‘Water for Life’… Water for Whose Life? Water, Cultural Diversity and Sustainable Development in the United Nations

Hiwasaki, Lisa

doi:10.1007/978-94-007-1774-9_34

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“…Therefore, finding the elements of the river in Riau Malay artworks, such as a painting, is a common thing. The relationship between the Malay people and rivers is not simply one of physical contact but also in terms of social and cultural values, including the perception of the world and religion (Klaver, 2012;Thornton, 2012;Lun 2012;Drew, 2012;Gracia, 2012;Hiwasaki, 2012). In Malay society tradition, water (river and sea) is frequently used to present pureness, state of feeling, brotherhood, and life (Zulkeflie Hj.…”

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The Construction of Malay Civilisation Through Malay Paintings

Junaidi

Hamuddin

2019

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This article aims to describe the construction of the Malay-river-civilisation as reflected in 21 paintings painted by Riau Malay artists. In-depth analysis was carried out using a semiotic approach to reveal the ideas and interpretation informing the images. The analysis focuses on the principal signs, images, and symbols presented in these 21 paintings. The findings reveal that the ideas of the Malay-river are strongly related to past and present civilizational understandings. The image of the river had a presence for the Malays, and it was established in four main categories of how artists presented their paintings, namely via: myth, the spirit of life, the identity of Islam, and the dark side of modern civilisation. This study suggests the message promoted through these images communicates to their audience that, beyond the beauty of the Malay cultural identity, nature, and civilisation, there are challenges relating to marginalisation, environmental destruction, and corruption.

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Section: Painting Artist and Riau Malay Societymentioning

confidence: 99%

The Construction of Malay Civilisation Through Malay Paintings

Junaidi

Hamuddin

2019

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“…Water rituals, for example, are a common response by indigenous peoples to climate-and weather-related water problems (AIPP 2012). In reviewing publications that recognize relationships between water, heritage, identity and worldviews, one author notes "religious beliefs and customs are often the focus, and examples are often illustrated by photographs of religious festivals or rituals that contribute to conservation of water or demonstrate the intimate spiritual relations people have with water" (Hiwasaki 2012). While such recognition is positive, some cultures believe that publication of photographs of sacred ceremonies interferes with their spiritual power and/or triggers adverse spiritual and physical consequences (e.g.…”

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Culture, law, risk and governance: contexts of traditional knowledge in climate change adaptation

2013

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Traditional knowledge is increasingly recognized as valuable for adaptation to climate change, bringing scientists and indigenous peoples together to collaborate and exchange knowledge. These partnerships can benefit both researchers and indigenous peoples through mutual learning and mutual knowledge generation. Despite these benefits, most descriptions focus on the social contexts of exchange. The implications of the multiple cultural, legal, risk-benefit and governance contexts of knowledge exchange have been less recognized. The failure to consider these contexts of knowledge exchange can result in the promotion of benefits while failing to adequately address adverse consequences. The purpose of this article is to promote awareness of these issues to encourage their wider incorporation into research, policy, measures to implement free, prior and informed consent (FPIC) and the development of equitable adaptation partnerships between indigenous peoples and researchers.

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“…Managing water supplies against these negative effects is a top priority on both national and international agendas. The United Nations de ned the theme of studies conducted between 2005 and 2015 as "water for life" (Hiwasaki 2011). Moreover, understanding hydrological changes in the Mediterranean region is especially important because IPCC models predict droughts in the next 30 years for other countries in the Eastern Mediterranean Basin, including Turkey (Collins et al 2013).…”

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Hydrogeological and speleological characterization of a karstic spring: Cokragan Cave System

BAYKARA,

Gemici

2024

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Karstic landscapes, shaped by water dissolving rock, are unique ecosystems with complex water systems. Karst aquifers, vital for over 25% of the world's drinking water, offer a sustainable resource but are vulnerable to human activities. Their diverse plant, animal, and geological features contribute significantly to our planet's ecosystem. Notably, 49% of European geoparks contain karst, highlighting their importance in geoheritage and geotourism. Studying karst requires precise mapping of springs, ponors, channels, and caves to understand their unique hydrogeological processes. Here, we present a rare integrated study of Cokragan Cave (Spring) using both speleology and hydrogeology. This complex 2,050-meter cave system reveals multiple past groundwater levels through its geometry, with elevation differences suggesting tectonic influence. From 2003 to 2007, Cokragan Spring discharged and recharged 63.5 and 62.37 million cubic meters annually, respectively. Measured discharge ranged from a maximum of 1.488 cubic meters per second to a minimum of 0.108 cubic meters per second. In situ measurements and analysis of 13 samples revealed the groundwater's physicochemical characteristics, including major ions like calcium, magnesium, and bicarbonate, and trace elements like iron, manganese, and zinc.

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‘Water for Life’… Water for Whose Life? Water, Cultural Diversity and Sustainable Development in the United Nations

Cited by 6 publications

References 6 publications

The Construction of Malay Civilisation Through Malay Paintings

The Construction of Malay Civilisation Through Malay Paintings

Culture, law, risk and governance: contexts of traditional knowledge in climate change adaptation

Hydrogeological and speleological characterization of a karstic spring: Cokragan Cave System

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