Integrated Water Resources Management

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the principles and concepts of Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM).
• Analyze the interconnections between water, environment, and socio-economic systems.
• Identify and address challenges in water resource management through integrated approaches.
• Apply tools and frameworks for sustainable water management.
• Develop strategies for stakeholder engagement and collaboration in water resource management.
• Explore the impact of climate change, population growth, and technology on water resources.
• Design and implement IWRM plans for sustainable development.

Course Content

Introduction to IWRM

• Definition and key principles of IWRM
• History and evolution of IWRM practices
• The need for an integrated approach to water management
• Global and regional perspectives on water resources

Water Resources and Ecosystems

• The hydrological cycle and its significance
• Understanding surface water and groundwater systems
• Water quality and its impact on ecosystems
• Ecosystem-based approaches to water management

Governance and Policy Frameworks

• Water laws and policies at local, national, and international levels
• Institutional frameworks for water management
• Role of governments, NGOs, and private sectors in IWRM
• Transboundary water management and conflict resolution

Stakeholder Engagement and Public Participation

• Identifying stakeholders in water management
• Techniques for effective stakeholder engagement
• Building consensus and resolving conflicts in water management
• Community-based water resource management

Tools and Techniques for IWRM

• Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in water resource planning
• Decision Support Systems (DSS) for water management
• Economic tools: Cost-benefit analysis and water pricing
• Monitoring and evaluation frameworks for water projects

Climate Change and Water Resources

• Impacts of climate change on water availability and quality
• Strategies for climate adaptation in water resource management
• Integrated approaches for drought and flood management
• Role of technology in mitigating climate risks

DATE:

1ST BATCH:20th–23rd Jan  2026

2ND BATCH:12th–15th May  2026

3RD BATCH: 8th–11th Sep     2026