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The Darcy medal is a new medal for
scientists who have made an outstanding contribution to water resources
research, addressing the societal relevance of water resources. Darcy did
that 150 years ago when he investigated the physical processes involved in
the design of the water supply system for Dijon. Professor Falkenmark's
range of work is much wider: it is the world. The concerns that drive her
enthusiasm are the global well-being of people and the sustainability of
their future. Malin Falkenmark is world famous for developing the concept
of "green" water, the rainwater used by plants to produce
biomass, which is a resource generally disregarded in global statistics on
per capita water availability. Malin Falkenmark is a role model for the
new generation of water managers, both women and men.
Professor Falkenmark, I am very proud that you are here
with us to receive the first Henry Darcy medal and that your name will
remain on the top of the list of awardees forever to inspire those that
come after you. Malin, on behalf of the Hydrological Sciences Section of
EGS, I congratulate you with the award of the Henry Darcy medal. |
