IC-RIVERS: An International Center for Sustainable River Management

IC-RIVERS is an international center focused on the sustainable management of large river basins. Key topics include flood and drought management, sediment transport, water law and policy, ecohydrology, integrated water resources management (IWRM), and the impacts of climate change.

Our goal is to address water and environmental issues through interdisciplinary scientific research as well as regional and global actions. As part of the World’s Large Rivers Initiative (WLRI), we study the current state and future of the world’s major rivers. This initiative is supported by UNESCO and its International Hydrological Programme (IHP), contributing to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG 6).

By building networks, fostering international knowledge exchange, and developing educational programs, IC-RIVERS strengthens the link between research and practice. In the long term, we develop strategic concepts for the sustainable protection and use of large rivers—in line with UNESCO’s mission for peace, poverty reduction, and sustainable development.