About IHP/ICID

UNESCO International Hydrological Programme (UNESCO-IHP), establishment in 1975, is one of six UNESCO International/Intergovernmental Scientific Programmes. IHP is devoted to development of science and policy for sustainable management of freshwater resources. It includes education, training and capacity-building as a major component.

International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage, established in 1950, is a leading scientific, technical, international not-for-profit, non-governmental organization. ICID is a professional network of experts from across the world in the field of irrigation, drainage, and flood management.

• Promotes coordination among stakeholders and professionals within Ireland, including their participation in research, demonstration and capacity building in the region and in the world to achieve IHP/ICID objectives.

• Provides advice to Government on water-related research, implications for development, education and capacity building.

• Coordinates Irish efforts in national and international hydrological and water resources management research, by promoting dialogue between institutions (stakeholders), encouraging collaboration and avoiding duplication.

The Committee is comprised of:

• Office of Public Works (OPW) – Provides the Chair and Secretariat

• Trinity College Dublin (TCD)

• University College Dublin (UCD)

• Maynooth University (NUIM)

• Environment Protection Agency (EPA)

• University of Galway (NUIG)

• Met Éireann

• Teagasc - Agriculture and Food Development Authority

• Geological Survey Ireland (GSI)

• Electric Supply Board (ESB)

• University College Cork (UCC)

• Department for Infrastructure NI

• Coillte