As a flagship initiative of IHP IX (2022-2029) which puts science to action for a Water Secure World, FRIEND-Water contributes to research on: regional water resources, hydrological extremes (drought and floods), climate resilient water adaption, as well as water education and capacity building.

Every four years, a world conference is held to bring together all the scientists involved to discuss the challenges of research on these issues.

NEW DATES

The new edition will take place from 25 to 29 September 2023, at the University of Cheikh Anta Diop in Dakar, Senegal.