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An international, non-profit association advancing water sciences education, research, and professional development — through scientific exchange, publications, and conferences.
2011
Founded
30+
Countries & regions
14
Annual Meetings held
14
Award years
Our mission
Advancing water sciences for the public benefit.
CYWater advances water sciences education, research, and professional development by empowering young, early-career, and other professionals through scientific exchange, publications, and conferences.
2011
Association founded
2013
Best Paper Award established
2013
First Annual Meeting
2026
Latest Annual Meeting · Nanjing
What we do
Exchange, conferences, and recognition.
Annual Meetings
Our flagship scientific gathering has connected water scholars every year since 2013.
Learn moreAnnual Gathering
A community gathering held during the AGU Fall Meeting, continuing a tradition established in 2011.
Learn moreBest Paper Award
The Young Scientist Best Paper Award, recognising outstanding contributions to water sciences since 2012.
Learn moreGlobal Partnerships
Universities, research institutes, industry, societies, and foundations help expand scientific exchange and early-career development.
Learn moreOur themes
Frontiers of hydrological sciences.
Highlights
Explore eventsMeetings, recognition & community.
14th Annual Meeting — Nanjing 2026
Revisit the scientific programme and photographs from the meeting at Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology.
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13th Annual Meeting — 3rd round notice
Co-hosted with the Yangtze Technology & Economy Society Youth Committee. Full programme and venue details released.
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CYWater Annual Gathering — Washington, DC 2024
Members gathered during AGU24 for community exchange, conversation, and professional connection.
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Since 2011, CYWater has connected water scholars through scientific exchange, annual meetings, and the Young Scientist Best Paper Award.