AS
5.0Reviewed Apr 29, 2016
very interesting course, with good examples. Just the fact it is french with quizz in english makes it not that easy!!! Some of the module are just too theoretical. But nice, very good overall
Water Resources Management and Policy
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". The objective of this MOOC is to develop an understanding of the problems related to water management. Firstly, this course will define a resource and, more specifically, the resource of water. It will look at how water is used and the activities associated with it as well as any potential conflicts. The course will look at water management in detail through the analysis of the different types of rights and obligations associated with, for example, the development of a multi-sectorial regulation system or a watershed management approach. By the end of this course, our aim is to enable you to: 1) Identify the main issues and strategies linked to water resource management 2) Acquire the key reading material needed to understand the many variables (environmental, institutional and political) which affect water and which, in terms of management, may require adjustment. This course was developed by the Geneva Water Hub. Alongside researchers from the University of Geneva from a range of faculties, researchers from other universities and research centres will be involved in this course. Practitioners who deal daily with the political dimension of water management will also input into the course. This MOOC is designed for all those interested in the water sector. Prior training is not necessary to follow our program. The findings presented in this course can be easily reapplied to different contexts and to different scales of analysis. This MOOC is supported by the Geneva Water Hub and the University of Geneva along with the MOOC in « Ecosystem Services: a Method for Sustainable Development » (www.coursera.org/learn/ecosystem-services) and the one in "International Water Law" (www.coursera.org/learn/droit-eau). This course is funded by the Global Programme Water Initiatives of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC). This course is also available in French : www.coursera.org/learn/gestion-eau
Status: Governance
Status: Water Sustainability
Course10 hours
Featured reviews
SG
4.0Reviewed Oct 6, 2019
The course was very informative and helped me understand different aspects related to water, the classes were really helpful in explaining the trans boundary aspects of water.
HK
5.0Reviewed Apr 25, 2023
i have gained alot out of the course, is there a statement of accomplishment for this course? thank you very much for the knowledge gained, i am looking forward to participate in other courses.
JA
5.0Reviewed Mar 20, 2022
Impressive work by the Coursera and the University of Geneva. Every step is well taught, course materials are helpful and I recommend everyone studying IWRM to at least study this course.
AB
5.0Reviewed Nov 16, 2024
Many experts have shared their experiences on how water resources are managed globally. This course will definitely help you understand the derivatives of water locally and globally.
VR
5.0Reviewed Jun 30, 2020
This is a very well made course, with all proper notes and well-prepared module. It was pretty comfortable to complete before the allotted time period and the content were easy to grasp
AP
5.0Reviewed Jun 12, 2016
Interesting and informative. Perfect combination of lecturers, information and amazing views. Look forward to Water Resources Management and Policy 2.0!!!
EA
5.0Reviewed Nov 29, 2019
This is the course that started a new area of interest for me by providing guidance and very clear case studies that make one think and analyze important water management topics.
CO
5.0Reviewed Oct 2, 2020
This course presents complex and hard to understand concepts of water resource management in a very subtle and precise way thus suitable for all learners from all backgrounds and learning levels.
JO
5.0Reviewed Oct 15, 2024
This course has been very insightful and has triggered my thirst for more knowledge. The information is well articulated, very practical, simplified and contextual in everyday application.
UG
5.0Reviewed Sep 29, 2020
I came to know the framework to be involve in water resource management .The actors wo are involved in .I found this course very informative course.Thank you
PC
5.0Reviewed May 22, 2021
The course was very helpful & interesting only language barrier as we Indian's only understand English as foreign language apart from that everything was well and good.