Water Heritage Museum run by the Centre for Water Resources Development and Management (CWRDM) in Kozhikode, Kerala, has been added to the prestigious Global Network of Water Museums (WAMU-NET) under UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Hydrological Programme (IHP).
Key Highlights
- Museum Name: Water Heritage Museum
- Location: Kozhikode, Kerala
- Operated by: Centre for Water Resources Development and Management (CWRDM), Kozhikode
- Recognition: Included in the Global Network of Water Museums (WAMU-NET)
- Significance: Only the third such museum in India to be included
About CWRDM Water Heritage Museum
- Objective: Showcases Kerala’s indigenous water traditions, heritage, and water management practices
- Features:
- Medicinal plant garden
- Star garden
- Butterfly garden
- Climate change study lab
- Galleries on CWRDM’s research achievements
- Educational Value: Combines scientific insight with cultural storytelling to highlight the historical evolution of water management
- Importance:
- Promotes Kerala’s legacy in water conservation
- Positions Kerala on a global platform for environmental stewardship
About Global Network of Water Museums (WAMU-NET)
- Founded: 2017 in Venice, Italy
- Recognized by: UNESCO Intergovernmental Hydrological Programme (IHP) in 2018 as a flagship initiative
- Type: Independent, non-profit NGO
- Headquarters: Venice, Italy
- Members:
- 80 institutional members
- Representing 32 countries
- Yearly audience: Approx. 30 million visitors
Objectives of WAMU-NET
- Promote global awareness of water’s cultural and historical significance
- Encourage sustainable water management and environmental education
- Mobilize communities and institutions to rebuild humanity’s relationship with water
- Operates with the principle of “1 member = 1 vote”
- Coordinated by a Management Board and Advisory Committee