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Intergovernmental Hydrological Programme

Science for a water secure world

The UNESCO Intergovernmental Hydrological Programme (IHP), founded in 1975 following the International Hydrological Decade (1965-1974), is the only intergovernmental cooperation programme of the UN system dedicated to water research and management, and related education and capacity development. It addresses national, regional, and global water challenges, by supporting the development of sustainable and resilient societies.

International Conference on Climate Risk, Vulnerability and Resilience Building

19-21 April 2023

United Nations 2023 Water Conference

UNESCO’s contribution

IHP-IX: ninth phase of the Intergovernmental Hydrological Programme

Science for a Water Secure World in a Changing Environment

Identified and elaborated by UNESCO's Member States, and presented as five transformative tools for the period 2022-2029

UNESCO's Water Family in numbers

National Committees and Focal Points

compose the Intergovernmental Hydrological Programme

Flagship Initiatives

are endorsed, recommended and coordinated through the IHP Intergovernmental Council

UNESCO water-related Centres

which undertake research, training and outreach in support of the IHP

UNESCO water-related Chairs

established as teaching and research positions at universities or research institutes

Lakes in Finland

UNESCO's expertise on water security

Understanding the state, use and management of the world’s freshwater resources and designing better water policies

UNESCO's work on water

News & Stories

UNESCO's preparation for Cairo Water Week

UNESCO's preparation for Cairo Water Week

Conserving biodiversity and promoting natural science education in the dry grasslands of Kozjansko Regional Park, Slovenia

Conserving biodiversity and promoting natural science education in the dry grasslands of Kozjansko Regional Park, Slovenia

‘Little has been done to recognise ancient Mayan practices in groundwater management’

‘Little has been done to recognise ancient Mayan practices in groundwater management’

Inclusive Science for Water Security: a more comprehensive take on Science to advance on a Joint Water Action Agenda

Inclusive Science for Water Security: a more comprehensive take on Science to advance on a Joint Water Action Agenda

Events

Cat VIII - Symposia

International Conference on Climate Risk, Vulnerability and Resilience Building

19 April 2023 - 21 April 2023

Small island nations that are water-secure will be more resilient to climate change

Cat IV – International Congress

Small island nations that are water-secure will be more resilient to climate change

Advancing on a Joint Water Action Agenda: Commitments on Research and Innovation for Member States

Cat IV – International Congress

Advancing on a Joint Water Action Agenda: Commitments on Research and Innovation for Member States

Science-Based Global Water Assessment

Cat IV – International Congress

Science-Based Global Water Assessment

Publications

Approaching climate and disasters in an age of uncertainty: case studies and insights for the High-level Experts and Leaders Panel on Water and Disasters (HELP)

FRIEND-Water: a global perspective 2014-2022; facts and figures

Integration of local and indigenous knowledge into climate-resilient rural water management: lessons learned from the Bolivian Altiplano

Best practices on flood and drought risk management

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and learn more about our actions and work at the International Hydrological Programme.

Publications catalogue