Water Management in the Netherlands - Period 2

Climate change and socio-economic development lead to challenges for water safety and freshwater availability in the Netherlands. The aim of this course is to gain insight into water management in the Netherlands and how climate change, land use changes, and population growth influence policies and practices. Special attention will be paid the Delta Programme, which aim is to protect the Netherlands against floods, ensure freshwater supplies, and to climate-proof the country's spatial planning. To better understand the water management practices, the course covers the key characteristics of the hydrological system in the Netherlands.

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam) awards credits based on the ECTS system. Contact hours listed under a course description may vary due to the combination of lecture-based and independent work required for each course therefore, CEA's recommended credits are based on the ECTS credits assigned by VU Amsterdam. 1 ECTS equals 28 contact hours assigned by VU Amsterdam.