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"Water and Culture: Bridging Sustainability with Cultural Diversity"

The interplay between water management and cultural diversity reveals rich sources of knowledge and inspiration for sustainability. Water is a fundamental element of life that shapes identities, beliefs, and traditions. It serves not only as a source of sustenance but also as a catalyst for cooperation and conflict. By reviving traditional practices and fostering respect for local contexts, communities can develop innovative water management solutions. Understanding water's cultural significance is essential in narratives surrounding sustainability and environmental stewardship.

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"Water and Culture: Bridging Sustainability with Cultural Diversity"

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  1.  Water & Culture 2009

  2. Key message • Cultural diversity = wealth of knowledge, views & practices which are a source of inspiration for sustainable water management  Water & Culture 2009

  3. What is culture? Values and beliefs Traditions, rituals and practices Symbols and artefacts  Water & Culture 2009

  4. Impact: both ways Culture Water management Water management Culture  Water & Culture 2009

  5. Water: • A source of life • A source of inspiration • A source of power • A source of conflict or of cooperation • A source of sustainability  Water & Culture 2009

  6. Water; A source of life • “Where there is water, there is life” • “Water means wealth” • Cultures have adapted themselves to the environment in which they live  Water & Culture 2009

  7. Water; A source of life • Lessons learned: • “Revival” of old traditions and cultural practices, eg Karez systems  Water & Culture 2009

  8. Water; A source of life • Lessons learned: • water = people’s identity • water has important social/cultural functions • New plans should fit into the local context  Water & Culture 2009

  9. Water; A source of inspiration  Water & Culture 2009

  10. Water; A source of inspiration • Lessons learned • Water has a key role in beliefs and rituals • Water wisdom # wise water management • Much water wisdom has been lost  Water & Culture 2009

  11. Water; A source of inspiration • Religions are rethinking their roles to meet the present needs • More action oriented • Religion: an alley for sustainable water management?  Water & Culture 2009

  12. Water; A source of power • Hydropower • Political power • causes and catalysts of the global water crisis.  Water & Culture 2009

  13. Water; A source of conflict or of cooperation? • Water conflict => access to resources • Water management = interest management • Water cooperation: Rhine, Nile, Mekong  Water & Culture 2009

  14. Yemen, Marib dam  Water & Culture 2009

  15. Cultural Impact of water systems  Water & Culture 2009

  16. Forming a cultural bridge for successful and sustainable water management  Water & Culture 2009

  17. Interested to learn more? • Please read our book: Water a way of life • Available at: www.crcpress.com  Water & Culture 2009

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