CFI Singapore at IAHR World Congress 2025



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The 41st International Association for Hydro-Environment Engineering and Research World Congress (IAHR2025) will be held from June 23-27, 2025, at Singapore EXPO. This prestigious event will bring together global experts to explore the latest innovations in hydro-environmental engineering and research, with joint sessions featuring key discussions on the challenges of climate change. In addition, SIWW Spotlight 2025 (June 23-26, 2025) will be co-located with the IAHR World Congress 2025 and will focus on the theme "Flood Resilient Cities: Adapting to Climate Change." The event will foster meaningful exchanges and partnerships, driving collective action toward creating flood-resilient urban spaces. The event is expected to welcome 1500-2000 participants worldwide. Visit the IAHR official website here.

CFI Singapore is proud to be the National Organising Committee for the prestigious IAHR World Congress 2025. Join us for an exclusive exhibition and a dedicated CFI special session highlighting our advancements in coastal protection and flood resilience strategies.

 

Dates

22nd - 27th June 2025

Venue

Singapore Expo Hall 2A

1 Expo Drive, Singapore 486150




Thank You for Your Support at the IAHR World Congress 2025

The 41st IAHR World Congress 2025 has successfully concluded, and the Coastal Protection and Flood Resilience Institute (CFI) Singapore was honoured to participate as a co-organiser of this landmark event.

Held from 22 to 27 June 2025, the Congress brought together over 1,350 international and local experts in hydro-environment engineering and water research. As part of our involvement, CFI Singapore contributed to global discussions on coastal resilience, flood protection, and sustainable water futures, while deepening partnerships with peers from around the world.

 

CFI Highlights from the Week:

  • Welcoming international delegations to our CFI exhibition booth at the Congress venue

  • Hosting two technical site visits to CFI Singapore, including guided catchment tours and in-depth discussions with researchers

  • Presenting 12 ongoing research projects during the CFI Special Session

  • Engaging stakeholders across public agencies, academia, and industry on potential collaborations and shared challenges

 

We are grateful for the enthusiastic interest in our work and the meaningful exchanges that took place throughout the week.

Thank you to all who visited the CFI booth, attended our sessions, or joined us on campus — your participation and support made the Congress a truly impactful experience.

Let’s continue working together towards a climate-resilient and sustainable future!

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What to Expect

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CFI Research Showcase

Learn more about CFI Singapore and discover the ongoing projects in coastal protection and flood resilience  - advancing knowledge and solutions to support climate-ready cities and informed policy.

Visit us at Booth E11

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CFI Special Sessions

Learn from our researchers about their innovative work in coastal protection and flood resilience and connect with them to explore ways to contribute or get involved.

26th June 2025, 1:30PM - 5.00PM

Hall 2A, Room 10

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Networking Opportunities

Connect with the CFI team to explore collaboration opportunities in coastal protection. Click on the link below and we will get in touch.

About CFI Singapore

CFI Singapore is the nation’s first Centre of Excellence dedicated to coastal protection and flood management. Launched in 2023 and hosted at the National University of Singapore (NUS), the institute plays a key role under PUB’s S$125 million Coastal Protection Research Programme (CPRP). CFI brings together leading institutions—Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD), Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT), and the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)—to advance research, build local expertise, and develop science-based solutions that strengthen Singapore’s resilience against sea level rise and extreme weather.

Generate

core knowledge in coastal science

Collaborate

to foster research ecosystem including local and international universities, research institutes & industry partners

Conduct

use-inspired research for coastal protection and flood management solutions for urban and land-scarce coastlines

Train

a new generation of leaders, researchers and practitioners for coastal protection and flood management

Explore Our Research

Learn more about the research domains that drive CFI's work in coastal protection and flood resilience.

Stay Updated on IAHR Congress 2025

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