International Water Law

Instructors: Laurence Boisson de Chazournes +3 more

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Skills you'll gain

  •   Water Resources
  •   Environment and Resource Management
  •   Environmental Laws
  •   Diplomacy
  •   International Relations
  •   Arbitration
  •   Conflict Management
  •   Environmental Regulations
  •   Adjudication
  •   Case Law
  •   Pollution Prevention
  •   Mediation
  • There are 5 modules in this course

    The MOOC is made up of 5 modules. As each module addresses a different theme, they can be viewed in any order. However, the modules do follow a certain pedagogical logic and following in order will be especially helpful to those who are new to the subject. Each module is accompanied by an evaluation questionnaire or quiz. A certificate will be awarded to students who obtain an average of at least 80% in the quizzes. By the end of this course, you will be able to: 1) Describe the issues related to the regulation of transboundary freshwaters; 2) Explain how transboundary freshwater regulations have evolved; 3) Recall and interpret the key principles governing water resource regulation; 4) Understand the role of transboundary freshwater dispute settlement mechanisms in the development of international freshwater law (or to understand the role of international courts and tribunals in the resolution of conflicts) This MOOC was developed by the Platform for International Freshwater Law that is part of the Geneva Water Hub, assisted by the MOOC Team of the University of Geneva. Alongside the researchers and teachers of the Platform, several international experts have also participated. This MOOC is one of three courses supported by the Water Hub Geneva and the University of Geneva. The other MOOCS are "Water Management and Policy" (www.coursera.org/learn/gestioneau) and "Ecosystem Services: a method for sustainable development "(www.coursera.org/learn/ecosystem-services). The Global Water Program of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) has funded this course. This MOOC was originally created in French. It has English subtitles.

    Module 2: The Evolution of the International Regulation on Fresh Water Resources

    Module 3: The Principles of the Law on Transboundary Water Resources I

    The Principles of the Law on Transboundary Water Resources II

    Module 5: Prevention and Resolution of Water-Related Disputes

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