This course on Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) and the Water–Energy–Food (WEF) Nexus explores how critical natural resources are interconnected and how they can be managed in a coordinated and sustainable way. It is designed for learners interested in environmental policy, sustainability, and resource systems thinking.

The course begins with an introduction to Integrated Water Resources Management, explaining how water systems should be planned and managed holistically across sectors and regions. Learners will understand how coordination between agriculture, industry, households, and ecosystems is essential for sustainable water use.

It also introduces the Water–Energy–Food Nexus, a framework that highlights the strong interdependence between water, energy production, and food security. Students will explore how decisions in one sector can directly impact the others, creating both challenges and opportunities for sustainable development.

A key focus of the course is improving resource efficiency by optimizing trade-offs and synergies between water use, energy generation, and agricultural production. The course also discusses policy and governance approaches needed to manage these interconnected systems effectively.

By the end of this course, learners will have a strong understanding of integrated resource management strategies and how the WEF Nexus approach su