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Paris, 28 October 2025 – UNESCO hosted an online session at Science Po University, “Climate, Cryosphere and Water Resources: Scientific Pathways for a Climate-Resilient Society”, marking ten years since the Paris Agreement. The session highlighted the devastating consequences of floods and extreme weather events, stressing the urgent need for reflection, action, and science-based solutions to… Read more: UNESCO Hosts Online Session on Climate, Cryosphere, and Water Resources During 1st Paris Climate and Nature Week

At the invitation of RC-IRBM, Kaduna, Nigeria, the Director of the WSDAC Centre participated in an online meeting organized to mark the appointment of Assoc. Professor Abduljalal Danbaba as the Director General of the National Water Resources Institute (NWRI), Kaduna, Nigeria. NWRI is the Institutional Host of RC-IRBM, and the DG of NWRI serves as… Read more: ONLINE MEETING WITH REGIONAL CENTRE FOR INTEGRATED RIVER BASIN MANAGEMENT (RC-IRBM)

National workshop with international participation The year 2025 marks the 50th anniversary of the Intergovernmental Hydrological Programme (IHP) and 60 years of UNESCO’s commitment to water sciences. To mark this significant jubilee, WSDAC organized a workshop aimed at exchanging knowledge and experiences and exploring cutting-edge technological applications in water management, including innovations within the water–energy–ecology… Read more: APPLICATION OF NEW TECHNOLOGIES FOR FLOOD FORECASTING AND DATA SCIENCE

The year 2025 marks the 50th anniversary of the Intergovernmental Hydrological Programme (IHP) and 60 years of UNESCO’s commitment to water sciences. As UNESCO’s flagship programme in the field, the IHP has played a pivotal role in advancing scientific knowledge, technical innovation, and education in water resources management. The central celebration was held on 11… Read more: High-Level Celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Intergovernmental Hydrological Programme and 60 Years of UNESCO Water Sciences

UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Hydrological Programme (IHP) is celebrating 50 years of advancing water sciences and management through international cooperation, and 60 years of commitment to addressing global water challenges. The year 2025 marks the 50th anniversary of IHP and 60 years since UNESCO began its dedication to water sciences. IHP, UNESCO’s leading water science program, has… Read more: 50th anniversary of the Intergovernmental Hydrological Programme (IHP) and 60 years of UNESCO’s dedication to water sciences

On December 27, 2024, Dr Vesna Tripković and Luka Stojadinović, as invited speakers, attended the Climate Platform organized by the Center for the Promotion of Science in Belgrade. This event focused on exploring the latest scientific findings and strategies in the fight against climate change, with a particular emphasis on the upcoming challenges and opportunities… Read more: Participation as invited speakers on Climate Platform organized by the Center for the Promotion of Science in Belgrade. 

On December 18, 2024, Dr. Brankica Majkić-Dursun and Miodrag Milovanović, as invited guest speakers, gave an lecture at the training course on the “General elements of monitoring, protection and use of groundwater in North Macedonia”, organized by the Faculty of Civil Engineering of the Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje on the topic “Implementation of… Read more: Participation as invited speakers on a training – course on the “General elements of monitoring, protection, and use of groundwater in North Macedonia”

A major International Forum on ‘The Role of Engineering Education and Science in Achieving Sustainable Development Goals – New Challenges and Solutions’ was organised by the International Competence Centre for Mining Engineering Education under the Auspices of UNESCO and  St. Petersburg Mining University Empress Catherine II, from 11-15 November 2024. The Forum was attended by representatives of the World… Read more: UNESCO’s WSDAC Centre participated in a International Forum The role of Engineering Education and Science in Achiving Sustainable Development Golas – New Chalanges and Solutions, Sankt Petersburg, Russia

ARTFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, UNIVERSITY OF ST. CYRIL AND METHODIUS IN SKOPJE The University of St. Cyril and Methodius in Skopje organized the International Conference “From Slide Rule to Artificial Intelligence” as part of the celebration of the 75th anniversary of the Faculty of Civil Engineering. As an invited speaker, Dr. Brankica Majkić-Dursun, the director of the… Read more: PARTICIPATION ON INTERNATIANAL CONFERENCE FROM SLIDE RULE TO ARTFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, UNIVERSITY OF ST. CYRIL AND METHODIUS IN SKOPJE

Young researcher Marija Milovanović, a hydrologist, participated in the 26th Council Week Hybride Side Event of UNESCO-IHP “Integrating Advanced Hydrological Sciences into Policy Formulation and Evaluation: Focusing on Water Security & Innovative Solutions” organized by WSSM Republic of Korea. This side event focuses on how hydrology’s scientific advancements can effectively communicate with the general public… Read more: Participation on 26th Council Week Hybride Side Event of UNESCO-IHP “Integrating Advanced Hydrological Sciences into Policy Formulation and Evaluation: Focusing on Water Security & Innovative Solutions