Organised by WAMU+NET within the AQUATIK-EU project, this second webinar builds on the June 2026 session by presenting new tools and methodologies for the valorisation of water heritage and ancient hydrotechnologies from Iran, Lebanon, and Italy. The session will also share updates on the progress made towards the development of the Extended Water Museum of the Acheron River in Greece.
The webinar aims to strengthen a community of interest around participatory water heritage governance, engaging local communities, public authorities, researchers, students and civil society organisations.
Date: 21 October 2026
Time: 14:30–16:15 CET
Format: Online (Zoom)
Programme highlights
Opening remarks
Philippe Pypaert (WAMU+NET)
Session 1 – Iran & Lebanon
• Digital storytelling and the Eco-museum of Persian Qanats – Elham Raee, (ICQHS), Yazd, Iran
• Safeguarding communal water systems (Birkets) in South Lebanon – Georges Gharios, UNESCO Regional Office in Beirut, Lebanon
Session 2 – Italy & Greece
• The Acheron River Extended Museum – Athanasios Ntanis, Mayor of the Municipality of Souli, Angelos Chasiotis & Antonia Pappa, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece
• Spazio Mefite «Atlante delle Acque», Water Interpretation Centre, Sassinoro (Benevento), Italy – Eriberto Eulisse, Irene Leonardelli, Lucio Bonato and Fiorenza Tisi, WAMU+NET
Interactive Dialogue with students
Moderated by Prof. Massimiliano Borroni, Ca' Foscari University of Venice
Q&A and conclusionsHow to participate
Participants can:
- Scan the QR code on the poster to register, or
- Register directly here:
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Join the webinar
You can also connect directly via Zoom:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86021264928?pwd=kHDKv548U2aa8Ja7ZOorIMZk6e74NE.1
Meeting ID: 860 2126 4928
Passcode: 079575
We look forward to your participation in this exchange of knowledge, practices and ideas on water heritage and climate resilience.