SPM50 | European FRIEND-Water (EURO-FRIEND): Advancing Hydrological Science and Collaboration
European FRIEND-Water (EURO-FRIEND): Advancing Hydrological Science and Collaboration
Convener: Bastien Dieppois | Co-convener: Stephan Dietrich
Tue, 29 Apr, 19:00–20:00 (CEST)
 
Room 2.97
Tue, 19:00
EURO-FRIEND is one of the eight regional groups within the global FRIEND-Water programme (Flow Regimes From International Experimental and Network Data), an international network of experts committed to advancing hydrological understanding. This initiative explores the influence of climate, river basins, and human activities on the spatial and temporal distribution of water resources.

As a flagship initiative under UNESCO's Intergovernmental Hydrological Programme (IHP), FRIEND-Water fosters collaboration across disciplines and regions to support:

i) Scientific cooperation and capacity building,
ii) Development of innovative analytical tools, and
iii) Data sharing across national boundaries.

EURO-FRIEND has become a dynamic network of climate scientists and hydrologists conducting impactful research through four dedicated working groups (WGs):

- WG1: Hydrological Observations and Data
- WG2: Understanding and Managing Low-Flow and Drought
- WG3: Predicting Large-Scale Changes in Hydrological Systems
- WG4: Translating Scientific Insights into Practical Applications

Additionally, two Transversal Working Groups (TWGs) address cutting-edge themes:

- TWGA: Machine Learning for Hydrological Applications
- TWGB: Compound Hydrological Risks

This meeting offers an opportunity to:
i) Review recent advances from the WGs and TWGs,
ii) Identify emerging challenges in hydrology,
iii) Explore funding opportunities (e.g., research grants, PhD programs)
iv) Brainstorm new initiatives to expand the programme’s impact.

We warmly invite all FRIEND-Water programme members and those interested in joining our vibrant network to attend, contribute ideas, and shape the future of this international collaboration.