Water and Society (ES)

See the full page

Project management encompasses all the methods, tools, and techniques used to organize the progress of a project and achieve its objectives, from the initial idea to its completion.

A practical scenario is planned using exercises or case studies so that students acquire the right reflexes and learn how to use project management tools.

See the full page

Water is at the heart of multiple and conflicting issues, visions, and interests. The articulation of these different elements raises the question of integrated water resources management (IWRM) and regulation (particularly through public policy), the balance between collective and private values, and decision-making processes concerning collective issues—in short, governance. Decentralization, water and sanitation services, basin management, the European Framework Directive, and financial circuits illustrate, in particular, different facets of governance.

See the full page

See the full page

The lessons mainly consist of a detailed presentation of the fundamentals of land use planning: The main legal frameworks are presented and analyzed (in a participatory manner). legal frameworks and their constant evolution (codes, laws, texts), the " doctrines " that condition their implementation, as well as the various technical "tools" involved in procedures and file preparation (urban planning documents, or public or private construction or development projects). The tools and conditions for dialogue and consultation (examination of different operating modes), land approaches (land management and tools for this management), the assessment of multiple issues (financial, socio-economic, and political), and finally the decision-making process decision-making. The various aspects mentioned above are highlighted as factors that determine the success—and therefore the successful spatial translation—of all development projects, regardless of their nature and scale.

Focused on all territories, the module also aims to address issues specific to coastal areasand similar areas. Because coastal areas have specific characteristics, a particular approach to these spaces is essential to complement general approaches (Coastal Law, Water Law, easements, changes in frameworks and texts).

Finally, the backdrop to this module is the systematic highlighting of the many debates and issues involved in the confrontation between theemergency (or priority) socio-economic and environmental urgency (or priority) environmental, with an understanding of trade-offs and adjustments that this confrontation raises. The urgency of the ecological and transitional crisis, as well as the acceleration of confrontations / conflicts of interest are examined and put into perspective.

With regard to the " management " of territories, presented in the EU title ("From Planning to Management of Territories") as resulting from the planning stage, this theme is also described and analyzed for each of the points outlined that relate to planning, both as a consequence of the actions carried out and as a condition for the success — in the medium and long term — of projects implemented in a territory, regardless of their scale.

See the full page

The EU Bibliographic Project consists of training in documentary research, including the use of search engines, databases, and bibliographic reference management tools. Students work in pairs on a topic they have chosen themselves, related to their course of study. This documentary research is enhanced by the writing of a summary and a poster.

See the full page

Sociologists of science consider controversies to be inherent to the process of knowledge production. They refer to (1) situations of discussion between scientists who disagree or agree on the data they produce, but also (2) mobilizations that develop in the context of institutionalized public debates or more informal exchanges. These controversies provide an opportunity to observe science and decision-making in action, as they are fueled by knowledge that has not yet been stabilized. They provide examples that can be used to rethink the relationship between science and society and, in doing so, the challenges of technical democracy at the intersection of several disciplines.

See the full page

English tutorial course for students in the Water Sciences program who wish to achieve professional autonomy in English.

See the full page

At the end of this module, students should be able to understand an economic analysis relating to a water management project/policy. They should be familiar with the principles of cost-benefit analysis and know the valuation methods, parameters, and indicators that can be used. They will learn to take a critical look at assessments and the parameters and indicators used.

See the full page

See the full page

See the full page

The issue of contaminants in the aquatic environment is addressed from a multidisciplinary scientific perspective (chemistry, geochemistry, microbiology, etc.) while also addressing regulatory aspects:

• Presentation of the main contaminants in the aquatic environment: chemical contaminants such as major elements, trace metals, organic micropollutants (pesticides, hydrocarbons, endocrine disruptors, microbiological contaminants, etc.), radioelements, and biological contaminants such as microorganisms, pathogenic bacteria, viruses, etc.

• Focus on certain contaminants depending on aquatic environments, taking into account the hydrochemical characteristics of the water in relation to the geological and environmental contexts of hydrological and hydrogeological basins.

• Presentation of interactions between microorganisms and organic and inorganic contaminants and their consequences on the fate of contaminants in the aquatic environment; application in bioremediation.

These lessons are illustrated through examples from current events, such as antibiotic resistance, and/or topics researched by the speakers.

See the full page

This course unit should enable students to acquire in-depth knowledge of how aquatic ecosystems function and to identify threats and vulnerabilities in the face of local pressures and climate change.

