Course description:

The coastal erosion problem affects several regions worldwide. The causes of this problem are sites specific and not always understood. In this way, understanding the possible mitigation measures for this problem and the impact that each coastal intervention strategy can represent on the shoreline evolution allows for a more informed action by the decision-makers and competent entities.

Learning outcomes:

Participants should become aware of the complexity of the coastal processes, possible coastal intervention measures and their positive and negative impacts, and existing tools/numerical models to help planners and decision-makers.

Course content: 

• Coastal erosion causes and mitigation measures
• Mapping the risk of coastal erosion
• Costs and benefits of coastal defense interventions
• Policies, monitoring and artificial nourishments measures
• Case Study: numerical modeling.

Target audience:

Public officials, planners, civil protection, project engineers, researchers and anyone interested in the impact of different coastal defense measures on the long-term shoreline evolution. No prerequisite is required, but knowledge in coastal engineering aspects are an advantage.

Language of instruction:

English

Instructors:

• Mr Carlos Coelho
• Ms Márcia Lima

Course duration and format:

Live sessions: every Thursday, between 15/10 and 15/11/2024; 14:30-17:30, Portuguese time zone. Attendance is recommended.

30 hours workload (15 hours of classes and 15 hours of asynchronous work).

Online lectures, presenting power points about the main topics of each module. Some practical exercises are proposed along the modules to allow homework between modules.

Learner assessment:

The course assessment is performed in the last module, in an informal way. To assess the learner's knowledge, each learner has to handle the concepts and numerical models covered in the course.

Application process:

The number of learners will be limited to 20 and state that not all applications will be selected (when we receive more than 20 applications).

Please complete the online application form available at https://otga.wufoo.com/forms/z1wwqzkh0sx2jxn/

You can apply from 02 to 31 August 2024 (23:59 CEST: Central European Summer Time). 

UNESCO is committed to promoting equal access principles. Applications from minority or underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged.

For any questions please contact the OTGA Secretariat (ioc.training@unesco.org) always using the name of the course as email subject.

Costs: no tuition fee

Certificate: A certificate will be issued to participants who completed the course.

Cancellation policy: 

In the event of cancellation of the course by the OTGA or its affiliates, we will provide notification of cancellation at least 7 days prior to the course date. In the event of cancellation by the attendee, we should receive notification of cancellation at least 7 days prior to the course date.