Certificate of Achievement
Mary Templeman Hogg - O'Rourke
has completed the following course:
The Challenge of Global Water Security
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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