On the occasion of World Water Day, celebrated on March 22, 2026, various institutions are promoting a series of events dedicated to the relationship between water, territory, industry, and climate change. The program involves museums, universities, and foundations with educational activities, guided tours, and discussion forums aimed at students and citizens.
The initiatives take place between March 20 and 24, 2026 and focus on the role of water resources in industrial history and contemporary environmental challenges.
On Friday, March 20, 2026, the MUSIL – Valle Camonica Hydroelectric Energy Museum (at via Roma n.48 in Cedegolo) offers the activity “Glaciers and Climate Change”, scheduled from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The initiative includes a guided tour and thematic workshops organized by Acque Bresciane, dedicated to the theme of glaciers and the effects of climate change.
On March 19 and 24, 2026, at the AEM Foundation (Piazza Po 3, Milan), the “Debate: The Power of Water” will take place, from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM. This initiative is part of the annual collaborations with Fondazione ISEC and the Po Valley Water Routes project. Two classes will debate different positions regarding the use of water resources, through an educational debate-based format.
On Monday, March 23, 2026, the LIUC – Cattaneo University will host the educational experience “Waterways, Industrial Ways”, aimed at schools. The activity combines introductory classroom sessions with field experiences, discovering the places and traces of local industrialization, highlighting the role played by water in the productive development of the territory.
The program concludes on Sunday, March 22, 2026 with a guided tour of the Crespi d’Adda workers' village, a UNESCO site. The visit, scheduled for 4:00 PM at Corso Manzoni 18, will allow participants to discover the importance of water in the factory, homes, and public structures of the industrial village. The cost of the visit is 8 euros, with free admission for children up to 6 years old and people with disabilities.