Water Footprint and Aquafides Certification course at the IUACA — University of Alicante

19 de September de 2026

The University Institute for Water and Environmental Sciences Research (IUACA) of the University of Alicante once again demonstrates its dedication and commitment to scientific and technical research in the multidisciplinary field of water and environmental sciences. As always, its objectives include the planning, promotion, delivery and dissemination of research activities.

The IUACA is taking part in organising the course on Water Footprint and Certification together with Aquafides, which will take place on Monday 29 October.

The course will be taught by Dr. Marco Antonio Oltra Cámara, Agricultural Engineer, CEO of Aquafides and an expert in water footprint calculation, together with Luis González García, agricultural engineer, auditor and environmental verifier.

The aim of the course is to spread the concepts related to the Water Footprint and the importance of its certification. It will cover topics such as:

Types of Water Footprint: blue, green and grey.
Water Footprint calculation methodologies: ISO 14046, the Aquafides protocol and the Water Footprint Network.
The relationship between the Water Footprint and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).
The benefits of certification.

The course is designed for all professionals and companies who want to understand the concepts of the Water Footprint, its calculation, certification and the applicable regulations. It is also recommended for product marketing managers and others involved in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).