Organisational Structure of INTERPRAEVENT

Statutes of the International Research Society INTERPRAEVENT (formerly Research Society for Preventive Flood Control).

In 1965 and 1966, Europe was hit by several flood disasters.

The devastating effects led to regular meetings of well-known experts in Klagenfurt in 1967, to discuss the causes of these natural occurrences, as well as preventive measures for protection and damage limitation.

As early as one year following the first meeting an association was founded, based in Klagenfurt: the “Research Association for Preventive Action against Flooding “.

This was a forum to enable experts from the scientific, technical and administrative fields to extensively analyse the causes of flooding and develop protective plans. The Association also placed great importance on encouraging applied research at universities, experimental stations and building authorities, and regularly spoke out to awaken interest and sensitize the public concerning this issue.  

In 1990, the Association was renamed “The International Research Society INTERPRAEVENT”.