Cardiff University - The Challenge of Global Water Security
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The Challenge of Global Water Security at FutureLearn Overview
The Challenge of Global Water Security
at FutureLearn
Duration | 4 weeks |
Total fee | ₹2,763 |
Mode of learning | Online |
Credential | Certificate |
The Challenge of Global Water Security at FutureLearn Highlights
The Challenge of Global Water Security
at FutureLearn
- Duration 4 weeks
- Weekly study 3 hours
The Challenge of Global Water Security at FutureLearn Course details
The Challenge of Global Water Security
at FutureLearn
Skills you will learn
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- Over the next 30 years it is estimated that 80% of the world's population will live in areas with high levels of water scarcity.
- How do we manage this so that we can ensure global water security for both people and ecosystems?
- On this course, you'll have an introduction to the challenges of water security and find out why human activity and environmental issues are putting increasing pressure on our water resources.
- You'll explore the physical, biological and social facets connecting to water security around the globe, where you live, and what can be done to achieve water security for all.
The Challenge of Global Water Security at FutureLearn Curriculum
The Challenge of Global Water Security
at FutureLearn
What is water security?
Introduction to water security
Concepts in water security
The water cycle
Recap
Current issues affecting water security
Introduction
Water quality
Extreme events
Water footprint
Water access & ethics
Recap
Emerging problems
Introduction
Water infrastructure and innovation
Freshwater ecosystem decline
Global climatic change
Urbanisation and demographic change
Recap
Solutions
Introduction
Reducing water demand
Catchment management
Water governance
Recap
Course summary
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