The course gives insights in the theoretical and methodological elements underlying the notion of ‘integrated water resources management’ (IWRM), with focus on concepts and tools for sustainable planning and management of water resources.
Syllabus
- History of water management
- Concepts and theoretical perspectives on IWRM
- Principles, methodologies & tools for practising IWRM
- Cross-cutting global issues in IWRM, e.g., stakeholder participation, gender, public-private debate
- EU WFD as an example of IWRM in practice,including transboundary management aspects
- Small individual research project with focus on the implementation of the WFD.