Certificate of Achievement

Mary Templeman Hogg - O'Rourke

has completed the following course:

The Challenge of Global Water Security

Cardiff University

This course provided an introduction to the challenges surrounding water security on a global and local scale and explored why human activity and environmental issues are putting increasing pressure on our water resources.

4 weeks, 3 hours per week

Professor Steve Ormerod

Professor of Ecology, School of Biosciences. Assistant Director, Water Research Institute

Cardiff University

Transcript

Learning outcomes

  • 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

Syllabus

What is water security?

  • Current issues affecting water security
  • Global uncertainties
  • Emerging problems and solutions

Current issues affecting water security

  • Water quality
  • Extreme events
  • Water footprint
  • Water access and ethics

Global uncertainties

  • Climate change drivers
  • Responses to change
  • Urbanisation and emerging pollutants

Emerging problems and solutions

  • Freshwater ecosystem decline
  • Water infrastructure and innovation
  • Water quality in catchments

Issued on 15th September 2022

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Free online course:

The Challenge of Global Water Security

Cardiff University