The focus of the Democratia-Aqua-Technica is on the development of innovative technical solution concepts for sustainable water resource management to promote the reduction of regional and local water conflicts.
School of Engineering and Architecture | Professor of Environment and Process Engineering | Study Programme Director Water Technology (M.Eng.)
The initiative Democratia-Aqua-Technica is about transforming local and regional water conflicts into pathways to peace and democracy incorporating innovative science and technology approaches.
In April 2023, a one-week practical will take place in Heidelberg. Participants from Hungary, Slovenia, Turkey, Romania and Serbia. They work on group projects and receive technical input and insights into the practice of water treatment in workshops and lectures during a visit to the Heidelberg wastewater treatment plant. During an excursion to small flows in the agricultural environment of Heidelberg, the participants take water samples and analyze them.
Based on the results of the water analyses and the case studies, they develop concrete measures, among other things: to improve water quality, which can be implemented in Germany as well as in the Western Balkans. Different interests and perspectives on water use will also be discussed in a panel discussion with representatives of agriculture, Heidelberg local politics, and civil society organizations. The panel discussion will also be accessible to the interested public via video stream and will strengthen the participants’ awareness of civil society engagement with water as a resource.
The focus of the Democratia-Aqua-Technica is on the development of innovative technical solution concepts for sustainable water resource management to promote the reduction of regional and local water conflicts.
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