The Republic of Korea has been actively participating in the UNESCO water programme
since the start of the IHD in 1965. To continue and enhance the implementation in the
national level, the Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Korea established the IHP
National Committee of the Republic of Korea (IHP-ROK) through a Decree in June 2022. IHPROK consists of leadership, secretariat, and four sub-committees based on the expertise of
its members, focusing on planning and strategy, policy consultation, public relations, and
academic research. The Republic of Korea serves as the Vice-Chair of Priority Theme 1 (Scientific
Research and Innovation) within IHP-IX. Notably, IHP-ROK is dedicated to developing an online
education platform for AI+Water Resources Engineering Capacity Building for Priority Theme
1.9 and focuses on Ecohydrology, introducing the IHP Ecohydrology Demonstration site to
Korea for the first time. Additionally, the Republic of Korea serves as the Chair of the Regional
Steering Committee for Asia and the Pacific, representing Group IV members.
On a domestic level, IHP-ROK initiated the establishment of the UNESCO Water Consortium
in Korea, fostering collaboration and facilitating the implementation of IHP-IX among various
stakeholders including academia, associations, public institutes, and private organizations.
This collaborative initiative is reflected in this report through the documentation of research
outcomes, publications, seminars, and other relevant activities, highlighting stakeholders’
dedication to advancing water-related initiatives and achieving the objectives
outlined in IHP-IX
