The 2^nd International Sociohydrology Conference, co-organised by the IAHS Human-Water Feedbacks Commission, will be held from July 19 to 21, 2025, in Tokyo, marking its first appearance in Asia.

Under the theme of “Expanding and Mainstreaming Sociohydrology toward Transdisciplinary Praxis,” the conference will gather researchers and practitioners from around the world to explore innovative approaches for bridging science and practice in water-related fields. Central to this conference will be discussions on:

1) mainstreaming sociohydrology by designing and implementing effective management interventions,

2) participatory and just governance to empower local communities,

3) pluralising water knowledge for inclusive water governance,

4) expanding sociohydrology to understand spatial heterogeneity, and

5) comparative sociohydrology across places and scales aiming towards synthesis.

Important Dates

SYSTA Abstract Submission Deadline: 28 February 2025 at 09:00 GMT
Abstract Submission Deadline: 28 February 2025 at 09:00 GMT
Registration Deadline: 30 April 2025. 

SYSTA travel awards are available to eligible early career scientists who meet ALL of the SYSTA Award criteria. Applicants should email the completed application form and a copy of their published paper and conference abstract to IAHS Secretariat as early as possible. Before submitting their application form, applicants should read the “Guidance on completing the SYSTA application form” document. Applications and published paper must be in English. All eligible applications will be evaluated by the SYSTA committee after the deadline to decide on the awards.