Water Management and Policy in the 21st Century
Netherlands, Maastricht
| Study location | Netherlands, Maastricht |
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| Type | Summer Courses, Full-time |
| Nominal duration | 2 weeks (2 ECTS) |
| Study language | English |
| Course code | MSS2034 |
| Tuition fee | €599 one-time Early Bird Discount: €549,00. |
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| Entry qualification | Enrolled as an Undergraduate student or Undergraduate diploma The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. |
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| Language requirements | English The language of the course is English, so we expect a fluent level and the ability to follow and participate in class. |
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Overview
Course Description
During the Water Management and Policy in the 21-st Century class students will gain a basic understanding of impact of climate change on the water cycle so far. Together we will examine legal and policy issues that decision makers face. The course provides examples of water governance frameworks, policy design, and sustainable water resource management strategies. Students will read selected article and excerpts that will be paternalized in group discussions during class. The students will identify strategies to build environmental policy resilience. The course is structured in 3parts. During the 1st week we will learn about the foundations in the field and use key terminology. We will then examine and discuss the identified changes to water resources, we will analyse modern challenges affecting water resources due to climate change. Lastly, in the 3rd week we will look at the management transboundary water resources and agreements between stake holders.
Goals
The goals of this course is to offer the students a solid basis of knowledge that could further advance their professional career intentions in this area or enhance their ability to contribute meaningfully to related interdisciplinary fields such as environmental science, law, or international relations. The Water Management and Policy in the 21-st Century course has the following Learning Goals:
• Understand core principles of Water Management and Policy.
• Identify contemporary challenges and solutions in the area based on relevant literature.
• Develop critical thinking about policy design and implementation.
• Investigate the impact of climate change on water.
• Encourage practical application through collaborative exercises.
Recommended Literature
• The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Report Analysis (2012-2022)
• Cadillac Desert: The American West and Its Disappearing Water, Revised Edition (1993) by Marc Reisner
• Rate of climate change recent data.
Teaching Methods
Interactive Class, Lectures, Presentations, Research, Working Visits
Assessment Methods
Assignment, Participation, Presentation, Attendance,
Course Coordinator
Domenico De Paoli
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