The Water Engineering and Management course offers an integrated perspective on the challenges of water management at global, national and local levels, including inland waters, transitional waters and coastal waters, as well as the urban water cycle. It addresses the interactions of the water cycle with climate, energy, food, the environment and security, highlighting the central role of water in sustainable development, its use as a resource in various sectors of the economy and the role of water services in improving the quality of life of populations and promoting the urban environment. The risks associated with water are also analysed, namely those resulting from coastal erosion and flooding, floods and droughts, contamination and waterborne diseases. Special emphasis is placed on responses to these challenges and the role of engineering in designing effective and sustainable solutions from an economic, social and environmental point of view, integrating governance and management tools, infrastructure and nature-based solutions in a balanced way. The decision-making process in a context of uncertainty and risk, exacerbated by climate change, is discussed.