Günter Blöschl, professor at TU Wien and a leading expert in flood research, has been awarded the Stockholm Water Prize 2025, often referred to as the “Water Nobel Prize.” The award was presented by King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden during a ceremony on 27 August in Stockholm’s Golden Hall.
Blöschl was honoured for his decades of work in hydrology and flood risk management, pioneering what he calls the “Vienna School of Hydrology.” His approach integrates scientific modelling, engineering applications, and practical fieldwork—bridging disciplines to create new perspectives in water research.
His innovative methods have led to the development of socio-hydrology, a field that examines the interaction between water cycles and human behaviour. Since his first publication in 2012, socio-hydrology has expanded rapidly worldwide, with thousands of studies now exploring how human activity and natural water systems shape each other.
Blöschl has trained nearly 80 graduates, spreading this interdisciplinary approach globally, and continues to be recognized with top awards and memberships in leading scientific academies. The Stockholm Water Prize, awarded annually since 1991, celebrates outstanding contributions to the protection and sustainable management of water resources.
Source: TU Wien
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