Water Resources Management and Policy

2023/2024

Type: Mago-Lego

Delivered by: Faculty of World Economy and International Affairs

When: 2 module

Open to: students of one campus

Language: English

ECTS credits: 3

Contact hours: 28

Full Syllabus

Abstract

This course provides students an opportunity to increase their understanding of the role that water plays in human, environmental and economic systems. The major objectives of the course are to learn basic economic principles governing the allocation of various categories of water resources among competing uses; and to gain experience with analytical tools application. The class covers both water quality and water quantity topics. Thus, this course includes the following topics: (1) water: unity in diversity; (2) water as a social and economic good; (3) water demand management and planning for the water sector; (4) role of economic instruments in water resource management; (5) water footprint; (6) the role of water in climate change and green development and circular economy agendas; (7) conflict resolution in water management. Moreover, supply and demand models, non-market valuation techniques, and water pricing will be covered.

Learning Objectives

to form students' understanding of water resources and policy

Expected Learning Outcomes

understand the role of water resources in the community
understand what is included in the fresh water supply
understand that water resources are not infinite
know IWRM, EU Water Framework Directive and OECD Recommendation on Water
understand the structure of the economics of water resources
know the basic economic instruments for managing water resources, bodies and infrastructure systems
determine the potential of water markets in the future
understand the role of water in international trade

Course Contents

Water Resources
Water as a key element in a life support system
Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM)
Introduction to the economics of water resources
Water basin management
Potential of water markets

Assessment Elements

Attendance of lectures and seminars
Active participation in seminars
Exam

Interim Assessment

2023/2024 2nd module
0.3 * Active participation in seminars + 0.15 * Attendance of lectures and seminars + 0.55 * Exam

Bibliography

Recommended Core Bibliography

Conflict, cooperation and institutions in international water management : an economic analysis, Dombrowsky, I., 2007
Cost-benefit analysis and water resources management, , 2005
Dependability and Survivability Evaluation of a Water Distribution Process with Arcade. (2009). 9th Nternational Workshop on Performability Modeling of Computer and Communication Systems, PMMCS 2009, (9), 4–7. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsnar&AN=edsnar.oai.ris.utwente.nl.publications.31714d06.af56.4ea4.bc6a.a47a5ba8ff94
Fisher, S. C., Fanelli, R. M., & Selbig, W. R. (2016). Urban infrastructure and water management : science capabilities of the U.S. Geological Survey / by Shawn C. Fisher, Rosemary M. Fanelli, and William R. Selbig. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsgpr&AN=edsgpr.001027534
Global Water Transfer Megaprojects: A Potential Solution for the Water-Food-Energy Nexus? (2018). Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsbas&AN=edsbas.F0BE42E6
Introduction to the economics of water resources : an international perspective, Merrett, S., 2003
Sustainable Management of Water Resources : an Integrated Approach, edited by Carlo Giupponi (et. al.), 361 p., , 2006

Recommended Additional Bibliography

Climate change and water resources, Rosales, J., 2019
In search of sustainable water management : international lessons for the American West and beyond, , 2005
The economics of water management in developing countries : problems, principles and policies, , 2003
WATER MANAGEMENT AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT - Safer K. - Редакция журнала RJOAS - 2014 - https://znanium.com/catalog/product/502774 - 1085319 - ZNANIUM
Woolf, V. Freshwater / V. Woolf. — Санкт-Петербург : Лань, 2013. — 17 с. — ISBN 978-5-507-37155-6. — Текст : электронный // Лань : электронно-библиотечная система. — URL: https://e.lanbook.com/book/43131 (дата обращения: 00.00.0000). — Режим доступа: для авториз. пользователей.

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