Stockholm Water Prize 2025

Source: DTE

Context: Günter Blöschl, a renowned hydrologist, has been awarded the 2025 Stockholm Water Prize for his pioneering research on flood risks and climate change impacts globally.

About Stockholm Water Prize 2025:

• What it is: An internationally acclaimed water award recognizing outstanding achievements in water science, management, and protection.

• Awarded by: Presented by the Stockholm Water Foundation in collaboration with the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences.

• Origin:

• Established in 1991 as part of the Stockholm Water Festival, celebrating Sweden’s commitment to clean water.

• Who are awarded:

• Individuals or organizations with exceptional contributions to water conservation, management, and sustainability. Laureates come from diverse fields including science, engineering, policy, and environmental advocacy.

• Individuals or organizations with exceptional contributions to water conservation, management, and sustainability.

• Laureates come from diverse fields including science, engineering, policy, and environmental advocacy.

• Features:

• Presented annually by King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden during the World Water Week in August. Nominations can be made by anyone (except self-nominations or close relatives). The Prize Committee shortlists candidates, and final approval is done by the Board of the Stockholm Water Foundation.

• Presented annually by King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden during the World Water Week in August.

• Nominations can be made by anyone (except self-nominations or close relatives).

• The Prize Committee shortlists candidates, and final approval is done by the Board of the Stockholm Water Foundation.

• First Winner:

• Professor David W. Schindler (Canada, 1991), recognized for contributions to understanding pollution and climate impacts on lakes.

• 2025 Winner and Contribution:

• Günter Blöschl, Professor at Vienna University of Technology. Recognized for revolutionizing flood risk assessment and developing observation-based climate-flood connections.

• Günter Blöschl, Professor at Vienna University of Technology.

• Recognized for revolutionizing flood risk assessment and developing observation-based climate-flood connections.