This course is designed to give a general overview of the GLOBAQUA project outcomes, and to provide a number of key messages, insights, recommendations, and results for improving policy making and implementation and for sustainable freshwater management. In particular it aims to improve the professional competences, knowledge and information of those working in water management and water protection. Also students and researchers may find useful and interesting information about the most recent developments in the field of freshwater management and water protection in multi-stressor conditions.