The seventh collection of the Wigwam Italian Press Contest – Young Communicators under 25 continues the exploration of the value of water, with an even stronger focus on territories and the relationships between environment, communities, and knowledge.
The collected contributions particularly explore the theme of ditches and small watercourses as fundamental ecosystems, capable of preserving biodiversity, memory, and local identity. Alongside this, reflections emerge on the relationship between science and art in interpreting landscapes, the importance of environmental education, and the use of innovative tools – such as digital applications – to describe and monitor the territory.
A broader perspective is also present, extending to marine environments, the history of water-related civilizations, and regulatory and management aspects, highlighting the role of institutions and the need for shared responsibility in protecting water resources.
Also in this edition, the works demonstrate sensitivity, curiosity, and critical thinking, confirming the value of the contest as a space for growth and active participation of younger generations within the WABIN project.
The award ceremony for the WABIN sections of the Wigwam Italian Press Award already took place in recent months, representing an important moment of recognition for young authors. The awarded and selected contributions were progressively collected and made available over the past months, contributing to the creation of this new publication.
Articles in the seventh collection
Water in Venice has created a civilization with a millennia-old history
Marine meadows, lush and little-known underwater gardens
A future for the ancient sawmill of Paluzza between challenges and hope
The ditch landscape: where science and art meet
Click the app and discover hidden life in the ditches of Remanzacco
From organic matter to biodiversity: what nourishes life?
The ditch environment, a natural microcosm that preserves life
The voice of the ditch: listening to the territory to preserve its memory
The ditch environment as an open-air classroom and laboratory
The law and classification of watercourses in Friuli
