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Students of the Master in Sustainable Water Management and Governance present their research projects
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  • The presentation of these projects is the final step of two years of hard work and in-depth study of the challenges faced by the water sector, mentored by experts from across the world

Zaragoza, 29 July 2024.- Eleven students of the 2022-2024 edition of CIHEAM Zaragoza’s International Master of Sustainable Water Management and Governance in Natural and Agricultural Environments have successfully completed their training, leading to their Final Master’s Theses (TFM). This is the final stage of two years of hard work and in-depth study of the challenges faced by the water sector with the support of top-level experts from across the world.

The eleven graduates from Albania, Algeria, Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia are fine examples of CIHEAM Zaragoza’s mission of cooperation and internationality as these Mediterranean countries are the main beneficiaries of the scholarships awarded by the organisation to strengthen collaboration and enhance the sustainable development of the region.

The TFMs presented this month cover a wide range of topics, with particular focus on the application of advanced technologies and sustainable strategies for water management and governance. Lines of research include aspects such as remote sensing, development of prediction tools, optimisation of irrigation systems, restoration of aquatic systems and water management strategies in forest systems.

The students have carried out their research projects at CIHEAM Zaragoza partner institutions namely: the Experimental Station of Aula Dei (EEAD) and the Centre for Soil and Applied Biology of the Segura (CEBAS), both belonging to the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC); the Agri-food Research and Technology Centre of Aragón; the Eurecat technological centre of Lleida; the universities of Salamanca and Zaragoza, and the Polytechnic of Valencia.

Maite Aguinaco, academic coordinator of the master’s programme and administrator in CIHEAM Zaragoza’s strategic area 'Water, Soil and Ecosystems', expresses her satisfaction with the high quality of the projects, stating: "I am very proud of the exceptional work produced by our students. Their effort and dedication is reflected in these research projects that undoubtedly will contribute to sustainable water management. I wish them every success in the next stage of their professional journey".

In September, two students from Algeria will be presenting their research projects focusing on surface and groundwater quality.

With an integrated and multidisciplinary focus, this master’s programme at CIHEAM Zaragoza equips students for decision-making in the field of water management and governance, enabling them to contribute to sustainability, and to conserve and make better use of water resources and aquatic systems.

See www.masterwatermanagement.com for more information about the master’s programme.