The course provides a solid introduction to the analysis and management of water resources at the global and regional level. It focuses on systems, governance, integrated water resources management, practical examples, and current data, models, and decision-support tools for sustainable water management.
This course introduces students to the assessment and management of water resources, focusing on water availability, quality, uses, and conflicts at regional and global scales. Key topics include water resources systems and assessment, water uses and pressures, water governance and economics, Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM), and tools for monitoring, modelling, and decision support. Students learn to apply baseline water resources assessments and integrate technical, socio-economic, and legal-political perspectives to support sustainable water planning and decision-making.
Lecturer: Prof. Lars Ribbe
Note: application deadline 26.8.2026
written examen: face-to-face at TH Köln (date to be announced/between: 9.2. – 26.2.2027)
Registration for this course:
1. Check the Assessment method in the detailed course description
2. Fill out the form in the sign up button below
3. Since this is an ECTS course from TH Köln, your application will be forwarded to TH Köln. Your registration is successful, when you get a confirmation email. The relevant course information will be provided by the lecturer.
