Water is not only essential for survival, sanitation, and health, but it is also deeply embedded in cultural identity, heritage, and ancestral knowledge. Protecting access to water ensures the survival of cultural practices that rely on water for spiritual, communal, agricultural, and subsistence activities, particularly for Indigenous peoples, women, marginalised communities, and vulnerable populations. AQUA […]
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Preserving Cultural Heritage in a Changing Climate: Why the Time to Act Is Now
As climate change accelerates, our cultural heritage — the monuments, landscapes, traditions, and local knowledge that define who we are — is increasingly at risk. From ancient ruins to indigenous wisdom, these irreplaceable assets are being damaged or lost due to floods, droughts, storms, and other hydroclimatic extremes. A new policy brief, Integrating Water, Climate and […]
Preserving Cultural Heritage Sites in the Face of Climate Change-Induced Water Threats
Climate change poses unprecedented threats to cultural heritage sites worldwide, particularly those near water bodies or in flood-prone areas. Rising sea levels, increased flooding, and severe droughts are endangering irreplaceable historical and cultural landmarks. Mohenjo-daro: Protecting Ancient Ruins from Flood and Salt The ancient Indus Valley city of Mohenjo-daro in Pakistan faces dual threats from […]