Water: Addressing the Global Crisis

Water isthe source of all life. Without it, neither humans nor nature will survive. Yet lack of access to water is a rapidly growing problem and one of the world’s gravest risks. It is a global crisis. The water we have at our disposal is often too little, too much or too dirty.We must learn to manage it more wisely, fairly and sustainably to avoid a serious water crisis. The SDG Academy and the Stockholm International Water Institute have come together to offer this MOOC on some of the most important water issues. We focus on the key role water plays in the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals, not least SDG 6, about sustainablewaterand sanitationfor all. The course intends toexplain the global water crisis through linkages between water, environment, and societal development, focusing on how to tackle issues such as growing water uncertainty and deteriorating water quality. It aims to build theoretical knowledge as well as provide exposure to concrete practices from around the world through a series of case studiesrelated to good water governance. It deals with issues ofwater and sanitation services, the role of ecosystems, the impact ofclimate change,the role of water forfoodandenergyproduction, as well as shared water resources as a source ofconflicts and cooperation. Through the course you will gain a better understandingof how water influences lives and livelihoods. You will also learn how your own actions can contribute to a more water wise world.