It will also enable students to 1) learn about the specific characteristics of benthic ecosystems and the ecological roles of their components, 2) acquire in-depth knowledge of how aquatic ecosystems function, 3) acquire knowledge about the impact of chemical and biological contaminants (toxic and pathogenic microalgae), climate change, and anthropization on aquatic ecosystems and their functioning, including socio-economic repercussions. This EU will develop marine environment and marine animal health monitoring networks by addressing mortality issues.

See the full page

The content of the EU is organized into three parts:

1) Water cycle and water balance
• Main reservoirs
• Mechanisms of the water cycle
• Water circulation: from the global scale to the watershed scale
• Humans: their influence on the water cycle

2) The atmospheric phase of the water cycle – Hydrology
• The watershed
• Atmospheric circulation and precipitation
• Evapotranspiration
• Infiltration
• Runoff

3) The underground phase of the water cycle – Hydrogeology
• Porous media and their hydrodynamic properties
• Different types of aquifers
• Piezometric levels and maps

See the full page

The "Ocean, Atmosphere, Climate" module presents the fundamental principles of atmospheric dynamics and ocean dynamics, and provides a critical and well-documented perspective on climate change. The course is based on the analysis of official documents describing global change, documented lessons on key issues, and applications to case studies in different global contexts.

See the full page

This course is divided into two parts, one covering surface water and atmospheric water, and the other covering groundwater. This course builds on the Water Cycle course from Semester 1 and lays the essential foundations for the specific courses on hydrodynamics and physical hydrology that will be taught in Semester 2. It is therefore a transitional course between fundamental knowledge of the water cycle and specific knowledge of the study and characterization of surface and groundwater resources.

Theoretical courses combined with integrated tutorials are supplemented by practical work in the classroom on computers and hydrogeological maps.

See the full page

The GIS Practice course consists of training in the use of Geographic Information Systems, incorporating basic concepts relating to geographic information and proficiency in the free software QGIS. Most of the course is devoted to an introduction through a combination of lectures and practical exercises. A personalized summary mapping project allows students at the end of the course to review the concepts they have learned. An introductory lecture with professionals provides perspective on the value of GIS approaches in general hydrology.

See the full page

See the full page

This methodological module provides instruction on qualitative research techniques and inductive reasoning. Students will be trained to conduct open-ended interviews, carry out field observations, and learn how to analyze empirical data. Students will put these lessons into practice by conducting a collective investigation into a controversy related to water or the environment (in connection with the lessons learned in EU HAO717T).

See the full page

English tutorial course for students in the Water Sciences program who wish to achieve professional autonomy in English.

See the full page

The module presents managerial approaches and multi-criteria approaches to evaluating water services.

The module focuses on the management of drinking water and sanitation services, as well as irrigation water distribution services. It provides an understanding and critical perspective on the tools used to manage these services.

The module is organized into three main stages:

• Analysis and evaluation of the economic, financial, and technical performance of water and sanitation services, with a focus on financial analysis and performance indicators for water services.
• Environmental assessment with a presentation of global approaches (Life Cycle Analysis) versus local approaches.
• An analysis of the sustainability of services

The EU draws on concrete case studies to illustrate the various concepts discussed. Particular emphasis is placed on the relative nature of performance, a multidimensional concept that evolves over time and varies depending on the perspective taken.

See the full page

Historically, the issue of managing access to water resources first arose in relation to river water, which is closely linked to prevailing climatic conditions, and water supplied by man-made distribution systems. It is only more recently that consideration has been given to managing groundwater, which is less subject to problems of temporary scarcity (except for aquifers accompanying rivers). In most cases, access to this groundwater is individual, with each user (particularly farmers) accessing it by drilling at the point of use. However, these underground resources also need to be managed, as they are increasingly exploited and sometimes even overexploited.

This module addresses the issue of groundwater resource management by first presenting the contributions of each physical science discipline (geology, hydrogeology, geochemistry, isotopy) and their tools for understanding aquifers (in terms of geology: outcrops, drilling, logging, seismic profiles, etc.; in terms of hydrogeology: piezometry, pumping tests, sampling points/outlets, quantities extracted, etc.): geometry, structure, and hydrological functioning.

He then discusses the importance of groundwater for the various uses to which it is put. The economic value of groundwater is examined in this section (Qureshi et al., 2012). The difficulties involved in determining groundwater withdrawals and the methods used to reveal them are also explained.

