Advancing water sciences, empowering young scholars.

An international, non-profit association advancing water sciences education, research, and professional development — through scientific exchange, publications, and conferences.

2011
Founded
30+
Countries & regions
13
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
Next Annual Meeting in Nanjing
What we do

Exchange, conferences, and recognition.

Annual Meetings

Our flagship scientific gathering has connected water scholars every year since 2013.

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Annual Gathering

A community gathering held during the AGU Fall Meeting, continuing a tradition established in 2011.

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Best Paper Award

The Young Scientist Best Paper Award, recognising outstanding contributions to water sciences since 2012.

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Global Partnerships

Universities, research institutes, industry, societies, and foundations help expand scientific exchange and early-career development.

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Our themes

Frontiers of hydrological sciences.

Hydroclimate & Global Change Hydrological Hazards Ecohydrology & Geomorphology Observation & Modelling Surface & Groundwater Water Quality Remote Sensing AI for Water Science Climate Adaptation Water Security
Highlights

Meetings, recognition & community.

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Join the CYWater community.

Since 2011, CYWater has connected water scholars through scientific exchange, annual meetings, and the Young Scientist Best Paper Award.