We are proud to celebrate the remarkable achievement of Professor Günter Blöschl, former IAHS President, who was awarded the prestigious Stockholm Water Prize by His Majesty the King of Sweden on Wednesday 27 August in recognition of his outstanding contributions to hydrological science.

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Professor Blöschl's world-renowned work has significantly advanced our understanding of flood risk reduction, water resource management, flood scaling, and regional process hydrology. His ground breaking research has had a profound impact on global water management practices, earning him this well-deserved recognition.

The Stockholm Water Prize has been awarded annually since 1991 by the Stockholm Water Foundation in cooperation with the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. The award is presented by H.M. King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden, the official patron of the Prize, to individuals and organizations for extraordinary achievements in water-related fields.

Günter served as IAHS President from 2017 to 2021 and currently chairs the IAHS Working Group on Unsolved Problems in Hydrology (UPH). His leadership and dedication to advancing hydrological science have been invaluable to IAHS and the broader scientific community.

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Günter for this exceptional accomplishment, which reflects not only his individual excellence but also underscores the strength and impact of the global hydrological science community.

For more information about the Stockholm Water Prize and Professor Blöschl's contributions visit "Meet the 2025 Stockholm Water Prize Laureate: Professor Günter Blöschl".