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Springshed management for water security, biodiversity cobenefits, and climate resilience

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Last Updated: December 9, 2025
Overview

Explore the transformative potential of Springshed Management through our engaging learning course. Delve into engaging modules that cover the science of springs, the six-step protocol for spring revival, and practical strategies for sustainable water resource management. Gain the knowledge and skills to address water security, foster ecosystem restoration, and build climate resilience—all at your own pace. Empower yourself to make a lasting impact on communities and the environment with this comprehensive course.

Who is this course for? 

This self-paced Springshed Management course is designed for water resource managers, environmental conservationists, policymakers, and community leaders passionate about sustainable development and climate resilience. Whether you're a practitioner working on water security, a student eager to learn about ecosystem restoration, or a decision-maker aiming to implement nature-based solutions, this course equips you with essential knowledge and skills to address water scarcity and biodiversity challenges through springshed management.

What will you learn? 

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

  1. Accurately define key concepts related to springs, their ecosystem services, and the foundational principles of springshed management.

  2. Identify the main causes and impacts of spring depletion in the Hindu Kush Himalaya region and their broader implications on communities, ecosystems, and biodiversity.

  3. Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the six-step protocol for spring revival and effectively apply it to real-world scenarios.

  4. Develop strategies to engage local communities in springshed management practices, fostering inclusive governance, water security, and climate adaptation.

  5. Design practical approaches to integrate springshed management into broader water resource and environmental conservation frameworks.

Topic Overview: 

Springshed management, water security, climate adaptation, biodiversity conservation, ecosystem restoration, groundwater recharge, sustainable water management, community resilience, six-step protocol, nature-based solutions.

How much time do you need to invest? This self-paced course consists of five modules, with a total estimated learning time of 3-4 hours. Each module is designed to be completed in 25–40 minutes.

Keywords/Tags: Springshed management, water security, climate adaptation, biodiversity conservation, ecosystem restoration, groundwater recharge, sustainable water management, community resilience, six-step protocol, nature-based solutions. 

Course Certificate/Badge: You will receive a certificate upon completion of all five modules.

Course Providers: ICIMOD-HUC, SDC, ACWADAM, NIH

Course Contact: Kritika.Sharma@icimod.org

License: CC BY-NC-ND

Date of publication: November 7, 2025

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