The MOOC “Sustainable Urban Water Systems” aims to provide knowledge about modern and sustainable solutions for urban water management in water-sensitive cities. The focus is on stormwater control and water supply strategies for the mitigation of effects on the water cycles due to human settlements and climate change. In particular, the integration of Nature-based Solutions (NbS) into urban drainage systems, the use of alternative water resources, and the reduction of losses and waste, make cities more resilient and add benefits to both the environment and community.
Sustainable Urban Water Systems
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What you'll learn
Solutions for Sustainable Water Management in Resilient Smart Cities
Skills you'll gain
- Natural Resource Management
- Climate Change Mitigation
- Sustainable Development
- Sustainable Design
- Waste Minimization
- Stormwater Management
- Environmental Engineering and Restoration
- Civil Engineering
- Water Sustainability
- Climate Change Adaptation
- Water Resource Management
- Environmental Engineering
- Water Resources
- Hydrology
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Politecnico di Milano
Politecnico di Milano
Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
University of Colorado Boulder
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AL
Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026
Short and informative introduction to water supply and demand in urban areas. Includes sustainable solutions to water scarcity.
AS
Reviewed on Nov 6, 2025
Amazing and practical issues that tackled real life issues of water supply and management
