Climate change in integrated water management

It is now widely accepted that climate change will lead to an intensification of the global hydrological cycle and will have a major impact on regional water resources.

It is also clear that, in many parts of the world, variability in climate conditions, next to many socio-economic and environmental developments, is already having major impacts and that such variability is increasing.

Both present variability and long-term climate change impacts are most severe in a large part of the developing world, and particularly affect the poor in these regions.

Learning objectives

Upon completion of the course, the participants will be able to:

- understand how climate change can be fitted into the concept of Integrated Water Resources Management;
- understand the climate system and the hydrological cycle and how they are changing;
- be aware of the impact of climate change on society;
- deal with risk and uncertainty in the context of water and climate change and especially variability;
- understand adaptation options in relation to water and climate change.

ECTS Credit Points: 5

Examination:

It is possible to take part in the examination of this short course. If you obtain a passing mark for this examination and return to UNESCO-IHE within four years after completion of the short course to follow a full MSc programme, you will receive exemption for this short course/module. The costs for this exam are €250 extra and should be borne by yourself. Taking part in the examination is not compulsory.