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The presentation was made by the general director of this institute and vice-president of FIHAC, Ra\u00fal Medina. This report of activities reflects a year of consolidation in international leadership \u2500both in research, technology transfer and training\u2500 in areas associated with socioecological systems related to water.<\/p>\n<p>In his presentation, Ra\u00fal Medina reported that, in 2024, &#8220;IHCantabria managed to consolidate the research groups created in 2023, developed more than 130 projects in 25 countries, which has meant a growth of more than 12% in economic terms&#8221;. He also highlighted the significant increase in the team that makes up this institute, &#8220;which currently employs more than 200 highly qualified professionals committed to generating sustainable and resilient solutions&#8221;, as well as the 12 awards and recognitions received over the past year, which endorse the scientific excellence of IHCantabria.<\/p>\n<p>The report of activities presented today by Ra\u00fal Medina reflects the identity of IHCantabria &#8220;as a knowledge industry and as a multi connector center, acting as a bridge between the public and private spheres to promote synergies and effective collaborations&#8221;. In his speech, Ra\u00fal Medina highlighted how fundamental has been &#8220;the dedication and daily commitment of our entire team, as well as the support and trust of our Board of Trustees, of all our partners, companies, administrations and public and private institutions with which we work; because the shared effort has allowed us to consolidate and enhance the impact of IHCantabria, nationally and internationally&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>At this meeting, Mar\u00eda Eugenia Fern\u00e1ndez Fern\u00e1ndez was also appointed as Secretary of FIHAC.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Participants of the FIHAC Board of Trustees meeting<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This meeting was attended, in person: Concepci\u00f3n (Conchi) L\u00f3pez Fern\u00e1ndez, current president of FIHAC and rector of the UC; Eduardo Arasti Barca, former president of FIHAC and Minister of Industry, Employment, Innovation and Commerce of the Government of Cantabria; Ra\u00fal Medina Santamar\u00eda, vice president of FIHAC and general director of IHCantabria; Luigi dell&#8217; Olio, vice rector of Research and Science Policy; \u00c1ngel Pedraja Ter\u00e1n, CEO of SODERCAN; Javier Puente Redondo, General Director of Innovation, Technological Development and Industrial Entrepreneurship; Luis Fernando Olaiz Arenal, General Director of Treasury, Budgets and Financial Policy; Mar\u00eda Tejerina Puente, General Director of Water and Ports; \u00cd\u00f1igo Losada Rodr\u00edguez, Research Director of IHCantabria, Scientific Director of the Gran Tanque de Ingenier\u00eda Mar\u00edtima (ICTS) and Professor of the UC; as well as Mar\u00eda Eugenia Fern\u00e1ndez Fern\u00e1ndez, Secretary of FIHAC.<\/p>\n<p>Marta Pascual Saez, Director General of Universities and University Policy, and \u00c1ngela Fern\u00e1ndez Curto, Deputy Assistant Director General of the Deputy Directorate General of Large Scientific-Technical Facilities, also participated virtually. 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