The Negotiation and Mediation for Water Conflict Management I short course is initiated, developed and jointly offered with UNESCO’s programme ‘From Potential Conflict to Cooperation Potential (PCCP)’ and the UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education. The course introduces the basic concepts of water cooperation, conflict prevention and mitigation and provides in-depth skills training. Furthermore, contemporary issues related to transboundary water conflict will be discussed with invited speakers in the field of water governance and conflict resolution.
Learning objectives
Upon completion of the course, the participants will:
- have a good understanding about the potential for conflict and for cooperation when sharing water resources;
- be able to design and facilitate inclusive consultation, negotiation and decision-making processes between various water users, water managers, politicians and other decision makers.
Target group
This short course is designed for current and future water managers, decision-makers and others involved in Integrated Water Resources Management. Participants need to have a bachelor degree in a relevant subject (i.e. economics, social sciences, law, engineering, biology) and preferably several years of relevant working experience.
Course content
This short course will introduce the basic concepts of negotiation processes, determinants of conflict behavior, conflict situations and handling modes as well as methods of effective negotiation; assessments of personal negotiating styles; it will aslo emphasize the importance of communication. The role of the negotiator, and the qualities and responsibilities of a good negotiator will be highlighted.
- The short course will include the following components:
- Introduction to Negotiation Processes.
- Cases of Water Negotiations. Internal Negotiations on Water Management.
- External Negotiations on Water Management.
- Multilateral Interstate Negotiations on Disasters.
- Roles of culture and power.
- Implementation of agreements.
- Fieldtrip to Peace Palace and the International Court of Justice.
- Case studies of major water and environmental disputes.
- Simulation of a local and/or regional conflict
The course provides a good mix of theory and practice, with sufficient attention on skills training. Lectures are combined with exercises, simulation games and an excursion. The assignment consists of writing a research paper on a suitable topic.
Lecturers
UNESCO-PCCP: Ms. Léna Salamé (Course Coordinator)
Clingendael Institute: Dr. Paul Meerts and Mr Ebel Smidt
UNESCO-IHE: Prof. Pieter van der Zaag
Compass and UNESCO-PCCP: Prof. Jon Martin Trondalen Galema
Cross Cultural Coaching: Ms. Nelke Galema
Smartsettle / iCan Systems Inc.: Ernest Thiessen
Examination
It is possible to take part in the examination of this short course. If you obtain a passing mark for this examination and return to UNESCO-IHE within four years after completion of the short course to follow a full MSc programme, you will receive exemption for this short course/module. The costs for this exam are €250 extra and should be borne by yourself. Taking part in the examination is not compulsory.
Partners
- UNESCO-PCCP
- Clingendael Institute
Course Brochure
Course details
€2475-
Prof. P. van der Zaag, PhD, MSc
UNESCO-IHE in Delft and the Clingendael Institute (http://www.clingendael.nl) in The Hague
11 Feb 2013 to 01 Mar 2013
3 weeks
5
11 January 2013-
24 April 2012
01 May 2012
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