Adaptation to Water Scarcity
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Adaptation to Water Scarcity at FutureLearn Overview
Duration | 4 weeks |
Total fee | ₹11,044 |
Mode of learning | Online |
Credential | Certificate |
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Adaptation to Water Scarcity at FutureLearn Highlights
- Earn a certificate from EIT
Adaptation to Water Scarcity at FutureLearn Course details
- Practical insights on the most relevant topics of water scarcity
- Analysis of processes in the (urban) water management related to water scarcity
- Overview of adequate technologies for water reclamation
- Water saving in industry
- Preliminary calculations for dimensioning these infrastructures
- Practical recommendations for water resources managers
- Water is essential for human health, socio-economic development, and the provision of long-term environmental services. However, it is estimated that two-thirds of the world's population may face water shortages by 2025.
- On this four-week course, you'll learn the best practices for mitigating and adapting to water scarcity. You'll gain practical insights and vital knowledge of water resources management and innovative water-saving solutions.
- You'll also discover recommendations for water professionals in a range of industries including manufacturing, agri-food, and water utilities.
- Through interactive materials, you'll be introduced to the use of reclaimed water in agriculture.
- To develop your knowledge, you'll dive into the economics of water reuse, review wastewater treatment, and gain an understanding of the EU regulation on water reuse.
- Natural processes have been disrupted by urbanisation and man-made water systems. As a result, water has been forced into the economically unsustainable linear model of take-make-consume-dispose
- On the course, you'll learn how nature-based solutions can sustainably address these challenges. You'll explore different types of nature-based solutions to understand how to integrate them into urban water management.
- Finally, you'll delve into how manufacturing industries can improve their water efficiency. You'll look at techniques such as adaptive management, digital and circular water use innovations, and water conservation.
- By the end of the course, you'll have the skills and knowledge to understand how to tackle the growing threat of water scarcity.
Adaptation to Water Scarcity at FutureLearn Curriculum
Introduction to Water Scarcity
Week 1 - Introduction
Welcome!
Introduction to Climate Change
Water for Food
Water for Urban Development
Additional Material on Water Cycle
Graded Assignment
Water Reuse in Agriculture
Week 2 - Introduction
Linking Wastewater Treatment with Agriculture
Irrigation Practices
Regulations, Socioeconomic Aspects and Treatment Technologies
Quantitative Risk Assessment in Water Reuse in Agriculture
Graded Assignment
Nature-Based Solutions in Urban Water Management
Week 3 - Introduction
Hybrid Grey-Green Infrastructures for a Climate Resilient Urban Environment
Nature-Based Solutions for Stormwater Management and Reuse
The transition from multi-crisis towards a Sustainable WFEB Nexus
IoT, 5G and AI for the Digital Transformation of the Water Sector
Graded Assignment
Water Efficiency in Manufacturing Industries
Week 4 - Introduction
Introduction to Water Efficiency in Manufacturing Industries
Digital and Circular Water Use Innovations in the Industry
Water Interactions in the Industry
Drinking Water Conservation in Brabant
Graded Assignment
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