He then describes the various problems posed by aquifers: current or future overexploitation of water tables, deterioration in groundwater quality, threat of saltwater intrusion, soil salinization, etc.

Finally, it lists the various methods for rebalancing groundwater supply and demand. First, it outlines ways to increase water supply (active groundwater management, resource substitution) or prevent contamination of good-quality water by poorer-quality water. Examples include active management of karst aquifers (Lez system), artificial recharge (e.g., Seine catchment fields in Paris), inter-seasonal/inter-annual recharge (Llobregat, Catalonia), recharge with wastewater (California), and dams to prevent the contamination of fresh water by salt water.

Secondly, it outlines solutions that address water demand. These solutions are based on two individual decision-making drivers that can sometimes be combined: maximizing individual utility and being part of a society that encourages "pro-social" behavior. Solutions that directly affect groundwater demand (pricing, quotas, water rights trading) will be explored, as well as indirect solutions (purchasing land that can protect a resource, agricultural or energy policies that can positively or negatively influence the development of individual withdrawals, etc.).

See the full page

See the full page

See the full page

This module aims to give students a practical understanding of the implementation of IWRM and participation in water management through an active learning approach.

It is based on the "Cooplage" support system for the implementation of participatory approaches to water management, developed by researchers at the UMR GEAU, and the Agreenium MOOC associated with Terr'eau & co.

Students will work in small groups, bringing together students from different tracks of the Master's in Water program, on case studies drawn from the lecturers' current research projects. Learning will take place through the implementation of certain tools from the "Cooplage" system on their case studies, in particular modeling and participatory simulation in the form of role-playing. In order to anchor their work, students will be put in contact with the leaders of these case studies. 

See the full page

This course is an introduction to quantitative research methods in the social sciences.
It focuses on the use of statistics and the definition of categories to describe the social world, as well as the objectification of representations.
It offers practical experience in using questionnaires by creating a questionnaire, administering it, and analyzing the results.

See the full page

See the full page

Project management encompasses all the methods, tools, and techniques used to organize the progress of a project and achieve its objectives, from the initial idea to its completion.

A practical scenario is planned using exercises or case studies so that students acquire the right reflexes and learn how to use project management tools.

See the full page

Water is at the heart of multiple and conflicting issues, visions, and interests. The articulation of these different elements raises the question of integrated water resources management (IWRM) and regulation (particularly through public policy), the balance between collective and private values, and decision-making processes concerning collective issues—in short, governance. Decentralization, water and sanitation services, basin management, the European Framework Directive, and financial circuits illustrate, in particular, different facets of governance.

See the full page

See the full page

The lessons mainly consist of a detailed presentation of the fundamentals of land use planning: The main legal frameworks are presented and analyzed (in a participatory manner). legal frameworks and their constant evolution (codes, laws, texts), the " doctrines " that condition their implementation, as well as the various technical "tools" involved in procedures and file preparation (urban planning documents, or public or private construction or development projects). The tools and conditions for dialogue and consultation (examination of different operating modes), land approaches (land management and tools for this management), the assessment of multiple issues (financial, socio-economic, and political), and finally the decision-making process decision-making. The various aspects mentioned above are highlighted as factors that determine the success—and therefore the successful spatial translation—of all development projects, regardless of their nature and scale.

Focused on all territories, the module also aims to address issues specific to coastal areasand similar areas. Because coastal areas have specific characteristics, a particular approach to these spaces is essential to complement general approaches (Coastal Law, Water Law, easements, changes in frameworks and texts).

Finally, the backdrop to this module is the systematic highlighting of the many debates and issues involved in the confrontation between theemergency (or priority) socio-economic and environmental urgency (or priority) environmental, with an understanding of trade-offs and adjustments that this confrontation raises. The urgency of the ecological and transitional crisis, as well as the acceleration of confrontations / conflicts of interest are examined and put into perspective.

With regard to the " management " of territories, presented in the EU title ("From Planning to Management of Territories") as resulting from the planning stage, this theme is also described and analyzed for each of the points outlined that relate to planning, both as a consequence of the actions carried out and as a condition for the success — in the medium and long term — of projects implemented in a territory, regardless of their scale.

