Program Overview

United Nations University

Institute for Water, Environment and Health

The United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health offers a course titled INWEH-08 Environmental Flows.

Course Description

The course presents the concept of environmental flows (EF) for freshwater biodiversity and livelihoods, explains methods of EF assessment, and reviews existing EF-related national and global policy documents and processes.

Course Details

• Course Number: INWEH-08
• Course Start: Dec 18, 2020
• Course End: Dec 10, 2022
• Duration: 05:00 hours
• Certificate: No
• Language: English

Learning Outcomes

After completing the course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the science behind the concept of EF
• Become familiar with existing approaches for EF assessment
• Become familiar with existing national and global EF-related policies
• Gain specific knowledge and skills, including:
  • Key concepts underpinning Flood forecasting and early warning
  • International efforts in flood risk mitigation through FEWS

Target Audience

The course can be a component of a relevant full M Sc.-level study program. It can also be useful for:

• Water practitioners engaged in continuing learning
• Policy actors in developing countries who need a first and general exposure to the EF concept

Course Developer

The course was developed by Vladimir Smakhtin, Director of the United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health.