The Challenge of Global Water Security (FutureLearn)

On this course, you’ll have an introduction to the challenges of water security and find out why human activity and environmental issues are putting increasing pressure on our water resources.

You’ll explore the physical, biological and social facets connecting to water security around the globe, where you live, and what can be done to achieve water security for all.
What topics will you cover?

What is water security?

- Concepts in water security

- The water cycle

Current issues affecting water security

- Water quality

- Extreme events

- Water footprint

- Water access and ethics

Emerging problems

- Water infrastructure

- Freshwater ecosystem decline

- Global climatic change

- Urbanisation / demographic change

Solutions

- Reducing water demand

- Increasing water supply

- Catchment management

What will you achieve?

By the end of the course, you'll be able to...

- Reflect on the concept of water security

- Explore current challenges in water security across the globe

- Assess the physical, biological and social facets pertaining to water security in your area or region

- Develop the broader knowledge to place your local water challenges within wider regional and global contexts

- Identify those areas where you would like to find out more