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How do you build a museum when the river flows across borders, the team spans continents, and the memories don’t fit inside walls?

In this closing episode of the H2Know podcast, we go behind the screens to tell the story of how a digital museum can come to life. It's a rare, honest look at the collaboration, creativity, tension, and care that shape the digital experiment in collective memory-making.

We ask: what does it mean to build a museum that anyone can visit, from anywhere? And finally, we look ahead: what’s next for water museums? What have we learned, and what must we carry forward?

Tune in for the final episode of the H2Know podcast, and witness the making of something truly special!

What if every river bend, every cracked well, and every drop that once passed through our hands carried a story of joy, survival, or loss?

In this episode of the H2Know, we step inside physical water museums, where memory, heritage, and storytelling come alive in real places.

Our guest, Dr. Abdennabi El Mandour, Director of the Mohammed VI Museum for Water Civilization in Morocco, takes us inside the space where water’s past meets our present. He shares how the museum keeps Morocco’s deep relationship with water alive through stories and traditions that speak to who we are and what we risk losing.

Dr. El Mandour shares how the museum connects Morocco’s rich water heritage to present challenges, inspiring visitors to reflect on the value of water and the urgency to protect it.

Tune in to listen, reflect, and remember!

What comes to your mind when you hear about a “water museum”?

Most people don’t know how to answer. And maybe that’s the point!

In this episode of the H2Know, we begin with a simple question and end up somewhere far deeper. We speak to people from different walks of life, then sit down with the Global Network of Water Museums to ask:

What does it mean to remember water? Whose stories are being forgotten? And how can museums become places that hold not just the past, but the hopes of communities living along rivers, lakes, and shorelines?

This is an episode about memory, loss, belonging, and why the way we remember water can help shape a more just future.

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Note: The host on this episode is Omnia Shawkat

Water doesn’t stop at borders, and neither should the stories we tell about it!

In this episode, we explore how media coverage can influence not just policies but public perception and global cooperation around shared waters.
Featuring real stories from journalists on the ground, this episode reveals why what’s reported and how it is reported can make all the difference.

🎧 Tune in to discover how journalism is changing the flow of water diplomacy.

Note: The host on this episode is Abebe Yirga

Can rivers speak? In today’s digital age, they just might.

In this thought-provoking episode, host Abebe Yirga explores how emerging technologies like AI, digital twins, and smart sensors are reshaping water diplomacy—not just behind closed doors, but on the ground and in real-time.

Joining us are two visionary experts:

 🔹Martina Klimes: Senior Manager/Advisor, Climate, Water, and Peace at SIWI and a member of the Scientific Programme Committee (SPC) of the World Water Week.
🔹Mariangel Garcia Andarcia: Research Group Leader for Water Futures Data & Analytics at the International Water Management Institute (IWMI)

Tune in now to find out how digitalization is giving voice to our rivers!

Note: The host on this episode is Abebe Yirga

Water diplomacy shapes the way communities share and protect one of our most vital resources—but for too long, not all voices have been equally heard. In this episode, we share stories of women breaking barriers, standing strong at negotiation tables, and reminding the world that real solutions only happen when every voice is heard.

Ready to be inspired? Tune in and hear how they’re reshaping the flow of water diplomacy!

Note: The host on this episode is Abebe Yirga

The Water Stories We Read, But the Struggles We Didn’t See!

In this episode of the H2Know, Lina Yassin takes us behind the scenes of water reporting. Through insightful conversations with experienced water reporters, we'll discover the real stories behind the headlines—the personal and professional hurdles they overcame to shed light on critical water issues around the globe.

Tune in now to learn how these journalists continue to fight for impactful reporting in the face of adversity!


Note: People on this episode
 
-Lina Yassin (Host).
- Rehab Abd Almohsen: Science, Environment, and Health Journalist/Editor
- Samuel Getachew: Freelance Journalist
- Ayah Aman: Senior Journalist at Al-Shorouk Daily Newspaper
- Nina Elkadi: Water, Agriculture, and Climate Journalist
- Avit Ndayiziga: Editor-in-Chief at Community Voice
- Dawit Astatike: Environmental and Political Journalist

A community in Flint, Michigan, found itself in crisis when residents noticed something wrong with their tap water. Citizen journalists—ordinary people with a commitment to truth—played a crucial role in exposing dangerous levels of contamination and driving the issue into public view.

In this episode, we’ll explore how you, too, can become a voice for change on pressing water issues like contamination and scarcity. Dr. Cat Shrier, Founder and CEO of WaterCitizen.com, and Julia Kumari Drapkin, CEO of ISeeChange, join us to share valuable tools and insights on impactful water reporting. Discover how citizen journalists worldwide are transforming water conversations—and why your voice matters in creating a more informed and sustainable future. Dive in and discover the power of your voice!


Note: People on this episode
 
-Lina Yassin (Host).
-Dr. Cat Shrier (Guest).
-𝗝𝘂𝗹𝗶𝗮 𝗞𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗶 𝗗𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗸𝗶𝗻 (Guest).

In the world of water journalism, countless reports highlight the dire consequences of water scarcity, contamination, and mismanagement. But what if those stories only scratched the surface?
In this episode, our host Lina Yassin takes a fresh look at submissions from emerging journalists, offering them a new perspective: one that sees water issues not as isolated problems but as interconnected narratives shaped by history, culture, and the environment. By adopting a holistic lens, these stories are transformed into something much more impactful and revealing.

Why does this matter? Understanding water from a broader perspective is crucial for sparking real change. When we connect the dots, we not only inform but also empower communities to act. Tune in to discover how a holistic approach can elevate the conversation and reshape the way we report on water.

Disclaimer: All stories featured in this episode are narrated using AI voice-over tools to maintain the privacy of our audience.


Note: People on this episode
-Lina Yassin 

In this special episode of the H2Know - instead of following a scripted narrative - we explore the raw and heartfelt experiences shared by our audience!

Each story connects us to distant shores and ancient traditions, reflecting how the Mighty Nile River serves as the timeless bond uniting us all.

Ready for the inspiring tales from riverbanks? Tune in Now!


Note: People on this episode

-Sherine El-Wattar (Host).
-Salma Alnour (Guest).
-Youssef Osama (Guest).
- Fitih Alemu (Guest).
-Tamer Abd Elkreem (Guest).
 -Bothina Osama (Guest).
-Yohannes F. Ayehu (Guest).