The Challenge of Global Water Security

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Cardiff University

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The Challenge of Global Water Security

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The Challenge of Global Water Security

The course The Challenge of Global Water Security is an online class provided by Cardiff University through Future Learn. It may be possible to receive a verified certification or use the course to prepare for a degree.

An introduction to the challenges of water security on a local and global scale.

Course description

How do we achieve water security for everyone?
4 weeks

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.

Concepts in water security
The water cycle
Water quality
Extreme events
Water footprint
Water access and ethics
Water infrastructure
Freshwater ecosystem decline
Global climatic change
Urbanisation / demographic change
Reducing water demand
Increasing water supply
Catchment management
Water governance

Reflect on the concept of water security
Explore current challenges in water security across the globe
Assess the physical, biological and social facets pertaining to water security in your area or region
Develop the broader knowledge to place your local water challenges within wider regional and global contexts
Identify those areas where you would like to find out more

This course is aimed at anyone interested in global water security, but it may be of particular interest to water research professionals and students studying science.

Cardiff University
Cardiff University is a member of the Russell Group of the UK’s leading research-intensive universities and is ranked within the top 150 universities in the world in the QS World University Rankings.

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Prerequisites & Facts

The Challenge of Global Water Security

Course Topic

Nature & Environment, Science, Engineering & Maths

University, College, Institution

Cardiff University

Course Skill Level

see course summary

Course Language

English

Place of class

Online, self-paced (see curriculum for more information)

Degree

Certificate

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The Challenge of Global Water Security

To obtain a verified certificate from Future Learn / Cardiff University you have to finish this course or the latest version of it, if there is a new edition. The class may be free of charge, but there could be some cost to receive a verified certificate or to access the learning materials. The specifics of the course may have been changed, please consult the provider to get the latest quotes and news.

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