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15 周一, 11/04/2019 - 18:15 UNI and P4CA - Course manual repository vidarv English(英语) (unknown) Negotiations of Water Efficiency_Climate Change Actions in Egyptian case Rasha Sayed rmdesign088@gmail.com Adaptation, Climate Resilience, Mitigation http://msa.edu.eg/msauniversity/ Due to different challenges and deformation in natural resources that the whole world faces, especially water crisis in Egypt, due to climate change and other political, economic and natural impacts, the need for qualified calibers negotiators and scientists in water efficiency and negations has been raised. Egypt is already considered below water poverty level like other different sectors and countries, which could indicate that the next global conflict could be because of water, so understanding the global issues related to water efficiency and negotiations has become a must. Therefore, we need a student who must be aware of effective water resources, water efficiency, and water management and negotiations. The suggested module is a level 6 final year course that addresses the water resources and ways to better negotiations and management for water sustainability. It is an undergraduate elective course, designed for students who want to combine social and political management with engineering. The students should have a background of the water crisis in the middle east, political resources negotiations, and fundamentals of the water budget. The focus will be on water science engineering in addition to water management negotiations. Students should practice and be aware of global negotiations of water resources management, water saving based innovations such as water recycling approach. This course is designed to demonstrate the present and future water challenges, many case studies must be addressed nationally and internationally sites visits and companies’ integrations. Students must engage with the market in order to do their assignments, such engagement along with the most recent local and global issues they receive in lectures could result in graduate students who have fair experience which might facilitate opening many job opportunities. Students should practice in this course all the materials on both levels theoretical and technical methodologies, and this must show in their assignments and activities all along the semester. This 20 credit elective course can be taken by the economy, science, engineering, geology, and law students. City Global (more than one region) English Arabic In-Service Training/Continuing Education 2019
16 周一, 11/04/2019 - 18:15 UNI and P4CA - Course manual repository vidarv English(英语) (unknown) Planning for Climate Change in African Cities Dr Diana Reckien d.reckien@utwente.nl Adaptation, Climate (Atmospheric and Oceanic) Science, Climate Resilience, Disaster Risk Reduction, Mitigation Climate change poses a threat to economic growth and long-term prosperity of many countries around the world. Africa is not an exception, considering the actual and potential impacts of climate change and climate variability that will threaten its vulnerable sectors and human populations. African countries are projected to experience changing rainfall patterns, rising sea levels, and higher temperatures that will affect food security, agricultural production, water availability, and public health, among others. These climate change impacts and climate variability can further produce social and political problems, such as rural-urban migration and water resource disputes. Furthermore, the low levels of development in many African countries, as well as limited institutional, infrastructural, and technical capacities to respond successfully to climate change impacts and climate variability, can exacerbate the situation. In terms of contribution to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, although African countries are the lightest polluters, it has also become apparent that alternative energy sources can offset the increasing energy demand and dependence on biomass. Addressing climate change offers possibilities for low-carbon development. Moreover, there are promising mechanisms that can address both climate change actions and development goals simultaneously. At the city level, strengthening resilience, or the ability to respond to and absorb the effects of a hazardous event in a timely and efficient manner and to sustain this ability in the future, and adaptation; the process of adjusting to actual or expected climate change stimuli or their effects, should be at the forefront of planning. Local governments have an important role to play through the provision of adequate infrastructure, regulation of land use, and other public services that are crucial for urban resilience. Mobilizing local governments, in collaboration with national governments, non-governmental organizations, and international organizations, among others, is also critical for an integrated multi-sectoral approach to climate change. The Course on Planning for Climate Change in African Cities provides the foundation for understanding cities’ exposure and sensitivity to climate change, and how cities can manage these impacts in the face of growing uncertainty. It does so by introducing the basic concepts of urban resilience and adaptation, by using illustrative case studies in different African cities. Furthermore, this module provides lectures on the different approaches for climate change planning, whether ad hoc, strategic or mainstreaming; introduces the different steps in the planning cycle – from initial assessment to monitoring and evaluation; and presents the different decision support and assessment tools for prioritizing climate change actions. This course broadens the discussion on planning for climate change by engaging learners to apply their knowledge and practice their decision-making skills in a simulated exercise. Multi-National Regional Africa English English Short Course/Module (1 Day to 1 Month) 2017