Distance Learning Course on International Water Law and the Law of Transboundary Aquifers
Are you involved in the implementation of a transboundary water agreement? Register now for the 2021 Edition of the Online Course on International Water Law and the Law of Transboundary Aquifers .
Le Geneva Water Hub a ouvert les inscriptions pour la session 2021 de son cours en ligne sur le droit international de l'eau et le droit des aquifères transfrontaliers qui aura lieu entre le 11 octobre et le 12 décembre 2021.
D'ici 2030, environ 40 % de la population mondiale sera confrontée à une grave pénurie d'eau douce. Cette situation risque de créer des tensions croissantes entre les pays partageant les ressources en eau, ainsi qu'entre les différents utilisateurs et usages (irrigation, énergie, consommation humaine et utilisations industrielles). La formation de professionnels qualifiés pour faire face à cette crise joue un rôle fondamental dans la gestion équitable, durable et pacifique de cette ressource naturelle limitée.
Dans ce contexte, la connaissance des normes et principes internationaux régissant la gestion et la protection des ressources en eau douce est essentielle pour créer et mettre en œuvre des cadres juridiques appropriés afin de prévenir les risques de conflits et de tensions liés à l'eau.
The past editions of the Course were a great success and received positive feedback from participants, particularly as regards the high quality of this training. Indeed, 100% of participants of the 2020 edition considered that the course had met their training needs, 100% responded that they were satisfied with this training and, 95% were satisfied with the teaching provided during the course.
Contenu des cours et charge de travail
The course has a capacity of only 30 participants and consists of 6 thematic modules. These include the sources of international water law, the principles of international regulation of transboundary water resources, as well as the relationship between international water law and international environmental law, human rights, international humanitarian law, and international economic law.
Participants are expected to invest an average of 12 hours per week in reviewing the content and preparing for assignments, participating in the discussion forums and attending webinars. Participants are closely coached throughout the training by a tutor and receive methodological resources support.
Inscriptions et demandes de bourses
The registration fee for this online training is 900 CHF (about 900 USD). The Geneva Water Hub, with the support of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, offers both partial and full scholarships to candidates from non-OECD countries, and in particular candidates from the least developed countries.
Les professionnels intéressés peuvent s'inscrire ou demander une bourse jusqu'au 6 octobre 2021.
For more information on eligibility criteria, consult the brochure below or visit this page.