See the full page

The EU Bibliographic Project consists of training in documentary research, including the use of search engines, databases, and bibliographic reference management tools. Students work in pairs on a topic they have chosen themselves, related to their course of study. This documentary research is enhanced by the writing of a summary and a poster.

See the full page

Sociologists of science consider controversies to be inherent to the process of knowledge production. They refer to (1) situations of discussion between scientists who disagree or agree on the data they produce, but also (2) mobilizations that develop in the context of institutionalized public debates or more informal exchanges. These controversies provide an opportunity to observe science and decision-making in action, as they are fueled by knowledge that has not yet been stabilized. They provide examples that can be used to rethink the relationship between science and society and, in doing so, the challenges of technical democracy at the intersection of several disciplines.

See the full page

English tutorial course for students in the Water Sciences program who wish to achieve professional autonomy in English.

See the full page

At the end of this module, students should be able to understand an economic analysis relating to a water management project/policy. They should be familiar with the principles of cost-benefit analysis and know the valuation methods, parameters, and indicators that can be used. They will learn to take a critical look at assessments and the parameters and indicators used.

See the full page

See the full page

See the full page

The issue of contaminants in the aquatic environment is addressed from a multidisciplinary scientific perspective (chemistry, geochemistry, microbiology, etc.) while also addressing regulatory aspects:

• Presentation of the main contaminants in the aquatic environment: chemical contaminants such as major elements, trace metals, organic micropollutants (pesticides, hydrocarbons, endocrine disruptors, microbiological contaminants, etc.), radioelements, and biological contaminants such as microorganisms, pathogenic bacteria, viruses, etc.

• Focus on certain contaminants depending on aquatic environments, taking into account the hydrochemical characteristics of the water in relation to the geological and environmental contexts of hydrological and hydrogeological basins.

• Presentation of interactions between microorganisms and organic and inorganic contaminants and their consequences on the fate of contaminants in the aquatic environment; application in bioremediation.

These lessons are illustrated through examples from current events, such as antibiotic resistance, and/or topics researched by the speakers.

See the full page

This course unit should enable students to acquire in-depth knowledge of how aquatic ecosystems function and to identify threats and vulnerabilities in the face of local pressures and climate change.

It will also enable students to 1) learn about the specific characteristics of benthic ecosystems and the ecological roles of their components, 2) acquire in-depth knowledge of how aquatic ecosystems function, 3) acquire knowledge about the impact of chemical and biological contaminants (toxic and pathogenic microalgae), climate change, and anthropization on aquatic ecosystems and their functioning, including socio-economic repercussions. This EU will develop marine environment and marine animal health monitoring networks by addressing mortality issues.

See the full page

The content of the EU is organized into three parts:

1) Water cycle and water balance
• Main reservoirs
• Mechanisms of the water cycle
• Water circulation: from the global scale to the watershed scale
• Humans: their influence on the water cycle

2) The atmospheric phase of the water cycle – Hydrology
• The watershed
• Atmospheric circulation and precipitation
• Evapotranspiration
• Infiltration
• Runoff

3) The underground phase of the water cycle – Hydrogeology
• Porous media and their hydrodynamic properties
• Different types of aquifers
• Piezometric levels and maps

See the full page

The "Ocean, Atmosphere, Climate" module presents the fundamental principles of atmospheric dynamics and ocean dynamics, and provides a critical and well-documented perspective on climate change. The course is based on the analysis of official documents describing global change, documented lessons on key issues, and applications to case studies in different global contexts.

See the full page

This course is divided into two parts, one covering surface water and atmospheric water, and the other covering groundwater. This course builds on the Water Cycle course from Semester 1 and lays the essential foundations for the specific courses on hydrodynamics and physical hydrology that will be taught in Semester 2. It is therefore a transitional course between fundamental knowledge of the water cycle and specific knowledge of the study and characterization of surface and groundwater resources.

Theoretical courses combined with integrated tutorials are supplemented by practical work in the classroom on computers and hydrogeological maps.

See the full page

The GIS Practice course consists of training in the use of Geographic Information Systems, incorporating basic concepts relating to geographic information and proficiency in the free software QGIS. Most of the course is devoted to an introduction through a combination of lectures and practical exercises. A personalized summary mapping project allows students at the end of the course to review the concepts they have learned. An introductory lecture with professionals provides perspective on the value of GIS approaches in general hydrology.

