Soluções Baseadas na Natureza no Ciclo Urbano da Água

Objectives

By the end of this course students should have the following skills: 1 - describe the link between green infrastructures and water in urban environments 2 - describe the characteristics of a portfolio of Nature-Based Solutions comonly used in urban environments 3 - discuss the potential contributions of Nature-Based Solutions to urban water management, both in terms of quantity and quality 4 - describe the multiple benefits of Nature- Based Solutions used in urban environments 5 - carry out a critical assessment of the benefits versus costs of Nature-Based Solutions used in urban environments

Syllabus

1 - Introduction: the challenges of urban water management. 2 - History of Nature-Based Solutions for urban water management and different nomenclatures. 3 - Characterization of nature-based solutions for efficient water cycle management in urban environments. Solutions for flow control and water quality improvement. 4 - Interface between water management and natural processes (blue and green infrastructure) and connection with the city. 5 - Introduction to ecosystem services in nature-based solutions for urban water management. 6

• Cost-benefit assessment of nature-based solutions. 7 - Presentation of case studies, with identification of multiple uses

Prerequisites

Sanitary Engineering

Cross Competence Component

This course allows the development of transversal skills in Critical and Innovative Thinking (creativity, strategic thinking) in a group work, a debate and discussion groupactivities. It allows the development of Interpersonal Skills (oral presentations, communication and organizational skills, teamwork) and Intrapersonal skills (self-discipline, enthusiasm, perseverance) in the development and presentation of group work and in the debate. It allows the development of information and media literacy skills (including the ability to locate and access information, as well as to analyse and evaluate media content) in fact-shett and the group work.

Ethical Principles

All members of a group are responsible for the group's work. In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used. In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.