RIHN/UNESCO-IHP/UNU-IAS　International Symposium
“ Water, Cultural Diversity and Global Environmental Change:
Emerging Trends, Sustainable Futures? ”
Public Event

Date:	Friday, 2 October 2009
Venue:	Room D, Kyoto International Conference Center   access
Organizer:	Research Institute for Humanity and Nature (RIHN) UNESCO International Hydrological Programme (UNESCO-IHP) Institute of Advanced Studies, United Nations University (UNU-IAS)
Language:	English & Japanese (simultaneous interpretation provided)

The Objective of the Symposium:

The objective of this international symposium is to encourage global recognition of, and respect for, cultural diversity in water resources management, in order to facilitate collaborative actions for sustainability of water and cultures. The symposium is part of a series of activities that have been implemented on the topic, most notably public sessions held in the past four World Water Forums. The symposium will bring together an international and interdisciplinary community of scholars, scientists, advocates and policy makers to explore various issues, such as: "water cultures" and the culture of water; how traditional ways of life are threatened due to the loss of water resources, and, how traditional knowledge might contribute towards future water security; how water resource development and management has undermined the viability of culturally diverse groups, and, how water resource management can strengthen biodiversity and cultural diversity; and, alternative futures: strategic recommendations for incorporating socio-cultural perspectives into water resource management systems, addressing rights and entitlements to water, and stewardship principles and responsibilities.

Here is the Handbill (PDF）

Program:

Admission:

Admission free, advance booking required

Seats:

The limit is set at 150 people.

How to apply:

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