See the full page

See the full page

See the full page

This methodological module provides instruction on qualitative research techniques and inductive reasoning. Students will be trained to conduct open-ended interviews, carry out field observations, and learn how to analyze empirical data. Students will put these lessons into practice by conducting a collective investigation into a controversy related to water or the environment (in connection with the lessons learned in EU HAO717T).

See the full page

English tutorial course for students in the Water Sciences program who wish to achieve professional autonomy in English.

See the full page

The module presents managerial approaches and multi-criteria approaches to evaluating water services.

The module focuses on the management of drinking water and sanitation services, as well as irrigation water distribution services. It provides an understanding and critical perspective on the tools used to manage these services.

The module is organized into three main stages:

• Analysis and evaluation of the economic, financial, and technical performance of water and sanitation services, with a focus on financial analysis and performance indicators for water services.
• Environmental assessment with a presentation of global approaches (Life Cycle Analysis) versus local approaches.
• An analysis of the sustainability of services

The EU draws on concrete case studies to illustrate the various concepts discussed. Particular emphasis is placed on the relative nature of performance, a multidimensional concept that evolves over time and varies depending on the perspective taken.

See the full page

See the full page

See the full page

This module aims to give students a practical understanding of the implementation of IWRM and participation in water management through an active learning approach.

It is based on the "Cooplage" support system for the implementation of participatory approaches to water management, developed by researchers at the UMR GEAU, and the Agreenium MOOC associated with Terr'eau & co.

Students will work in small groups, bringing together students from different tracks of the Master's in Water program, on case studies drawn from the lecturers' current research projects. Learning will take place through the implementation of certain tools from the "Cooplage" system on their case studies, in particular modeling and participatory simulation in the form of role-playing. In order to anchor their work, students will be put in contact with the leaders of these case studies. 

See the full page

This course is an introduction to quantitative research methods in the social sciences.
It focuses on the use of statistics and the definition of categories to describe the social world, as well as the objectification of representations.
It offers practical experience in using questionnaires by creating a questionnaire, administering it, and analyzing the results.

See the full page

This will involve studying the involvement of local authorities in environmental matters and the actions of government departments. To this end, the powers of local authorities in water management will be examined, as well as the role of inter-municipal cooperation structures in water management and resource protection.

Students will need to have knowledge of the French judicial system, the hierarchy of norms, and legal balances. An introduction to legal mechanisms (the concept of contracts, the basics of corporate law, etc.) will therefore be useful. The use of contracts as a means of resource management (public service delegations and public procurement) will be considered. In order to fully understand the subject of the study in our region, it is essential to address the treatment of coastal waters.

A study of the exercise of administrative police powers in the field of water management will be necessary in order to understand the law governing ICPEs and IOTAs and to consider environmental land-use planning and water resource management (SDAGE, SAGE, and other plans).

The law governing waterways in France and the study of the small and large water cycles will help us understand how risk planning and the implementation of what is known as GEMAPI competence have developed in recent years.

Finally, with a lawyer specializing in environmental law and particularly experienced in water resource litigation, students will be able to reflect on conflict resolution mechanisms.

This will make it possible to examine the effective participation of the public in water management and then the recognition and assertion of the right to water and sanitation.

A brief overview of EU water law and European environmental law will round off the training.

See the full page

All future Master's graduates, whether in the "Professional" or "Research" track, must master the tools and codes of effective written scientific communication. Improving one's scientific writing skills is essential for promoting one's work and communicating it to peers, colleagues, clients, etc.

See the full page

Governance is a polysemous word that is used in opposition to government to indicate a less centralized form of power. The success of this term probably stems from its ambiguity. Indeed, it is a concept sometimes used to challenge central executive power (monarchy, corporate management, etc.) in a context where it is perceived as hegemonic, and sometimes used to demand more government in a market context perceived as chaotic, but in which the dominant ideology is opposed to centralized intervention. It is therefore a concept that can be used to demand both more and less government.

This EU takes a critical and reflective approach to governance, with a historical depth that integrates the trajectories of public action between globalization and Europeanization on the one hand, and decentralization and territorialization on the other, in contexts of growing uncertainty, global change, and transition. In particular, it explores the following questions:

• Governance? Dominant concept, critical approach, institutional and socio-political context, emergence, evolution in a context of global change?
• Water policy development and governance; Role of concepts and discourse; How can governance models be influenced or changed? Better consideration of collective values promoted by IWRM? Importance of the long term, historical depth, and foresight?
• What room for maneuver do actors have at the local, national, and international levels? What strategies are used to manage a water territory? Illustration of the diversity of governance modes
• Water governance: between integration and fragmentation?
• Water as an 'interconnecting fluid' between actors and ecosystems: how should these interactions and their social implications be governed?

