Open Courses Integrated Water Resources Management and Sustainability
Sustainable management of water resources and good water governance are essential for meeting the environmental, social and economic challenges of the 21st century. The course covers topics such as public policies, management instruments, ecosystem conserv Read more
Course formatOnline
Hours64h
Credits20 ECTS
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1ª Edição
1ª Edição
Coming SoonStart date 15 Nov, 2026End date 15 Jan, 2027Enroll end 14 Nov, 2026
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What will I learn in this course?
What will I learn in this course?
Sustainable management of water resources and good water governance are essential for meeting the environmental, social and economic challenges of the 21st century. The course covers topics such as public policies, management instruments, ecosystem conservation and basin management, with an integrated and sustainable approach. The teaching staff is made up of leading specialists and academics at national level.
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Main reasons for choosing this course on ULusófona
Main reasons for choosing this course on ULusófona
- Respond to the major environmental and social challenges related to water with an integrated and systemic vision.
- Acquire practical tools to plan and implement sustainable management strategies in different contexts.
- Develop skills that enhance inter-institutional co-operation and informed decision-making.
- Obtain interdisciplinary training that combines technical, environmental and political knowledge.
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Entry requirements and conditions
Entry requirements and conditions
The selection process is based on analysing candidates' academic and professional backgrounds.
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Technical and professional skills that I will acquire
Technical and professional skills that I will acquire
- Apply integrated and sustainable approaches to water management; - Identify and articulate different planning and regulatory instruments; - Evaluate the environmental and social impacts of management decisions; - Integrate conservation and climate adaptation objectives into basin management; - Promote coordination between different actors and sectors.
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Profile of the candidates for whom the course is intended
Profile of the candidates for whom the course is intended
It is aimed at professionals from public and private institutions, NGOs, academics and consultants in the fields of environment, engineering, planning and management, with an interest in developing skills in integrated and sustainable water management.
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Program
Program
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Coastal dynamics and sediment management
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Hydrology and ecology of water resources
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Integrated water resources management I
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Integrated water resources management II
2.5 ects
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Career opportunities and career prospects
Career opportunities and career prospects
Graduates will be able to work in water resources agencies, municipal councils, management entities, consultancy firms, NGOs or research centres, developing integrated and sustainable water management strategies.
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Observations
Observations
This course is part of the postgraduate programme in Integrated Water Management and Governance, and can be taken as part of the 3 free courses available.
Lisboa | Faculdade de Engenharia
Values
Inscrição:
100€
Nº de prestações: 3 / Valor de cada prestação:
180€
Propina total:
540€
