{"id":1099,"date":"2025-03-19T10:31:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-19T09:31:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ull.es\/portal\/noticias\/2025\/03\/19\/la-ull-conmemora-el-dia-mundial-del-agua-con-una-semana-de-actividades-cientificas-y-divulgativas\/"},"modified":"2025-03-19T10:31:00","modified_gmt":"2025-03-19T09:31:00","slug":"la-ull-conmemora-el-dia-mundial-del-agua-con-una-semana-de-actividades-cientificas-y-divulgativas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ull.es\/portal\/noticias\/en\/2025\/03\/19\/la-ull-conmemora-el-dia-mundial-del-agua-con-una-semana-de-actividades-cientificas-y-divulgativas\/","title":{"rendered":"The University of La Laguna (ULL) commemorates World Water Day with a week of scientific and outreach activities"},"content":{"rendered":"

The University of La Laguna, through the Water Cultural Classroom<\/a>, World Water Day Week will be celebrated with a program of activities from March 19 to 22, 2025. This initiative is coordinated by Juan Carlos Santamarta<\/a>, Professor of the Department of Agricultural and Natural Environment Engineering at the academic institution, and seeks to raise awareness about the importance of water in the Canary Islands, its sustainable management and the challenges the archipelago faces in the face of climate change.<\/p>\n

The activities include science outreach in the media, educational talks in schools, participation in the Research Vocations Fair, the World Water Day Science Conference, the presentation of the 6th World Water Day Award, and a hydrogeological tour in Tacoronte, within the framework of the Hydrogeoday 2025<\/a>. These initiatives have the collaboration of various academic and scientific entities, including the research group INGENIA<\/a>, the International Association of Hydrogeologists (AIH-GE<\/a>), the Tragsa Group and the Tacoronte City Council.<\/p>\n

Program of activities<\/strong><\/p>\n

Today, Wednesday, March 19, this program begins with several scientific outreach activities on Radio Nacional de Espa\u00f1a (Canarias), addressing key issues such as the impact of climate change on water resources, innovations in desalination and water reuse, and the need for more efficient and sustainable management in the archipelago.<\/p>\n

On March 20th, a series of educational talks will be held in schools across Tenerife, aimed at raising students' awareness of the importance of water in the region. That same day, the INGENIA research group will participate in the Research Vocations Fair in Candelaria, an event designed to introduce young people to science and research related to water engineering.<\/p>\n

The World Water Day Scientific Conference will take place on the 21st, bringing together experts in climate change, water resources, engineering, and tourism to analyze the challenges and opportunities of water management in the Canary Islands. During these sessions, progress on European projects such as ARSINOE and NATALIE will be presented, along with innovative methodologies such as BIM in water engineering from the Canarian company TAGUA.<\/p>\n

On the same day, the 6th World Water Day Award will be presented, recognizing university students from the Canary Islands who have completed undergraduate, master's, or doctoral theses related to water management on volcanic islands. Organized by the INGENIA group and the Water Cultural Center, with the collaboration of the Tragsa Group, this award aims to encourage research in the integrated water cycle sector, vital for the archipelago's sustainable development.<\/p>\n

In addition, attendees can visit the exhibition \u201cWater and Life in the Past, Present and Future of Tenerife,\u201d located in the General and Humanities Library of the University of La Laguna. This exhibition highlights the role of groundwater on the island and pays tribute to those who have made access to it possible throughout history. The exhibition will remain open until March 31, 2025.<\/p>\n

World Water Day Week will conclude on March 22 with Hydrogeoday 2025, an outreach event organized by the INGENIA group in collaboration with AIH-GE and the Tacoronte City Council. This year, the event will offer a tour of the municipality of Tacoronte, exploring the importance of groundwater in local history and heritage.<\/p>\n

The route will include stops at key sites such as the Lagar Cave, the Risco Spring, and the Tacoronte Washhouses, highlighting the interaction of water with the landscape and its role in local culture and economy. Thanks to the collaboration of the municipal corporation, this event will allow attendees to learn firsthand about the town's historical relationship with water resources and its role in water management in the present and future.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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