See the full page

The three major models of irrigation worldwide—large-scale hydraulic systems, community irrigation, and private irrigation—are presented in their historical context, based on an in-depth documentary analysis and illustrations of specific cases, with a focus on the Mediterranean region.

These three different irrigation models are presented (ideology, construction, water management, agricultural development, stakeholders, etc.) using a theoretical framework based on oxymorons. These models are then illustrated through various concrete examples, presented in PowerPoint presentations, videos, and articles.

The various main references for each type of irrigation system will be presented and discussed. Each irrigation model is discussed with the students, who present their analyses through a guided exercise. Once the three irrigation models are understood, the course focuses on the analysis of rural development models related to irrigation. The analysis is based on a critical analysis of the dualist theory of development, applied to irrigation systems.

See the full page

The course is structured around case studies focusing on the Gironde and Nouvelle-Aquitaine regions. It develops, in turn, ways of appropriating water included in land use planning for drinking water, sanitation, flooding, and aquatic environments, including wetlands. It also addresses the positioning of water and urban planning stakeholders, while introducing students to professions related to these two themes. The course involves numerous exchanges and interactions between the teacher and students, with a view to stimulating their critical thinking in relation to practical, real-life professional cases.

See the full page

As part of this course, students will practice project planning and estimating the time required for each task, using the SWOT matrix/sabotage exercise, risk management, organizing and leading meetings, and giving oral presentations on the project. Other aspects of project management may be addressed on a case-by-case basis, such as financial management, the role of the project manager, relationships with partners, and the use of tools such as to-do lists, Kanban, shared calendars, etc.

Following on from the Project Management course in the Master's 1 program, the Project Management course in the Master's 2 program aims to assess the assimilation of the skills acquired in the previous year and to go further by focusing on a longer project (lasting from a few weeks to a few months), either individual or group-based, study-related or personal.

See the full page

The EU aims to provide elements for constructing a historical framework and analyzing archives on water management.

It covers the history of water management models, the history of hydraulic engineers and hydraulics, and the social and political history of water management in Ecuador, a Latin American country.

It also presents the departmental archive system.

See the full page

Water issues are often presented from a purely technical and/or functional perspective. From this perspective, the aim is to manage the resource "well" (in a fair, economical, environmentally friendly way, etc.) based on available scientific knowledge. However, this view is somewhat unrealistic. Regardless of the geographical scale involved, water management is largely structured by political issues.

See the full page

This course, taught by professionals, gives students an overview of careers and stakeholders in the water and aquatic environments sector in France.

See the full page

This is a cross-cutting EU initiative that draws on a variety of tools and knowledge:

• in the form of a workshop,
• over a long period during the second year of the master's program: a single project organized into two complementary phases (Interdisciplinary Project 1 and Interdisciplinary Project 2) with common educational and skill acquisition objectives.

It allows students to carry out an interdisciplinary project in its entirety, in the form of an interdisciplinary study relating to socio-political, economic, environmental, and health issues, hydrological or hydraulic modeling, risk management, etc.  

See the full page

See the full page

See the full page

See the full page

The aim of this cross-disciplinary course unit is to offer students from various backgrounds the opportunity to organize an event-based project on a topical issue related to water, in line with their commitments, their career plans, societal challenges, and issues surrounding global transitions and change.

The project is led by the students, from its definition to its implementation during the event, with occasional support from teaching staff at key stages of the project.

See the full page

The objective of this joint teaching unit with AgroParisTech's specialized post-master's degree in Water Management is to provide students with a development background with guidance on the challenges and organization of development projects related to water (drinking water, sanitation, agricultural water).

This EU alternates between testimonials, feedback from experts and professional development actors on water issues, and testimonials from learners (Specialized Master's in Water Management) or students who already have international experience in the field of water or agriculture.

This course unit is open as an option to students enrolled in the Master's program in Water Sciences, subject to a limited number of places.

See the full page

Water resources and their management are often addressed through knowledge and principles established in developed countries in temperate zones. However, countries in the South, starting with the Mediterranean and Africa, offer us an extreme diversity of social and environmental situations that force us to significantly change our perspectives and question the validity of certain approaches that are too far removed from the reality on the ground.

