About This Course
This Sustainable Water Management course offers a comprehensive overview of strategies for ensuring a water-secure future, particularly in the Middle East, North Africa (MENA), and Gulf regions.
Participants will explore:
- The core principles of integrated water resource management (IWRM).
- Regional water scarcity challenges.
- Innovative technologies are transforming water management.
- The role of artificial intelligence (AI) in optimizing water resources.
Real-world case studies showcasing successful initiatives.
Course Content
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Introduction to Water Management
- Water Management Fundamentals: Core principles, IWRM approaches, water security concepts.
- Global Water Challenges: Access to water, sanitation issues, wastewater treatment, and climate change impacts.
- MENA Water Challenges: Regional pressures such as population growth, climate change, groundwater depletion, and desalination dependency.
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Building a Water-Smart Future
- Principles of Sustainable Water Management:
Efficiency, equity, environmental protection, economic viability, resilience, and stakeholder participation.
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Technologies & Innovations Transforming Water Management
- Advanced Desalination Technologies.
- Water Recycling and Reuse Systems.
- Smart Water Management Solutions.
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AI-Powered Forecasting for Water Resource Planning
- AI Applications in Water Management: Predictive maintenance, network optimization, quality monitoring, flood and drought forecasting, precision irrigation.
- Benefits of AI: operational improvements, environmental sustainability, economic gains, and enhanced social welfare.
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Real-World Water Management Actions
- Policy and Governance Frameworks: National strategies, water pricing models, regulations, incentives, and transboundary water cooperation.
- Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs): Investment models, R&D collaborations, technology transfer initiatives.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
Understand sustainable and integrated water management principles.
Analyze water scarcity and climate challenges specific to the MENA and Gulf regions.
Evaluate advanced technologies like desalination, water recycling, and smart management systems.
Assess the role of AI in water management.
Identify key policy, governance, and financing strategies.
Draw actionable insights from regional success stories.
Develop strategic recommendations to enhance water security and resilience.
Requirements
- • A solid foundation in water science and basic water management principles.
- • Experience in water-related projects or policymaking in the MENA or Gulf regions (recommended but not mandatory).
Target Audience
- This course is designed for experienced professionals aiming to deepen their expertise and develop strategic solutions for water sustainability in some of the world's most water-stressed areas
Curriculum
1 Lesson
Session
Sustainable Water Management in MENA and Gulf Regions – Webinar
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Enrollment validity:
Lifetime
