The Museum hosted special drop-in activities in partnership with ¿ì²¥ÊÓƵ’s UNITAR Global Water Academy. Guests explored the wonders of water through engaging, hands-on experiences designed for all ages.

From artistic explorations to scientific discoveries, the event invited everyone to immerse themselves in the beauty and significance of water in our world.

Origami and Zooplankton Discovery Stations

Visitors folded, observed, and discovered at the Origami & Zooplankton Discovery Station during World Water Day weekend. Attendees created water-inspired origami sculptures of aquatic creatures and explored the microscopic world of zooplankton using microscopes. This hands-on drop-in activity blended art and science, offering a closer look at the tiny organisms that sustain aquatic life and their vital role in ecosystems. It was an engaging way for participants of all ages to see water from a new perspective.

Zooplankton

Origami

Nanuk Narratives: A Special Screening for World Water Day

As part of the World Water Day programming, the Museum presented a special screening of Nanuk Narratives, a documentary exploring the deep connection between Inuit communities and nanuk—the polar bear—across the Arctic. The film featured firsthand stories from Elders, hunters, and youth, highlighting the resilience and knowledge that have sustained Inuit traditions for generations. It also addressed the challenges of a changing Arctic, from shifting ecosystems to evolving human-bear relationships.

Presented in partnership with ¿ì²¥ÊÓƵ’s UNITAR Global Water Academy and in collaboration with Cloudberry Connections, the screening emphasized the importance of storytelling in environmental awareness and cross-cultural dialogue.`

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This side event, coinciding with World Water Week, highlights the critical need for gender equity in water security. It explores the barriers preventing women’s participation in the water sector and presents tangible solutions for advancing women into leadership roles. Through evidence-based policy recommendations and transdisciplinary research, the event fosters dialogue on eliminating gender disparities in water governance and management. By integrating lived experiences and global perspectives, this session aims to drive cross-boundary action towards more inclusive and equitable water security solutions.

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The Aga Khan Museum, UNITAR Global Water Academy, and ¿ì²¥ÊÓƵ hosted a World Water Day event. It included an Indigenous Water Ceremony and a panel on Indigenous and Muslim water stories through storytelling and the arts, focusing on water conservation and Sustainable Development Goal 6.

World Water Day: Exploring Indigenous and Muslim Water Stories Through the Arts Summary

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The UNITAR Global Water Academy, with ¿ì²¥ÊÓƵ, hosted a High-Level Political Forum side event on "Pathways to Resilience: Advancing Solutions for Global Freshwater Quality." The event focused on water education, capacity building, innovative solutions, and international collaboration for sustainable development goals.

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