English

If sufficient demand

The course aims to present a deeper understanding of the close couplings (”nexus”) between water, energy and food, globally as well as locally.

General background – globally and locally
Energy for water
Food, water and energy
Water for energy
“New” renewable energy and water requirements
Climate change
The UN Sustainable Development Goals.

demonstrate the ability to understand the connections water, food and energy production in both a local and global perspective,
demonstrate the ability to understand how climate change affects water resources and the society
demonstrate the ability to understand pros and cons of different energy sourses

demonstrate the ability to identify, formulate and handle complex issues of the topic from a holistic perspective and in a critical, autonomous and creative manner,
demonstrate the ability to, in a scientific way, formulate the complex interconnections between water, food and energy production, both orally and in a written report

demonstrate the ability to argue for and against different water allocation strategies,
be able to critically review studies and reports dealing with allocation of water resources

Lectures

Project

Written report

Seminars given by participants

The exam is a take-home exam given after the first half of the course. The students will also write a report on a given specific topic. This will be presented and discussed during the second halt of the course.

Failed, pass

Masters degree or equivalent

Members of the water research school will be given priority.

Olsson, G.: Water and Energy. IWA Publishing, 2015. ISBN 9781780407326.

VVR060F

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