Slow Water
Water is the essence of life. Not only do we use it to grow our food, to replenish and clean our bodies, it also has a sacred meaning for many peoples of the world. Throughout the globe there are people who struggle to find enough water for their daily needs, there are others who have little or no access to clean water and there are those whose basic livelihood is threatened by floods and an overabundance of water. The management of water resources is one of the most pressing global issues.
Yesterday at Terra Madre in Turin, Italy, farmers, engineers, students, nomads, activists and academics from all over the world met to share the challenges they face due to an overabundance or scarcity of water. During the Water and Agriculture Workshop a number of central themes came to light from the need to promote water-wise farming practices to the privitisation of the world’s water supply that goes against the basic human right of free access to a safe water.
The workshop participants decided it is necessary to create a Slow Water network that will promote:
* Exchange of techniques, technologies, knowledge and seeds
* Advocacy that aims to raise awareness of the current water crisis
* Network with groups that are working to solve water-related problems
* Lobby in support of rights related to water
The first step has been taken and we are joining together to take action and work together.
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| 1 - Postato da
Gian Nicolay
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27/05/2009 h: 16:14
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Rachel,
has anybody taken notes from our workshop at Torino (26th Oct 08) on the rich inputs from the different countries,mainly the discussion round (Romania, Spain, New Mexico, Montana, California, France, Nigeria, Mexico, Madagascar, Brazil, RSA, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Australia,, Peru, India, Switzerland, Niger). Any traces left (audio, video)?
I would propose to use this site mainly to assist (Terra madre/ SF) groups to solve their concrete problems with water and food. We should move from knowledge to management (action). The aim should be to provide a space for sharing insights on concrete problem solving for the slow food family.
You still have the e-mail list of the participants?
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Rachel Black
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31/03/2009 h: 17:39
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We are getting Slow Water flowing but we need your participation. Send me an e-mail r.black(at)unisg.it, if you would like to get involved. We are looking for discussion topics, knowledge exchange ideas and potential advocacy projects. I look forward to hearing from you.
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| 3 - Postato da
Rachel Black
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21/03/2009 h: 16:22
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Tomorrow, March 22, is World Water Day. Join the dialogue on "sharing water and sharing opportunities" http://www.worldwaterday.org/page/1938
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Michèle Mesmain
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09/03/2009 h: 10:09
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Test.
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