This database is intended to act as a information resource on the topic of water and cultural diversity and will contribute to increasing awareness on the importance of cultural factors in water management and decision making.  The database contains four main sections:

• The Library contains journal articles, publications, conventions and other legal instruments, policy guidelines and research methodologies.
• The Directory of Members and Institutions contains information on people working on the topic of water and cultural diversity, and will form the basis of a network, to be strengthened further in the Community of Practice (CoP).
• The Events calendar contains a list of relevant conferences, meetings, workshops, symposia and seminars related to water and cultural diversity.
• The Image gallery has photos and drawings that can be downloaded and used, with the appropriate acknowledgement of copyright.

The concept of CoP refers to a group of people who have a common interest and share information and ideas to find solutions and recommendations for a certain topic or problem. The interactive space provided on this website enables information and opinions to be shared among members and users. The CoP will act as a platform through which members of the group can exchange technical information and experiences.

Please register and become a member, and participate in enriching the content of this website.

^* The UNESCO-IHP project on Water and Cultural Diversity aims to mainstream social and cultural components into water sciences and management to ensure sustainability of water resources and cultures. The project reflects UNESCO’s vision of water: sustainable management of water is as much cultural as it is technical. Click here for more information on the project itself.