Researchers working mainly in southern countries draw on their practical experience to reflect on the specific characteristics of hydrological and geochemical processes in very dry or very humid tropical regions, the consequences of anthropization, and the challenges of sustainable water resource management.

A significant amount of time is devoted to the critical analysis of scientific articles dealing with water resources and their management in the South.

See the full page

See the full page

See the full page

The objective of this EU is to present the current and future impacts on all sectors associated with the field of water.

What changes are occurring in terms of extreme weather events such as droughts and floods, and in the regions affected by these extremes? How does this impact groundwater and surface water resources, agricultural land, and irrigation methods?

What developments are occurring with regard to rising sea levels and coastal areas? How does this impact current and future population movements, and what solutions can be proposed for coastal management?

Through various lectures given by specialists in different fields, covering all aspects of the Master's program in Water, this course unit will present the latest advances in this subject.

Through tutorials and practical sessions, students will work in groups on a specific topic (using an example) combining climate change with a water-related field, in order to present a summary of this subject. This work will be presented in the form of a mini-seminar and will be assessed as part of this course unit.

See the full page

See the full page

See the full page

See the full page

See the full page

See the full page

See the full page

This will involve studying the involvement of local authorities in environmental matters and the actions of government departments. To this end, the powers of local authorities in water management will be examined, as well as the role of inter-municipal cooperation structures in water management and resource protection.

Students will need to have knowledge of the French judicial system, the hierarchy of norms, and legal balances. An introduction to legal mechanisms (the concept of contracts, the basics of corporate law, etc.) will therefore be useful. The use of contracts as a means of resource management (public service delegations and public procurement) will be considered. In order to fully understand the subject of the study in our region, it is essential to address the treatment of coastal waters.

A study of the exercise of administrative police powers in the field of water management will be necessary in order to understand the law governing ICPEs and IOTAs and to consider environmental land-use planning and water resource management (SDAGE, SAGE, and other plans).

The law governing waterways in France and the study of the small and large water cycles will help us understand how risk planning and the implementation of what is known as GEMAPI competence have developed in recent years.

Finally, with a lawyer specializing in environmental law and particularly experienced in water resource litigation, students will be able to reflect on conflict resolution mechanisms.

This will make it possible to examine the effective participation of the public in water management and then the recognition and assertion of the right to water and sanitation.

A brief overview of EU water law and European environmental law will round off the training.

See the full page

All future Master's graduates, whether in the "Professional" or "Research" track, must master the tools and codes of effective written scientific communication. Improving one's scientific writing skills is essential for promoting one's work and communicating it to peers, colleagues, clients, etc.

See the full page

Governance is a polysemous word that is used in opposition to government to indicate a less centralized form of power. The success of this term probably stems from its ambiguity. Indeed, it is a concept sometimes used to challenge central executive power (monarchy, corporate management, etc.) in a context where it is perceived as hegemonic, and sometimes used to demand more government in a market context perceived as chaotic, but in which the dominant ideology is opposed to centralized intervention. It is therefore a concept that can be used to demand both more and less government.

This EU takes a critical and reflective approach to governance, with a historical depth that integrates the trajectories of public action between globalization and Europeanization on the one hand, and decentralization and territorialization on the other, in contexts of growing uncertainty, global change, and transition. In particular, it explores the following questions:

• Governance? Dominant concept, critical approach, institutional and socio-political context, emergence, evolution in a context of global change?
• Water policy development and governance; Role of concepts and discourse; How can governance models be influenced or changed? Better consideration of collective values promoted by IWRM? Importance of the long term, historical depth, and foresight?
• What room for maneuver do actors have at the local, national, and international levels? What strategies are used to manage a water territory? Illustration of the diversity of governance modes
• Water governance: between integration and fragmentation?
• Water as an 'interconnecting fluid' between actors and ecosystems: how should these interactions and their social implications be governed?

See the full page

The three major models of irrigation worldwide—large-scale hydraulic systems, community irrigation, and private irrigation—are presented in their historical context, based on an in-depth documentary analysis and illustrations of specific cases, with a focus on the Mediterranean region.

These three different irrigation models are presented (ideology, construction, water management, agricultural development, stakeholders, etc.) using a theoretical framework based on oxymorons. These models are then illustrated through various concrete examples, presented in PowerPoint presentations, videos, and articles.

