Announcement: Rheinblick2027 online seminar on climate change impact groundwater recharge / 22 October 2025, 13-15PM

The Rheinblick2027 project, initiated by the International Commission for the Hydrology of the Rhine Basin (CHR), aims to update hydrological streamflow scenarios for the Rhine River and its major tributaries. A key focus is assessing the impact of climate change on specific components of the hydrological cycle. While streamflow remains central to hydrological assessments, groundwater is a vital part of the water cycle that deserves dedicated attention. Groundwater recharge is increasingly crucial to both stakeholders and scientists, especially in the context of climate change.

Rheinblick2027 is hosting a two-hour online seminar on groundwater recharge, in collaboration with Dr. Christian Moeck (Switzerland; CH-GNet and Eawag) and Prof. Dr. Albrecht Weerts (Deltares). The seminar will take place on 22 October 2025, from 1 to 3, and will feature three input presentations followed by a plenary discussion:

1. Overview of current research on groundwater recharge under climate change.
2. Open questions regarding climate change impacts on groundwater recharge.
3. Requirements and feasible approaches for large-scale groundwater recharge modelling, particularly for the Rhine catchment.
4. Plenary discussion.

We invite experts and everyone interested in the field. Please forward this invitation to individuals or organisations who may be interested in participating. To stay informed and receive updates, please register using the following link: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=-n9AXWGZO0CrH254Zwia3dUa4Oa8cYJEvZENLyaxN-RUMkhXU0lEUlU2MUpOWEUwME1MOVVWMFRPWi4u