From 2008-03-01 to 2008-07-01

Venue: (online course)

Summary:
Wetlands perform vital functions in the water cycle and play a role in flood management, groundwater recharge, water quality improvement, CO2 balance, micro-climatic effects, biodiversity and global warming. Wetlands Management also sustain the livelihoods of many hundreds of millions of people. However, wetlands all over the world are under threat and are being destroyed at an alarming rate. This loss has raised the awareness of the need for their conservation and wise use. Sound policies, strategies and management plans for sustainable use of wetlands must be based on solid knowledge and understanding of their ecological and socio-economic functions and processes.

Organizers: UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education
Contact Name: E .Hes
E-mail: e.hes@unesco-ihe.org
URL: http://www.unesco-ihe.org/education/short_courses/online_courses/wetlands_management