Hydrology and Water Resources Programme

As the world enters the 21st Century, it faces many challenges, above all that of establishing a sustainable way of life that would not threaten future generations. One of the essential elements of life on this planet is freshwater. Sustainable development therefore demands sustainable management of the world's limited resources of freshwater. Water resources cannot be managed, however, unless we know where they are, in what quantity and quality, and how variable they are likely to be in the foreseeable future. [read more]


Commission for Hydrology	CHy - HWRP Latest news
The Commission for Hydrology (CHy) shapes the water resources related activities of the WMO. Thirteenth Session (CHy-XIII) CHy-XIII Report Communication from the President of CHy Asssessing regional needs [EN] [ES][FR]	The CHy e-Board is a virtual space where the CHy community posts announcements of interest... Visit CHy e-Board
WHYCOS	IFM HelpDesk
The World Hydrological Cycle Observing System is a WMO programme aiming at improving the basic observation activities, strengthening the international cooperation and promoting free exchange of data in the field of hydrology.	The IFM HelpDesk provides support to countries that want adopt an integrated approach to flood management. Associated Programme on Flood Management

HOMS	Flood forecasting
The Hydrological Operational Multipurpose System for the transfer of technology in hydrology and water resources.	Flood forecasting and early warning for Zambezi river basin Flood forecasting initiative PROHIMET es una red temática, de ámbito iberoamericano, que une a especialistas en varias disciplinas...
Regional activities	Information required
Regional Working Groups on Hydrology Region I Final report RA II Region III Final report RA IV [SP] Final report RA V Region VI	INFOHYDRO APFM Resolution 25
Hydrometric measurements	Water and Climate
Assessment of the Performance of Flow Measurement Instruments and Techniques	White papers presented during WCC-3 Final Report on the "Expert meeting on water manager needs for climate information in water resources planning (Geneva, 18-20 December 2006)
UN-Water	World Water Day
In 2003, UN-Water was endorsed as the new official United Nations mechanism for follow-up of the water-related decisions ... NEW UN-Water presents a key message statement on Water and Climate Change Adaptation as a contribution to COP 15 in Copenhagen this December. [more info] UN-Water Key Messages on Climate Change and Water (PDF 314 Kb) [SP]	"Clean Water for a Healthy World" theme for World Water Day 2010 "Shared Water Shared Opportunities" theme for World Water Day 2009 "Sanitation" theme for World Water Day 2008 "Coping with Water Scarcity" theme for World Water Day 2007 "Be informed and be prepared..." theme for World Water Day 2004