The various main references for each type of irrigation system will be presented and discussed. Each irrigation model is discussed with the students, who present their analyses through a guided exercise. Once the three irrigation models are understood, the course focuses on the analysis of rural development models related to irrigation. The analysis is based on a critical analysis of the dualist theory of development, applied to irrigation systems.

See the full page

The course is structured around case studies focusing on the Gironde and Nouvelle-Aquitaine regions. It develops, in turn, ways of appropriating water included in land use planning for drinking water, sanitation, flooding, and aquatic environments, including wetlands. It also addresses the positioning of water and urban planning stakeholders, while introducing students to professions related to these two themes. The course involves numerous exchanges and interactions between the teacher and students, with a view to stimulating their critical thinking in relation to practical, real-life professional cases.

See the full page

As part of this course, students will practice project planning and estimating the time required for each task, using the SWOT matrix/sabotage exercise, risk management, organizing and leading meetings, and giving oral presentations on the project. Other aspects of project management may be addressed on a case-by-case basis, such as financial management, the role of the project manager, relationships with partners, and the use of tools such as to-do lists, Kanban, shared calendars, etc.

Following on from the Project Management course in the Master's 1 program, the Project Management course in the Master's 2 program aims to assess the assimilation of the skills acquired in the previous year and to go further by focusing on a longer project (lasting from a few weeks to a few months), either individual or group-based, study-related or personal.

See the full page

The EU aims to provide elements for constructing a historical framework and analyzing archives on water management.

It covers the history of water management models, the history of hydraulic engineers and hydraulics, and the social and political history of water management in Ecuador, a Latin American country.

It also presents the departmental archive system.

See the full page

Water issues are often presented from a purely technical and/or functional perspective. From this perspective, the aim is to manage the resource "well" (in a fair, economical, environmentally friendly way, etc.) based on available scientific knowledge. However, this view is somewhat unrealistic. Regardless of the geographical scale involved, water management is largely structured by political issues.

See the full page

This course, taught by professionals, gives students an overview of careers and stakeholders in the water and aquatic environments sector in France.

See the full page

See the full page

See the full page

See the full page

See the full page

The aim of this cross-disciplinary course unit is to offer students from various backgrounds the opportunity to organize an event-based project on a topical issue related to water, in line with their commitments, their career plans, societal challenges, and issues surrounding global transitions and change.

The project is led by the students, from its definition to its implementation during the event, with occasional support from teaching staff at key stages of the project.

See the full page

The objective of this joint teaching unit with AgroParisTech's specialized post-master's degree in Water Management is to provide students with a development background with guidance on the challenges and organization of development projects related to water (drinking water, sanitation, agricultural water).

This EU alternates between testimonials, feedback from experts and professional development actors on water issues, and testimonials from learners (Specialized Master's in Water Management) or students who already have international experience in the field of water or agriculture.

This course unit is open as an option to students enrolled in the Master's program in Water Sciences, subject to a limited number of places.

See the full page

Water resources and their management are often addressed through knowledge and principles established in developed countries in temperate zones. However, countries in the South, starting with the Mediterranean and Africa, offer us an extreme diversity of social and environmental situations that force us to significantly change our perspectives and question the validity of certain approaches that are too far removed from the reality on the ground.

Researchers working mainly in southern countries draw on their practical experience to reflect on the specific characteristics of hydrological and geochemical processes in very dry or very humid tropical regions, the consequences of anthropization, and the challenges of sustainable water resource management.

A significant amount of time is devoted to the critical analysis of scientific articles dealing with water resources and their management in the South.

See the full page

See the full page

See the full page

The objective of this EU is to present the current and future impacts on all sectors associated with the field of water.

What changes are occurring in terms of extreme weather events such as droughts and floods, and in the regions affected by these extremes? How does this impact groundwater and surface water resources, agricultural land, and irrigation methods?

What developments are occurring with regard to rising sea levels and coastal areas? How does this impact current and future population movements, and what solutions can be proposed for coastal management?

Through various lectures given by specialists in different fields, covering all aspects of the Master's program in Water, this course unit will present the latest advances in this subject.

Through tutorials and practical sessions, students will work in groups on a specific topic (using an example) combining climate change with a water-related field, in order to present a summary of this subject. This work will be presented in the form of a mini-seminar and will be assessed as part of this course unit.

See the full page

See the full page

See the full page

See the full page