International Association of Hydrogeologists (IAH)

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The International Association of Hydrogeologists (IAH) is a scientific and educational non-profit organisation for scientists, engineers, water managers and other professionals involved in the planning, management, governance and protection of groundwater resources.  The IAH seeks to raise awareness on groundwater. 

Estimated budget for water and sanitation activities (USD):
0-1 million

Contributing Actions to the United Nations System-wide Strategy for Water and Sanitation

IAH Congress "Groundwater now and for the future" 15-19 September 2025 Melbourne, Australia particular focus on Indigenous groundwater knowledge

The IAH 2025 Congress aims to contribute to groundwater resources sustainable management and governance and acknowledges Aboriginal peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the land...

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1: Lead and inspire collective action

Management and governance of groundwater resource. Development of science-based policy and capacity on transboundary aquifers management and data collection. Organization of international events, congress, webinars, and publications.

Improve knowledge, capacity and data collection on transboundary aquifers and their management . Contribute to address cooperation and collaboration over shared waters as a mean...

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3: Align UN system support for integration

Acceleration of the achievement of the SDGs, particularlySDG6, through capacity building, with a focus on groundwater management and governance as part of IAH's strategic plan to 2030.

Institutional and human resources capacity development support that responds to national needs and priorities is provided by the UN system, contributing to a skilled water...

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4: Accelerate progress and transformational change

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