Darcy Molnar: Catalogue data in Spring Semester 2022

Name	Dr. Darcy Molnar
Address	Institut für Umweltingenieurwiss. ETH Zürich, HIF D 18.1 Laura-Hezner-Weg 7 8093 Zürich SWITZERLAND
Telephone	+41 44 633 49 65
E-mail	darcy.molnar@ifu.baug.ethz.ch
Department	Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering
Relationship	Lecturer

Number	Title	ECTS	Hours	Lecturers
118-0111-00L	Sustainability and Water Resources Number of participants limited to 16. Suitable for MSc and PhD students. Automatic admittance is given to students of MAS Sustainable Water Resources. All other registrations accepted until capacity is reached.	3 credits	2G	D. Molnar, P. Burlando
Abstract	The block course on Sustainability and Water Resources features invited experts from a range of disciplines, who present their experiences working with sustainability issues related to water resources. The students are exposed to many different perspectives, and learn how to critically evaluate sustainability issues with respect to water resources management.
Learning objective	The course provides the students with background information on sustainability in relation to water resources within an international and multidisciplinary framework. The lectures challenge the students to consider sustainability and the importance of water availability and water scarcity in a changing world, at the same time preparing them to face the challenges of the future, e.g. climate and land use change, increased water use and population growth.
Content	The course offers the students the opportunity to learn about sustainability and water resources in a multi-disciplinary fashion, with a focus on case studies from around the world. Selected topics include: Sustainability Issues in Water Resources, the EU Water Framework Directive, Mining in Latin America, Environmental Flows, and Water Quality Issues. Group exercises, which encourage debate and discussion, are an important component of the course. For more information, please visit http://www.mas-swr.ethz.ch/curriculum/courses/core-courses/sustainability-and-water-resources.html
Prerequisites / Notice	For further information, contact the MAS coordinator, Darcy Molnar (darcy.molnar@ifu.baug.ethz.ch)
118-0113-00L	Water Governance: Challenges and Solutions Number of participants limited to 16. Suitable for MSc and PhD Students. Automatic admittance is given to students of the MAS in Sustainable Water Resources. All other registrations are accepted until capacity is reached.	1 credit	2G	P. Burlando, D. Molnar
Abstract	The block course on "Water Governance: Challenges and Solutions" features invited experts with backgrounds in international relations, law, politics, and diplomacy. Through theoretical input and case studies, students learn about the realities of water conflicts and the intricacies of cooperation and diplomacy.
Learning objective	The course provides students with insights into the complex realities of addressing water conflicts with sustainable solutions that promote cooperation.
Content	The course offers students the opportunity to learn from experts who have worked on domestic and transboundary river basin issues, both in Europe and internationally. Through case studies and group exercises, students gain a deeper understanding of the complexities of water governance and current global challenges. Topics that will be addressed include stakeholder involvement, institutional legal frameworks, and solutions for cooperation.
Prerequisites / Notice	Course details at:https://mas-swr.ethz.ch/curriculum/courses/core-courses/water-governance-challenges-solutions.html For further information, contact the MAS coordinator, Darcy Molnar (darcy.molnar@ifu.baug.ethz.ch)