The Global Network of Water Museums is a flagship initiative endorsed by the Council of UNESCO-IHP (Intergovernmental Hydrological Programme)

Water Cloud

Water Cloud: Resources for Inclusive Sustainable Futures

At its 5th International Conference in Porto (October 2024), the Global Network of Water Museums proudly launched an ambitious initiative: the creation of Water Cloud, an online repository dedicated to water education. This platform will offer students, teachers, and museum professionals a single, easy-to-access space for water education resources, tools, and good practices.

To implement this vision, WAMU-NET convened an Education Working Group throughout 2024. In May, a call for proposals enabled us to select a limited number of educational tools to be presented during a dynamic session at our Porto conference. These vibrant discussions showcased diverse approaches to water education and led to collectively choosing the project's title: Water Cloud: Resources for Inclusive Sustainable Futures. 

For the first time, water museums’ learning resources will be curated and organised into a single, easily navigable platform. Aligned with WAMU-NET’s commitment to water sustainability education (Phase 9 of UNESCO-IHP Resolution XXIII-5, 2018), this project reflects our members’ leadership in innovative educational practices at local, regional, and national levels. 

As we work toward building the Water Cloud digital platform, this page features initial examples of the good practices we aim to include in the final repository. If you were not able to join us in Porto, you can watch the session recordings here. Stay tuned for updates on this innovative resource for water education worldwide!