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UNESCO Amazon Water Resilience Challenge Ecuador Edition: Self-Paced Courses: Block 1

1.1 Introduction to Physical Hydrology

In this lesson, we will explore the discipline of hydrology and the hydrological cycle. The different components of the hydrological cycle will be explored, taking a global view. Furthermore, key hydrological concepts will be explained and the formula for the water balance will be discussed.

1.2 Integrated Water Resources Management

In this lesson, we will discuss the need of Integrated Water Resources Management, its principle, its benefits, and how it relates to human processes and decision making at different temporal scales. Various examples will be given to illustrate examples of Integrated Water Resources Management.

1.3 Impacts on Water Cycle (Part 1)

In this lesson, we analyse the key impacts of a changing climate on the water cycle. We go through various impacts that are most concerning for human systems.

1.4 Impacts on Water Cycle (Part 2)

In this lesson, discussions of impacts on water cycle will be continued.

1.5 Impacts on Water Cycle (Part 3)

In this lesson, discussions of impacts on water cycle will be continued.

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