80th UNEP/UNESCO/BMU International Short Course on Environmental Management for Developing Countries - Integrated Water Resources Management (SC80)

Motivation

Climate change is likely to increase the mismatch between water supply and demand in the future. The frequency and intensity of flood and drought events are expected to change, with dr astic effects on socio-economic conditions and the environment. Water quality continues to decrease due to the discharge of polluted wastewater and thus increases water scarcity, endangers human health and pollutes ecosystems -and thereby hinders sustainable development of the economy. Affordable supply and disposal options are urgently sought. A large part of the wastewater is currently discharged untreated worldwide. Improved wastewater management in the sense of a more circular economy holds great opportunities that must be exploited due to the increasing pressure on water resources.

Course concept and objectives

In line with SDG 6 of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the course contributes to building up capacities to protect, monitor and clean up the available water resources. The advanced training course addresses aspects of water quality and quantity with an integrated water resource management approach. Adequate legal provisions, robust political requirements and suitable technologies are considered.

Successful participants are awarded a Certificate of Proficiency in Integrated Water Resources Management.

Target groups

This course is aimed at senior management experts who prepare and implement political decisions as well as decision-makers in ministries, authorities, local government and non-governmental institutions of developing countries (including newly industrialised economies) working on the protection of water resources.

We expect a high motivation to explore concepts for integrated water resource management - as well as working towards implementing them. A first university degree (e.g. BA, BSc) in a related field (e.g. geology, geography, hydrology, meteorology, hydraulic engineering, planning, water management) is essential. Adequate communication skills in English language and the nomination by the delegating institution are mandatory.