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On May 6, 2026, UNESCO organized the first webinar in the IHP-WINS series, dedicated to user management, data and publication sharing, and the “Water Family Hub” platform functionalities. Dr Vesna Tripković participated on this webinar. The webinar introduced IHP-WINS as a global open-access platform for sharing water-related data, knowledge, publications, and professional resources in line… Read more: Participation in UNESCO Webinar: The Webinar Series on IHP-WINS – Webinar 1: User Management, Data and Publication Sharing, Water Family News and Events

Representatives of the Centre for Water for Sustainable Development and Adaptation to Climate Change (WSDAC) participated in the online side event organized by the UNESCO Regional Bureau for Science and Culture in Europe dedicated to the role of Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) in advancing sustainable and inclusive water management. WSDAC was represented by Dr.… Read more: Participation in the online UNESCO Side event: Transforming Water Security Trough Science, Innovation and Equity

The webinar “World Water Day 2026 – Water and Gender: Where Water Flows, Equality Grows,” held on 16 March 2026 at the University of Birmingham, brought together researchers to explore how water and gender equality are deeply interconnected within the context of global water challenges and climate change. Dr Vesna Tripković participated online. The event… Read more: Participation in the UNESCO Webinar: World Water Day 2026 – Water and Gender: Where Water Flows, Equality Grows

The Water for Sustainable Development and Adaptation to Climate Change Centre (WSDAC) took part in a series of focus group discussions supporting the development of the UNESCO International Hydrological Programme (IHP) Citizen Science Strategy. WSDAC was represented by Marijana Miletić-Radić. The consultation process brought together representatives of the UNESCO Water Family, international networks, and initiatives working… Read more: WSDAC Contributes to UNESCO IHP Citizen Science Strategy

On 16 February 2026, an online preparatory meeting of Permanent Delegations was held as part of the preparations for the 27th Session of the Intergovernmental Hydrological Programme (IHP) Council. The meeting focused on discussions regarding the achievements accomplished during the first implementation period of the IHP-IX phase, as well as the identified gaps and challenges… Read more: Preparatory meeting for the 27th session of the IHP Council

The UNESCO Category II Centre “Water for Sustainable Development and Adaptation to Climate Change” (WSDAC) participated in the first webinar of a new quarterly webinar series on water cooperation launched by the International Water Resources Association (IWRA). The webinar, entitled “Water Cooperation – Why does it matter?”, was held online on 21 January 2026. The… Read more: WSDAC Participated in the First IWRA Webinar on Water Cooperation

On 10 December 2025, the Regional UNESCO IHP Consultation – Strengthening Regional Water Cooperation through Danube Basin Perspectives and Broader Country Engagement was held in Vienna at BOKU HydraulicLAB. The meeting gathered representatives of UNESCO, the ICPDR, UNESCO Category II Centres, UNESCO Chairs, and National IHP Committees, and was opened by the Ministers of Austria… Read more: Strengthening Regional Water Cooperation through Danube Basin Perspectives and Broader Country Engagement – Regional UNESCO IHP Consultation

Green water—defined as precipitation, evaporation, and soil moisture held within terrestrial ecosystems—is a vital but often overlooked part of the global water cycle. It supports food production, ecosystem functioning, and climate resilience, yet remains insufficiently reflected in water governance and policy processes. Recent scientific and policy dialogues, including the Global Commission on the Economics of… Read more: Green Water Dialogue

The 7th Extraordinary Session of the Intergovernmental Council, dedicated to the election of the IHP Bureau and the Council’s committees, was open to Council members and observers. Dr. Brankica Majkić-Dursun and Dr. Vesna Tripković followed the session via livestream. Our Centre congratulates Cristiane Collet Battison on her appointment as the IHP Chairperson for the next… Read more: 7th Extraordinary session of the Intergovernmental Council

On 25 November 2025, UNESCO hosted a webinar titled “The Role of Water Education and Capacity Development in a Changing World” as part of its IHP 50th Anniversary series, focusing on the frontiers of global water science. Dr Vesna Tripković and Dr Brankica Majkić-Dursun participated in online event. The event brought together large number of… Read more: UNESCO Webinar: The Role of Water Education and Capacity Development in a Changing World