UNESCO-IHE introduces short course on history of water management
‘World history of water management’ is a fascinating subject, which is of critical importance for all water experts of hydraulic engineering, water management and environmental studies.
This subject has benefited recently from the efforts by The International Water History Association (IWHA) and other international professional associations, such as The International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage (ICID).
The contributions from IWHA presented in five international meetings have attracted the attention of a broad spectrum of experts from hydrologists to art historians.
Pont du Gard, France
© Musee du Louvre, Paris
© Musee du Louvre, Paris
The activities of IWHA are supported, in part, by UNESCO’s International Hydrological Programme (IHP), which conducts various projects related to water history, cultural diversity and education and plans to publish a seven volume reference series on the “History of Water and Civilisation” (HWC).
A 5-day short course will be offered for the first time in September 2007, drawing upon historical experiences from all continents, and experts from IWHA – many of them involved in the UNESCO HWC project – within the framework of cooperation among the International Water History Association, UNESCO-IHP, and UNESCO-IHE.
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Date published: 23 August 2007