ANDEX is a Regional Hydroclimatic Program for the Andes. The program is part of the GEWEX Hydroclimatology Panel (GHP) of the Global Energy and Water Exchanges Program (GEWEX), one of the core projects of the World Climate Research Program (WCRP). One key goal of ANDEX is to become a regional hydroclimatic program of reference constituted by a consolidated and articulated scientific community that responds to the needs of society and contributes to planning and decision-making for the sustainable development of the Andean countries. Water security for Andean populations, and high-impact hydroclimatic events, constitute our two main themes of research, production and dissemination of knowledge and information.
The ANDEX Annual Meetings represent one core activity of the program, and this year this event will take place at the Universidad de Cuenca, between 20–24 July 2026. The aim is to bring together the members of the ANDEX community as well as collaborators working on the different Andean countries. Also anticipated, is a vibrant participation of members of JovenANDEX, a network created to incorporate the vision, needs and activities of early career scientists within the ANDEX program.
As part of the ANDEX-Academia program, three courses will be offered this year aimed at strengthening capacities in the Andean region:
In addition, the well-established JovenANDEX poster session will take place. This session has been very well received in recent years and has become a key platform for showcasing the work of young researchers from the region.
As part of the meeting’s activities, a field trip to Cajas National Park, located a few kilometers from the city of Cuenca, will take place on Thursday, July 23. During this visit, participants will explore the humid páramo ecosystem of southern Ecuador, a high-mountain system characteristic of the tropical Andes and essential for providing water to a large part of the country’s population.
The program is expected to be available in early July 2026 at https://www.gewexevents.org/meetings/2026andex/program/
To participate in the 2026 ANDEX Meeting, please register at https://www.gewexevents.org/meetings/2026andex/registration/
The registration form includes a section for members of JovenANDEX to express their interest in participating in the JovenANDEX poster presentation.
Limited financial assistance in the form of travel support is available to enable and support the attendance of students, early career researchers (ECRs) and scientists from certain developing countries to events sponsored by GEWEX.
Please be aware of the following deadlines for registration:
| Your registration includes an application for travel support | 30 May 2026 |
| Your registrations includes an interest in a poster presentation | 14 June 2026 |
| All other registrations | 29 June 2026 |
The 2026 ANDEX Meeting will take place from 20–24 July 2026 at
Universidad de Cuenca
4X57+2Q6 Campus Balzay Universidad de Cuenca,
Gral. Escandón,
Cuenca,
Ecuador
Visa
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Accommodation and Travel
For information about traveling to Cuena and accommodation visit the Practical Information tab at https://www.gewexevents.org/meetings/2026andex/practical-information/
Background image courtesy of amalavida.tv from Ecuador, CC BY-SA 2.0
Other images courtesy of ISISPOTS Photo & Video – Cuenca city center: Cajas National Park – Balzay Campus
