The scientific decade 2013-2022 of IAHS, entitled “Panta Rhei – Everything Flows”, is dedicated to research activities on change in hydrology and society. The purpose of Panta Rhei is to reach an improved interpretation of the processes governing the water cycle by focusing on their changing dynamics in connection with rapidly changing human systems.
The practical aim is to improve our capability to make predictions of water resources dynamics to support sustainable societal development in a changing environment. The concept implies a focus on hydrological systems as a changing interface between environment and society, whose dynamics are essential to determine water security, human safety and development, and to set priorities for environmental management. The Scientific Decade 2013-2022 promotes the formulation of innovative theoretical blueprints for the representation of processes including change and will focus on advanced monitoring and data analysis techniques. Interdisciplinarity will be sought by increased efforts to bridge with the socio-economic sciences and geosciences in general. More information on Panta Rhei is available here.
Partner: International Association of Hydrological Sciences
Target Segment of the Conference: Hydrological Services - Product Delivery
Geographical coverage:
Global
Connection to the development and delivery of a hydrological service for prosperity:
Panta Rhei provides a general framework on the water-related prosperity and the need for services. The science questions of Panta Rhei are both rooted in the fundamental concepts of hydrology and focused on society and environmental management. They propose a compelling synthesis between basic and applied research. Panta Rhei focuses on science for society, hence its relevance to the development of new and improved hydrological services aimed at increasing its prosperity.