Welcome - IAH Belgium

Welcome to the Belgian Chapter of the International Association of Hydrogeologists website.

Groundwater professional, or simply interested by the topic, come and join our organization!

About IAH Belgium

The Belgian Chapter of IAH provides a platform for people working in the fields of groundwater in Belgium, for networking and professional interchange.

The IAH Belgium Council initiates each year a General Assembly, followed by a talk by a national or international expert, and a Study Day on a trendy topic, with conferences in the morning and a field trip in the afternoon. Evening classes are also organized.

About IAH

The International Association of Hydrogeologists (IAH) is a scientific and educational charitable organisation for scientists, engineers, water managers and other professionals working in the fields of groundwater resource planning, management and protection.

IAH’s mission is to further the understanding, wise use and protection of groundwater resources throughout the world. IAH endeavours to raise awareness of groundwater issues and work with national and international agencies to promote the use of groundwater to ensure ready access to safe drinking water. World-wide efforts towards IAH’s objectives are made by around 4000 members, National Chapters, topic/science-based international Commissions and Networks, global Council team members and UK-based Secretariat.

IAH-Belgium grant

You are a PhD or a Master student in hydrogegology in a belgian university?

You are looking for money to participate to an IAH event?

IAH-Belgium can help you with a grant of 1.000€!

Full information available here (in Dutch and in French).

Events to come

The General Assembly and Study Day 2025 will take place on Friday, June 6, 2025. The theme of the study day will be dewatering. The full program will be available soon, but you can register now. For more details, go to our “Events” page.

Candidates interested in joining the Board of Directors can submit their applications by email to iahbelgium@gmail.com. Additionally, this year, the terms of the President and Vice President will come to an end, and candidates may apply for these positions. A vote will take place during the General Assembly.