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Deep sadness has been felt throughout the international hydrogeological community following the passing of Professor Joe Tóth, founder of the theory of regional groundwater flow systems, Professor Emeritus of the University of Alberta, Honorary Professor of Eötvös Loránd University, and external member of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences. He passed... read more...
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Five years on from our last member benefits survey in 2021, it is essential to know what additional services and opportunities members want. This will ensure that IAH will continue to progress its mission to promote understanding, wise-use and protection of global groundwater resources. Please help by completing this survey.... read more...
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We are hosting a series of online webinars in cooperation with UNESCO, The World Bank Group, World Meteorological Organization, and International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), coordinators of the UN-Water Expert Group on Groundwater. In the third webinar in the series, we will emphasize the economic value of groundwater and integrated... read more...
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With deep sadness, we inform our members of the passing of Professor Mihael Brenčič on 30 March 2026, following a prolonged and severe illness. Professor Brenčič served as the Chair of the Slovenian National Chapter of the International Association of Hydrogeologists (SKIAH) from 2018 to 2023. He was a Corresponding... read more...
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The fourth paper in our Technical Insight Series is out now! Produced by the Commission on Groundwater Quality, the latest paper ‘Antimicrobial Resistance – A Growing Global Groundwater Challenge’ presents the environmental pathways that lead to the occurrence of antimicrobial pharmaceuticals in groundwater, the development of antibiotic resistant genes, and... read more...
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The 2025 Journal Citation Report has just been released – it shows that the latest 2025 two-year impact factor for Hydrogeology Journal has increased from 2.3 in 2024 to 2.8 in 2025 👏 👏 👏 IAH and HJ’s Executive Editor Jean-Christophe Comte want to send our congratulations and thank everyone... read more...
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Groundwater Matters for Cooperation and in Multilateral Processes – 17th June 14:00-15:30 (CEST) We are hosting a series of online webinars in cooperation with UNESCO, The World Bank Group, World Meteorological Organization, and International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), coordinators of the UN-Water Expert Group on Groundwater. In this second webinar,... read more...
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IAH’s next round of mentoring is now open for applications! Whether or not you have participated in the scheme before, if you are a member of IAH you may apply by completing the forms below. Mentor (giver of advice) apply here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/IAHmentor2026 Mentee (receiver of advice) apply here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/IAHmentee2026 The... read more...
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We are pleased to call for nominations for the 2026 ‘Applied Hydrogeology Award’. This award aims to recognise those who have made an outstanding contribution to the application of hydrogeology, resulting in an increase in living standards in low and middle income countries. We would especially like to receive nominations... read more...
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The Commission on Groundwater and Climate Change invite you to participate in a photo contest called Groundwater and Climate Change – A Visual Perspective. The aim of this contest is to bring groundwater to the surface, visually and conceptually, by showcasing its interactions with climate change and its importance for society and... read more...
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