Prof. Dr. Lars Ribbe was nominated as the new chair of the Scientific Advisory Board of the German National Committee for the water programmes of UNESCO (IHP) and WMO (HWRP) due to his remarkable scientific career and his exceptional expertise in Water Science and Management.
Prof. Dr. Lars Ribbe is a professor for integrated land and water resources management and Dean of the Faculty of Spatial Development and Infrastructure Systems, Cologne University of Applied Sciences. His work areas include river basin assessment, modelling and management. He is specifically interested in developing knowledge systems helping decision makers to cope with challenges related to water resources, such as water scarcity and drought, floods and pollution.

Prof. Dr. Lars Ribbe with Harald Köthe.
After serving as Chair of the Board since 2018, Prof. Dr. Mariele Evers resigned from office. She will, however, remain a full member of Scientific Advisory Board. In his laudatory speech, Mr. Köthe, director of ICWRGC, thanked Prof. Dr. Evers and emphasized her high level of commitment and support as chair of the board.

Prof. Dr. Mariele Evers with Harald Köthe.
The Scientific Advisory Board provides guidance to ICWRGC in implementing the Center’s strategy and assists in planning research, education, outreach and communication activities. Furthermore, the advisory board supports scientific cooperation and networking. The board meets to discuss various themes at least once every year.
This year’s meeting was held at the Ministry of Agriculture, Environment and Climate Protection of the state of Brandenburg in Potsdam on 22.02.2024.
For details on the current board members, please refer to the right-hand box in the infographic linked here.

ICWRGC management with members of the Scientific Advisory Board at the board meeting 2024 in Potsdam.