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  • Farewell to Ian Davey and Welcome to Tim Besien

    After nearly nine years with IAH, Executive Manager Ian Davey will be moving on, marking the close of a significant chapter in IAH’s history. Ian has been a central force behind the increasing success of IAH. He faced numerous unforeseen challenges with calm, consistent leadership and professionalism, ensuring that the... read more...

  • Support Grants for the 53rd World Groundwater Congress

    The IAH 2026 Congress is pleased to offer a limited number of Support Grants to help groundwater professionals attend the Congress who might not otherwise have the opportunity. These grants aim to promote global participation, diversity, and early-career engagement in hydrogeology. The exact type of support (partial or full) may... read more...

  • World Water Day 2026: Water and Gender

    Every year, World Water Day (22 March) raises awareness and inspires action to tackle the water and sanitation crisis. It is a United Nations observance, coordinated by UN-Water and led by one or more UN-Water Members and Partners with a related mandate. In 2026, the theme of World Water Day... read more...

  • IAH-RGFC Lecture Series: Understanding Groundwater Flow Systems

    The Regional Groundwater Flow Commission have created a new webinar series: Understanding Groundwater Flow Systems. You can watch the second lecture in the series on the RGFC YouTube Channel. The next lecture will take place in March – keep your eyes peeled for more news. read more...

  • IAH SOS Papers: Seven New Translations

    IAH’s Strategic Overview Series aims to inform professionals and learners in a variety of sectors of key interactions with groundwater resources and hydrogeological science. They are also intended to aid IAH members and supporters in their outreach efforts. We have seven new translations of the series translated into the Chinese... read more...

  • New Hydrogeology Journal Topical Collection: Progress in groundwater investigation, monitoring and management in South Africa

    The 50th congress of the International Association of Hydrogeologists (IAH) was hosted in Cape Town, South Africa, with the theme “Groundwater: A Matter of Scale”. This topical collection https://link.springer.com/collections/ecggjaeigi comprises seven articles selected for their relevance and contribution to the diverse and impactful groundwater-related work conducted in South Africa. These... read more...

  • News & Information Magazine December 2025 Out Now

    The latest edition of News & Information Magazine is out now, including: A message from our Secretary General IAH Awards Lección Magistral Emilio Custodio Hydrogeology Journal World Water Day 2026 IAH Commissions, Networks and National Chapters And more! We hope you have a lovely festive season!   read more...

  • Hydrogeology Journal Meeting

    In September, the Hydrogeology Journal (HJ) editors and editorial office, together with the IAH executive manager Ian Davey, met in The Netherlands to plan the journal’s short and longer term directions and procedures, while welcoming in the team two new editors, Brindha Karthikeyan and Marwan Fahs, and – last but... read more...

  • IAH Launches New Lecture Series: Lección Magistral Emilio Custodio

    The Lección Magistral Emilio Custodio is an annual distinguished lecture series to honour Professor Emilio Custodio, an eminent Spanish hydrogeologist and president of IAH between 2000-2004. It is organised each year by the Spanish Chapter (AIH-GE) and IAH national chapters in Latin America. The series aims to promote education and awareness... read more...

  • We’re Hiring

    The current executive manager is retiring after 8 years and IAH is now seeking to recruit a replacement. The executive manager is responsible for day to day operations and smooth running of the organisation, liaising with the executive and council and managing a small secretariat of part-time staff supported by... read more...

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