IHP-WINS Launch Webinar Presentation – 28 April 2025
This presentation was delivered during the official launch webinar of the IHP-WINS platform on 28 April 2025. It introduces the vision, mission, and strategic relevance of the Intergovernmental Hydrological Programme – Water Information Network System (IHP-WINS) as a tool to bridge the water data-knowledge gap. It provides a comprehensive overview of key platform features, including the Data Catalogue, Geospatial and Thematic Viewers, Open Learning Platform, and Internet of Things (IoT) integration. Four use cases illustrate practical applications—from national real-time monitoring in the Republic of Korea and global water quality datasets by ICWRGC, to transboundary groundwater management via GaFa-MIS in Eastern Africa and citizen science initiatives supported by UNESCO Chairs. The presentation concludes with a demonstration of how to contribute data to IHP-WINS and a call to join the IHP-WINS Task Force.