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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
A panel discussion on “How to Best Utilize Hydropower Potential Under Current Climate Change Conditions” was held at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia, within the International Expert Conference “Hydropower Plants – An Important Link in the Energy Transition.” The conference gathered representatives of key institutions from the energy sector and governmental bodies […]
From 3 to 7 November 2025, the sixth edition of the DeepTech & Innovation Online School was held as an international online programme featuring practice-oriented lectures on new technologies and innovation across various fields. This year’s school, titled “DeepTech & Innovation – Sustainable Product Design in a Digital Age”, was organized within the A-SIDE project […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
World Water Day, held on 22 March every year since 1993, is an annual United Nations Observance focusing on the importance of freshwater. Every year, UN-Water — the UN’s coordination mechanism on water and sanitation — sets the theme for World Water Day. The theme for 2025 is Glacier Preservation. Why the glaciers so important? […]