
Traditional water techniques: cultural heritage for a sustainable future
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Funding Scheme
STIP - Specific Targeted Innovation Project






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EUROPEAN JEWELLERY TECHNOLOGY NETWORK GEIE
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IPOGEA P.S.C. A.R.L.
Italy
SARL SOCIETE SUD TIMMI
Algeria
UNIVERSITE MOULAY ISMAÏL
Morocco
PETRA NATIONAL TRUST
Jordan
VIA MARIS INC.
Palestine
NATIONAL CENTER FOR DOCUMENTATION OF CULTURAL AND NATURAL HERITAGE
Egypt
NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION
Greece
SIDATA INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS LTD.
Palestine
UNIVERSITÉ DES SCIENCES ET DE LA TECHNOLGIE D'ORAN - MOHAMED BOUDIAF
Algeria
Project information
SHADUF
Grant agreement ID: 509110
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Start date
1 July 2004
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End date
30 September 2007
Funded under:
FP6-INCO
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Overall budget:
€ 1 227 280
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EU contribution
€ 1 109 880
Traditional water conservation comeback
CLIMATE CHANGE AND ENVIRONMENT

There are many modern advances that have helped us save precious water in previous decades, but sometimes the answer lies in the wisdom of traditional practices and time-tested philosophies. The EU-funded project 'Traditional water techniques: Cultural heritage for a sustainable future' (Shaduf) looked at classical Mediterranean practices for saving water. Through archaeological and historical records, as well as through current practices, the project documented different techniques and indigenous methods for saving water, reusing wastewater and irrigating land more effectively. Shaduf's ultimate goal was to improve water management and develop sustainable practices in the sector, in addition to raising awareness on water and wastewater issues in society through traditional knowledge. To achieve its objectives the project built a database on all concerned practices and outlined water catchment techniques in the region. Most importantly, it developed conservation and restoration strategies to revive these techniques and sustain or reintroduce their benefits. This effort and other long-term actions that were proposed during the project have brought the Mediterranean region and its water-scarce areas one step closer to more available water. The techniques, databases and future initiatives may improve the livelihoods of numerous communities.
Project information
SHADUF
Grant agreement ID: 509110
-
Start date
1 July 2004
-
End date
30 September 2007
Funded under:
FP6-INCO
-
Overall budget:
€ 1 227 280
-
EU contribution
€ 1 109 880
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Final Report Summary - SHADUF (Traditional water techniques: Cultural heritage for a sustainable future)
A database on key water management practices in ancient times was constructed, using archaeological, historical and environmental information and field work findings. Moreover, an inventory of water catchment techniques that still survived in the Mediterranean tradition was carried out. The monumental character and the cultural significance of the considered techniques was evaluated and appropriate restoration and conservation strategies were proposed. In addition, the sustainability of current water management practices was assessed and potential long-term actions were proposed.
The project was structured in 11 distinct, yet interrelated, work packages (WPs) which undertook various activities including fieldwork, evaluation of information, development of databases and formulation of future policy recommendations. Moreover, a knowledge dissemination plan was implemented to maximise the project impact and a technical implementation plan (TIP) was developed, based on participants' recommendations.
Project information
SHADUF
Grant agreement ID: 509110
-
Start date
1 July 2004
-
End date
30 September 2007
Funded under:
FP6-INCO
-
Overall budget:
€ 1 227 280
-
EU contribution
€ 1 109 880
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Project information
SHADUF
Grant agreement ID: 509110
-
Start date
1 July 2004
-
End date
30 September 2007
Funded under:
FP6-INCO
-
Overall budget:
€ 1 227 280
-
EU contribution
€ 1 109 880
Project information
SHADUF
Grant agreement ID: 509110
-
Start date
1 July 2004
-
End date
30 September 2007
Funded under:
FP6-INCO
-
Overall budget:
€ 1 227 280
-
EU contribution
€ 1 109 880