This advanced course area strengthens STRATI’s niche in integrated water governance, climate-resilient basin management, and transboundary water cooperation, aligning with SDG 6 (Clean Water & Sanitation), SDG 13 (Climate Action), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals). The River Basin Governance, Policy, and Sustainability program prepares professionals, researchers, and decision-makers to manage shared water systems through integrated, science-based, and participatory approaches. It focuses on basin-level planning, climate adaptation, transboundary cooperation, and institutional frameworks for sustainable water resource management. Participants will gain applied skills in basin modeling, conflict resolution, and policy design—bridging science, governance, and diplomacy.
- One-Week Certificate Courses
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee Range (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Introduction to River Basin Governance | 1 Week | Online | Understand basin systems, hydrological cycles, and integrated management concepts. | System Thinking | Quiz + Case Study | ₹2,000 / $25 | Water Policy, NGOs |
| Climate Change and River Basin Management | 1 Week | Online | Learn impacts of climate variability on river flows and basin planning. | Climate Risk Mapping | Analytical Note | ₹2,000 / $25 | Climate & Environment |
| Basin-Level Water Conflicts and Cooperation | 1 Week | Online | Explore transboundary issues, negotiation tools, and treaties. | Conflict Resolution | Role Play / Essay | ₹2,000 / $25 | Policy, Diplomacy |
| River Ecology and Environmental Flow Assessment | 1 Week | Online | Learn ecological flow concepts and biodiversity conservation. | Ecohydrology | Field Simulation | ₹2,000 / $25 | Environment, Research |
| Stakeholder Engagement in Basin Planning | 1 Week | Online | Study participatory frameworks for inclusive water management. | Facilitation, Governance | Policy Brief | ₹2,000 / $25 | Governance, NGOs |
- Two-Week Certificate Courses
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee Range (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Integrated River Basin Management (IRBM) | 2 Weeks | Online | Learn multi-sectoral basin planning and decision-making tools. | Basin Planning | Project Report | ₹3,500 / $40 | Govt, Consulting |
| River Basin Governance and Institutional Frameworks | 2 Weeks | Online | Understand laws, policies, and institutional arrangements for water governance. | Legal Reasoning, Policy Analysis | Policy Paper | ₹3,500 / $40 | Govt, Academia |
| Basin Hydrology and Data Management | 2 Weeks | Online | Learn hydrological data collection, modeling, and analysis. | GIS, MODFLOW | Technical Project | ₹3,500 / $40 | Tech, Research |
| Transboundary River Cooperation and Diplomacy | 2 Weeks | Online | Study negotiation strategies and international water conventions. | Diplomacy, Negotiation | Simulation | ₹3,500 / $40 | Foreign Affairs, Think Tanks |
| Basin-Level Climate Resilience Planning | 2 Weeks | Online | Develop adaptation frameworks for climate-affected basins. | Climate Modeling | Analytical Project | ₹3,500 / $40 | Climate & Water Policy |
- One-Month Certificate Courses
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee Range (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Integrated River Basin Planning and Management | 1 Month | Online | Design integrated, cross-sectoral basin strategies. | Basin Modeling, GIS | Capstone Report | ₹6,000 / $70 | Govt, Water Sector |
| Transboundary Water Governance and Policy | 1 Month | Online | Analyze global case studies on shared river management. | Legal & Policy Synthesis | Research Paper | ₹6,000 / $70 | Policy, Diplomacy |
| River Basin Financing and Economic Instruments | 1 Month | Online | Learn funding mechanisms, PES, and green financing for basin projects. | Financial Analysis | Project Report | ₹6,000 / $70 | Development Finance |
| Climate Resilience and River Restoration | 1 Month | Online | Explore ecological restoration and adaptive infrastructure. | Ecohydrology | Project Work | ₹6,000 / $70 | Environment, CSR |
| Digital Innovation for Basin Governance | 1 Month | Online | Use AI, IoT, and satellite tools for river monitoring and management. | Data Analytics, Remote Sensing | Applied Project | ₹6,000 / $70 | Tech, Smart Cities |
- Three-Month Certificate Courses
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee Range (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Executive Certificate in River Basin Governance | 3 Months | Online | Master policy, technical, and institutional aspects of basin governance. | Policy Integration | Capstone Project | ₹12,000 / $140 | Govt, NGOs |
| Advanced Basin Hydrology and Modeling | 3 Months | Online | Apply hydrological and simulation models to basin planning. | MODFLOW, ArcGIS | Technical Project | ₹12,000 / $140 | Consulting, Research |
| River Basin Policy and Legal Frameworks | 3 Months | Online | Deep dive into international treaties, conventions, and basin law. | Policy Drafting | Legal Report | ₹12,000 / $140 | Policy, Law |
| Sustainable Basin Development and Infrastructure | 3 Months | Online | Study climate-resilient infrastructure for basin systems. | Infrastructure Planning | Project Report | ₹12,000 / $140 | Urban, Water Infra |
| Ecosystem-Based Basin Governance | 3 Months | Online | Integrate ecological principles with basin governance and sustainability. | Systems Thinking | Case Study | ₹12,000 / $140 | Environment, ESG |
- Six-Month Diploma Courses
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee Range (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Diploma in River Basin Governance and Management | 6 Months | Online | Master integrated water governance at basin level. | Strategic Basin Planning | Final Project + Viva | ₹25,000 / $300 | Govt, UN, NGOs |
| Diploma in Transboundary Water Policy and Cooperation | 6 Months | Online | Build expertise in international water diplomacy and conflict resolution. | Negotiation, Treaty Design | Simulation + Research | ₹25,000 / $300 | Policy, Diplomacy |
| Diploma in Climate-Resilient Basin Infrastructure | 6 Months | Online | Develop and evaluate climate-smart infrastructure for basin regions. | Technical Planning | Field Project | ₹25,000 / $300 | Engineering, Climate |
| Diploma in Digital Basin Governance and Data Systems | 6 Months | Online | Use advanced data tools for decision-making in basin systems. | GIS, IoT, AI for Water | Applied Project | ₹25,000 / $300 | Tech, Policy |
| Diploma in River Restoration and Sustainable Development | 6 Months | Online | Integrate ecological restoration, policy, and local livelihoods. | Ecohydrology, Policy Design | Capstone Report | ₹25,000 / $300 | CSR, Environment |
Common Features Across All Courses
- Self-paced modules
- Ideal for: graduates, policymakers, researchers, planners, professionals, NGOs, and development practitioners
- Mixed qualitative + quantitative learning
- Capstone projects for advanced levels
- STRATI certification pathway