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Regulations for the Comprehensive Management of Discharges from Land to Sea
Regulations for the Comprehensive Management of Discharges from Land to Sea
Overview
This training course aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the regulation and management of land-to-sea discharges, addressing both the current legal framework and the reality of its application.
From its contents, participants will be able to learn about the applicable regulations regarding authorizations, control and prevention of discharges into the marine environment from land sources, as well as analyze the current situation of its management, the main existing challenges and the lines of improvement aimed at the protection of the coastline and environmental sustainability.
- To know the legislation and regulations applicable to land-sea discharges.
- To understand the current situation regarding the management of land-sea spills.
The process of admission to the microcredential will be carried out through an application from interested parties, which will be processed by FGULL, which in turn will be responsible for verifying compliance with the access requirements of each applicant.
This micro-credential will reserve 5% of the available places for students with a recognized disability rating of 33% or higher.
In case of inadmissibility, the student may file a complaint with the Subcommittee on Own Degrees and Microcredentials of the Commission of Own Teachings and, in case of a negative resolution, may file an appeal with the Rector of the ULL.
In the event that, after the pre-registration period has ended, there are still
If vacant places become available, an extraordinary pre-registration period could be established at the discretion of the microcredential management, which will set the deadline it deems appropriate.
Timely admission. Admission will be granted in order of registration on the micro-credential until the maximum number of students is reached.
Academic program
- Need for authorization of land-to-sea discharges (AVM). Analysis of the
applicable regulations. - Hydrological planning in the Canary Islands.
- Need for occupancy permit.
- Main administrative problems of AVMs in the Canary Islands.
- Sanctioning regime.
- Technical applicability of the regulations.
- Situation of land-to-sea spills in the Canary Islands.
- Identification of critical areas.
- Lectures/expository method: presentation or explanation by the
faculty. - Individual work: individual preparation of assignments/projects/reports, portfolio, …
- Tutoring: a period of instruction in which teachers and students interact with the
The objective is to review and discuss materials and topics presented in class.
- Objective tests (true/false, multiple choice, test type, fill-in-the-blank, ordering, etc.)
- Attendance, participation or attitude in teaching activities, seminars, tutorials, etc.
- Portfolio, diaries, notebooks or practice books, etc.
General information
Credits: 2 ECTS
Duration: 05/05/2026 to 11/05/2026
Teaching modality: Virtual
Location: ULL Virtual Campus
Valued at: €145
The cost of tuition for this Microcredential will be subsidized by the 'Plan for the development of university microcredentials', investment 6 of component 21 of the Addendum to the 'Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan', financed by the European Union – Next Generation EU, year 2025.
Short courses available in various formats (in-person, online, or hybrid). Ideal for learning without interrupting your professional life.
Content created and delivered by professionals and experts in the field, designed for immediate application.
Endorsed by the University of La Laguna. You will receive an official ECTS certificate, valid in the European Higher Education Area.
Teaching staff
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