Urban Stormwater Management in a Changing Climate
Luleå University of Technology
Learn how a green stormwater infrastructure can help reduce a city’s vulnerability to flooding in the face of the climate crisis.
Course Fee: Free
Certificate Cost: See Fees and Eligibility
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Discover how urbanisation affects the natural cycle of water
Urbanisation reduces infiltration into the soil and instead, removes water through pipe networks and along the surface. This affects the natural cycle of water and makes cities more vulnerable to flooding. It also fails to use the opportunities for water in cities to provide cooling, promote biodiversity, and offer amenity values.
These issues are especially important as ongoing and future climate changes may lead to more intense rainfall, longer dry periods, and increased temperatures.
On this three-week course, you’ll explore how these issues can be addressed using a green stormwater infrastructure to protect cities, its inhabitants, and the planet.
Explore stormwater control measures including green roofs
The course covers different types of stormwater control measures such as green roofs, detention ponds, swales, and infiltration facilities.
You’ll explore their typical design, what the strong points and limitations are, and how they can be implemented in urban areas.
Understand the use of flood mapping
Next, you’ll examine the relationship between stormwater and urban planning.
You’ll explore what makes an area vulnerable to flooding as you delve into flood mapping and discuss whether all parts of a city should be equally protected against flooding.
With this knowledge, you’ll be able to explore the additional benefits of green stormwater infrastructure.
Learn from the experts at Luleå University of Technology
Throughout the course, you’ll be guided by the specialists at Luleå University of Technology. With their expertise, you’ll gain the knowledge and skills to clearly communicate the benefits and importance of urban stormwater management in a changing climate.
This course is designed for those who haven’t worked with stormwater management and climate adaptation before but you either encounter these issues in your work or you have a general interest in climate change.
You could be a professional in urban planning or property development, or a student with an interest in climate-related challenges.
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