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Malin Falkenmark

Swedish hydrologist · Sweden · On the map · Lived 1925 to 2023 · aged 98

Malin Fredrika Sofia Sundberg-Falkenmark was a Swedish hydrologist. Falkenmark is best known for her long-standing work and expertise on the sustainable use of water resources to meet human and ecosystem needs. Her work is characterized by an integration of both natural- and social-science approaches.

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2023Died3 December 20232018Blue Planet PrizeAward2005Rachel Carson PrizeAward1999Henry Darcy MedalAward1998International Hydrology PrizeAwardVolvo Environment PrizeAward1995The KTH Great PrizeAward1991Ven Te Chow Memorial AwardAward1925Born21 November 1925

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Awards

Blue Planet Prize2018
Rachel Carson Prize2005
Henry Darcy Medal1999
Volvo Environment Prize1998
International Hydrology Prize1998
The KTH Great Prize1995
Ven Te Chow Memorial Award1991

About this person

She is particularly known for developing what is now known as the Falkenmark Water Stress Indicator, an indicator used to measure and describe the water available for human use. She was the daughter of Halvar Sundberg.

Country
Sweden
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1925 to 2023 · aged 98