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IHCantabria has received the visit of a team of researchers from the French organization LEGOS
This meeting will strengthen international scientific cooperation between these two entities in key areas for the study of coastal hydro-morphodynamics and the monitoring of coastal systems from space.
IHCantabria joins SEADITO project, which aims to transform marine governance through digital ocean twins
Within the framework of this project, IHCantabria is leading a pan-European case study focused on analyzing the socio-ecological vulnerability of coastal communities to threats such as pollution, biodiversity loss and uncontrolled human development.
IHCantabria publishes unprecedented global dataset to assess tropical cyclone risk considering ENSO phenomenon
Their results help to identify how cyclone intensity and frequency varies in key areas ─the Caribbean, Pacific or Indian─ between El Niño or La Niña phases, contributing to improved tropical cyclone risk planning and prevention.
IHCantabria analyzes the potential of estuarine vegetation Spartina maritima to retain floating plastic debris
The results of the experimental study, recently published in ‘Marine Pollution Bulletin’, analyze the capacity of this marsh vegetation to retain floating macro- and mesoplastics.
Researchers from IHCantabria participates in the General Assembly of the European Geosciences Union (EGU2025)
The EGU General Assembly is the largest European geoscience meeting, bringing together more than 18,000 experts from around the world to discuss the major challenges facing the planet.
Pioneering research validates coastal prediction models with 40 years of data on an Australian beach
IHCantabria participates in an international study that evaluates five numerical models to anticipate the evolution of the coastline in the face of climate change.
IHCantabria launches RIUCO project to study the role of thermal refuges in mountain river ecosystems
This project will advance knowledge on the effects of global change on mountain river ecosystems and contribute to the design of more effective strategies for their long-term management and conservation.
IHCantabria and Cuba’s National Institute of Hydraulic Resources (INRH) strengthen cooperation with a visit from an INRH delegation
This visit marks an important step in strengthening the scientific and technical relationship between IHCantabria and Cuban institutions, such as INRH, with whom a Framework Cooperation Agreement was signed yesterday.
IHCantabria collaborates in the improvement of the Port of Antofagasta, Chile
Representatives of Puerto Antofagasta visited IHCantabria’s facilities and, together with representatives of the Dutch company Royal HaskoningDHV, reviewed the tests in the UC surge tank.
IHCantabria’s postdoctoral researcher, Moisés Álvarez, has obtained one of the 20 Leonardo 2024 Grants
The BBVA Foundation’s Leonardo Grants support the work of researchers and cultural creators characterized by innovative scientific, technological or cultural production. With his grant, Moisés Álvarez plans to characterize coastal risks in a context of climate change.
The rector of the Universidad de Cantabria, Conchi López, assumes the presidency of the Environmental Hydraulics Institute Foundation of Cantabria
Within the framework of this meeting, the Annual Report of IHCantabria was presented, highlighting the main achievements and progress made by this institute in 2024
IHCantabria hosted the visit of experts who participated in the ‘redSUDS’ 2025 Conference, held at the UC School of Civil Engineering
This institute showcased its scientific, technology transfer and capacity building to a national delegation of experts interested in analyzing the role of sustainable urban drainage and its contribution to climate resilience.
