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Integrated water resources management provides coordinated, goal-oriented control for development of river, lake, ocean, wetland and other water assets. This course provides students with a broad introduction to U.S., EU and international perspectives. The evolution of basic concepts behind IWRM will be explored as well the limits of current practices and strategies. Students will examine several different conceptual frameworks, and become familiar with how various US water management agencies and international institutions such as the World Bank, USAID, UNDP and the EU apply the principles of IWRM in various settings. Associated concepts of river basin management, climate adaptation and sustainable development will be addressed within the context of IWRM. Case studies will be presented and evaluated by the students. Offered onsite, annually.