ABOUT IAHR-HK

The International Association for Hydro-Environment Engineering and Research (IAHR) – Hong Kong Chapter was founded in April 1997. It has the full support of the sixty year old parent organization, International Association for Hydro-Environment Engineering and Research (IAHR) which is based in Madrid, Spain. The objectives of IAHR – HK are:

    1.  to promote the education, science and practice of hydraulics;
    2.  to encourage the application of hydraulics to provide socially acceptable solutions of water related problems;
    3.  to facilitate the exchange of ideas and information among academics, practicing engineers, and government;
    4.  to promote the development of young researchers in the field;
    5.  to encourage and sponsor the training of local engineers and professionals;
    6.  to provide a platform for links between the IAHR – HK and industry, government and other organizations;
    7.  to facilitate and encourage the participation of activities organized by IAHR.