Course Details
Country:
Netherlands
Institution:
Free University of Amsterdam
Course Title:
Water Management in the Netherlands - 2025
Course Number:
AB_450085
Course Description:
The Netherlands faces increasing sea-levels, more heavy rainfall events, and more frequent droughts. At the same time, our cities are expanding, and socioeconomic activities continue to concentrate in areas which are vulnerable to the effects of climate change. How did the Netherlands deal with these complex challenges in the past? And how do we find solutions for a climate-robust future?
The aim of this course is to gain insight into water management in the Netherlands and how climate change, land use changes, and population growth influence policies and practices. Special attention will be paid the Delta Programme, which aims to protect the Netherlands against floods, ensure freshwater supplies, and to climate-proof the country’s spatial planning. To better understand the water management practices, the course covers the key characteristics of the hydrological system in the Netherlands.
Language:
English
Approved Equivalent:
INTS 399
Attachment Files:
Studyguide (4)_21.pdf
