Public engagement and awareness are nowadays mainly developed using social media and web-based platforms for sharing interactively information with/from users and citizens. From advanced numerical models and digital mapping platforms to widely used social networks (Facebook, Twitter and so on) the web is the virtual information platforms where experts and citizens interact. Nevertheless, there is still a barrier that separate the world of experts and decision/policy makers from the citizens and significant misfacts when discussing on water-related issues. The #WaterManifesto and #WaterOpenDay initiatives, based on workshops, courses, virtual working group sharing platforms and events for involving young students and citizens, for disseminating and simplifying the outcomes of scientific research for public engagement, active citizenship and technology transfer in the field of water and environmental sustainability.
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