Conference Program > Workshop "History of water crisis, old and recent issues” (WG HIST ws)(13/10/2015)

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General Information

Side event title: "History of water crisis, old and recent issues”

Date and time slot: Tuesday, October 13, 2015, 14h-17h30

Side event organizer: ICID Working group on History (WG HIST)

Contact's name: Dr. Kamran Emami

Content of the session

Introduction: At the start of the 21st century, in many regions, water crisis seems to be one of the most complex issues for humankind. In this context, the water wisdom of the past can be regarded as previous experiences of many generations who face the great challenge of looking for adaptations for ensuring sustainable development. 

Topics:

  • Water Wisdom of the past and relevant case studies on water crisis
  • Wisdom and knowledge management on risks and modernisation
  • Case studies of Sustainable historical water schemes
  • Linkages between tradition methods and modern innovations in water engineering
  • Re-learning the lost knowledge on former adaptations
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