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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

Commission for Hydrology

The Commission for Hydrology (CHy) shapes the water resources related activities of the WMO.

CHy XIII Group picture The CHy e-Board is a virtual space where the CHy community posts announcements of interest...

WHYCOS

IFM HelpDesk


Logo WhycosThe 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.

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The IFM HelpDesk provides support to countries that want adopt an integrated approach to flood management.

 

HOMS

Flood forecasting

Hydrological Operational Multipurpose System

The Hydrological Operational Multipurpose System for the transfer of technology in hydrology and water resources.
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Regional activities

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Hydrometric measurements

Water and Climate

Source of picture - SEBA HydrometryAssessment of the Performance of Flow Measurement Instruments and Techniques

UN-Water

World Water Day

UN-WATERIn 2003, UN-Water was endorsed as the new official United Nations mechanism for follow-up of the water-related decisions ...


 

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