Water Governance – Western Cape

Water Governance relates to the complex relationships between natural sciences (meteorological, hydrological, ecological, geohydrological, chemical, microbiological, etc.) and social systems (political, demographic, economic, legislative, and administrative) to ensure the availability, use, and management of water for current and future generations, through infrastructure establishment and maintenance, regulation, licensing, and financial means.

These topics are covered in the 3-day Water Governance Course, presented by Carin Bosman, WISA Senior Fellow and qualified water chemist, with more than 30 years’ experience in the field.  Attendees qualify for 3 CPD credits.

Course objectives:

• Understand the international impetus and need for judicious Water Governance from a Human Rights and Water Security perspective, and the tools for judicious Water Governance in a South African context;
• Grasp the Concepts and Principles underpinning Sustainable Integrated Water Resource Management (IWRM) under the framework of the Constitution, Administrative Justice legislation, and the NEMA principles of sustainable development;
• Demonstrate awareness of governance mechanisms for water-related issues in South Africa, including duties and liabilities associated with potential pollution impacts on water resources;
• Understand the requirements of the National Water Act (NWA) in the context of international initiatives for IWRM, and be able to explain specific aspects, including:
  • Implications of the National Water Resource Strategy;
  • Resource directed measures; and
  • Source directed controls;
• Grasp the complexities of the legal requirements for water use authorisation under the NWA, especially with regard to the following:
• Types of Water Uses described under section 21 of the NWA;
  • Tiers of Water Use Authorisations (i.e. “Do I need a Water Use License?”)
  • Procedural and Substantive aspects of Water Use License Applications (WULAs); and
  • Considerations for evaluating WULAs– section 27 of the NWA;
• Prepare a WULA and IWWMP that addresses the requirements of the new Regulations promulgated by the DWS;
• Appreciate the regulatory aspects of water quantity and quality monitoring and be able to correctly evaluate water monitoring data and results from a regulatory perspective; and
• Comprehend the process, role and importance of the auditing of compliance with the conditions of a WUL, and WUL Amendment processes.

Practical discussions & exercises aimed at grasping the concepts & topics under discussion will be conducted in a group setting.

Detailed Course Description:  https://cbss.co.za/water-governance-training-course/

Course Costs:

• Depends on the Venue, and range between R8,795.00 and R9,395.00 (ex VAT)
• Discounts available for Early Bird and Group Registration, WISA and GWD members, and bona fide students

Register today: https://cbss.co.za/course-registration/