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Water science and management are key pillars of UNESCO’s mandate for sustainable development, covering vital aspects of human well-being and environmental protection. UNESCO’s broad approach spans areas such as groundwater assessment and drought monitoring, supporting improved water resource management at local and transboundary levels. UNESCO Intergovernmental Hydrological Programme (IHP) is the main vehicle for addressing today’s water challenges, drawing on a wide network of experts and specialized centres.

As the United Nations' sole intergovernmental programme dedicated to water research and management, IHP facilitates international cooperation on water-related challenges. Following its establishment in 1975, subsequent to the International Hydrological Decade, the programme has undergone significant evolution, transitioning from a focused hydrological science initiative to a comprehensive, integrated, and transdisciplinary water sciences programme. The programme's operational framework encompasses 29 water-related Centres, 93 UNESCO water-related Chairs, and 170 National Committees and 17 Flagship Initiatives, facilitating effective knowledge transfer between scientific research and practical implementation.

2025 marks the concurrent commemoration of the IHP's 50th anniversary and UNESCO's 60-year commitment to water sciences. The celebration will be launched with an event on 11 June 2025, at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, and will be followed by technical symposia and institutional dialogues scheduled for 12-13 June. This event will bring together members of the global water science community to look back on 50 years of progress and shape new strategies to tackle today’s and tomorrow’s water-related challenges.

For inquiries about the event, please contact the IHP Secretariat at: ihp@unesco.org