE)
- 5.12 The Issue of Responsibility and Liability for Transboundary Watercourse Pollution
- 5.13 Conclusion of Module 5
- To go further
- Quiz of Module 5
Summary of User Reviews
The Water Management course on Coursera is highly recommended by users. They praise the comprehensive content and engaging presentation. One key aspect that many users thought was good is the practical approach to the subject.Pros from User Reviews
- Comprehensive content
- Engaging presentation
- Practical approach
- Expert instructors
- Good mix of theory and case studies
Cons from User Reviews
- Lengthy lectures
- Not enough interaction with instructors
- Some technical issues with videos
- Limited opportunities for hands-on learning
- Not suitable for beginners
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