Course Description
The course introduces students to Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM). The purpose of this course is to give the students of water resources management a wider understanding of IWRM and the procedures and tools available for its implementation.
Objectives
- Introduce the basic principles and practice of IWRM;
- Analyse the functions of natural and anthropogenic factors in water resources management
- Create an appreciation of water conservation and management interactions;
- Introduce transboundary issues in water resources management
- Create an understanding of water as a social and economic good
- Enhance student’s capacity to plan water resource development
- Provide an understanding of principles of catchment management including policies, strategies and institutional arrangements for IWRM
- Introduce measures to protect water resources including laws and regulations governing water resources
Attachment Name | Attachment Type | ||
CIV8117 Integrated Water Resources Management | DOC | PS |