Integrated Water Resources Management Course

Introduction
Sustainable management of water resources and access to safe water and sanitation are essential for unlocking economic growth and productivity, and provide significant leverage for existing investments in health and education. However, water is only one of a number of vital natural resources and it is imperative that water issues are not considered in isolation. Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) approach that has now been accepted internationally as the way forward for efficient, equitable and sustainable development and management of the world's limited water resources and for coping with conflicting demands. This course aims to offer a broad-based coverage of the principles and practices of integrated water resources management (IWRM).
 
Who should attend
This course is targeted on participants who are working in natural sciences, engineering, health, governance, public administration, social science, economics, resource conservation, strategic planning and project management

Course duration
5 Days

Course Content

• Natural Water Resource Management
• Principles of Integrated Water Resources Management
• Policies of Integrated Water Resources Management
• Economical tools in Water Management
• Water Consumption
• Waste Water Management
• Water Security
• Water infrastructure and management
• Desertification
• Water and Agriculture
• Gender Parities in Water Management
• IWRM and Climate Change