Dr Heidi Kreibich (Germany) is the recipient of the 2024 Volker Medal (International Hydrology Prize) of IAHS/UNESCO/WMO
Dr. Heidi Kreibich at the Helmholtz Centre Potsdam, GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences, Section Hydrology, in Germany, is the recipient of the 2024 Volker Medal in recognition of her steady and distinguished contribution in advancing the hydrological sciences across disciplines, in particular to the analysis and management of flood risks in dynamic human-water systems.
The Volker Medal was presented in November 2024 during the 9th IWRM, 14th STAHY and 1st EBHE meeting in Florianópolis, Brazil.
Heidi Kreibich receiving the award from Berit Arheimer (IAHS President) and Jean-Marie Kileshye Onema (IAHS Secretary General).