This practical and highly-interactive course includes practical sessions and exercises. Theory learnt will be applied using our state-of-the-art simulators. 

This course is designed to provide participants with a detailed and up-to-date overview of Water, Resources Management and Policies. It covers the key concepts, challenges and importance of sustainable management; the global water cycle, factors affecting water availability and the distribution of fresh water resources; the principles of integrated water resources management (IWRM); analyzing patterns of water demand across different sectors; and the strategies for demand management. 

Further, the course will also discuss the impact of climate change on water resources; the strategies and technologies for improving water use efficiency and promoting conservation practices; the water quality standards and indicators; the sources and types of water pollution; the wastewater treatment and reuse; the pollution prevention and control strategies, groundwater quality and aquifer management; the water quality monitoring and assessment; and the international water law and transboundary water management. 

During this interactive course, participants will learn the national water policies and legislation, water rights and allocation mechanisms; the public participation, stakeholder engagement, conflict resolution and cooperation in water management; the economic instruments in water policy; the water infrastructure planning and development; the reservoir and dam management, rainwater harvesting and storage, irrigation systems and agricultural water management; the smart technologies for urban water management including smart meters and sensors; planning for and managing waterrelated disasters to ensure continuity of services; the emerging technologies and innovations in water treatment, monitoring and conservation; the interdependencies between water and energy systems and strategies for integrated management; adapting water management practices to cope with climate change impacts; the future challenges and opportunities in water resources management; and developing a water management action plan.