CHR

The CHR is an organization in which the scientific institutes of the Rhine riparian states develop joint hydrological measures for sustainable development of the Rhine basin. The CHR was founded in 1970 following advice by UNESCO to promote closer co-operation in international river basins. Since 1975, the work has been continued within the framework of the International Hydrological Programme (IHP) of the UNESCO and the Operational Hydrological Programme (OHP) of the WMO. The member states of the CHR are: Switzerland, Austria, Germany, France, Luxembourg and the Netherlands... The CHR provides a scientific knowledge base for the hydrology of the Rhine catchment area, conducting both solicited and unsolicited research. The CHR makes these results available to scientists, decision-makers and stakeholders in the region. Consequently, we are focussing on advising politically-active and technically-oriented organizations, such as the International Commission for the Protection of the..

Also known as: CHRKHR

Primary location: Utrecht Netherlands