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Water and food systems ready to roll out climate-resilient solutions
A ministerial dialogue and a new global partnership at COP28 signal commitment to integrate water and food systems — for both adaptation and mitigation — in national climate plans. The post Water and...
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Engaging youth in agripreneurship calls for a shift in the “dirty” industry...
An IWMI and IFPRI-led workshop discussed the multiple challenges to growing young people's interest in agriculture as a source of livelihood in Malawi. The post Engaging youth in agripreneurship calls...
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IWMI’s MENA representative on Abu Dhabi TV
Youssef Brouziyne, the IWMI Regional Representative in the Middle East and North Africa, featured on Al Etihad News Centre on Abu Dhabi TV. The post IWMI’s MENA representative on Abu Dhabi TV first...
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Data-driven breakthroughs and the future of agriculture at the CGIAR Digital...
IWMI’s Digital Inclusion Index was a highlight of the workshop. The post Data-driven breakthroughs and the future of agriculture at the CGIAR Digital Innovation Workshop first appeared on...
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IWMI welcomes new Board Chair
The Board of Governors of the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Simi Kamal as incoming Chair of the Board, effective 1 January 2024. The post...
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Infants at higher risk in flood-prone areas of Bangladesh
IWMI researcher says study measuring the burden of living in flood-prone areas addresses a gap in research in quantifying the broader health impacts of floods. The post Infants at higher risk in...
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Solar pumps are empowering women farmers in India
On top of its climate benefits, the technology is boosting women’s income and confidence while challenging traditional gender norms, writes IWMI's Tanmoy Bhaduri. The post Solar pumps are empowering...
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The challenges associated with the proliferation of solar irrigation pumps
IWMI's Marie-Charlotte Buisson spoke to Radio Canada about the particular challenges of solar-powered irrigation. The post The challenges associated with the proliferation of solar irrigation pumps...
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Henry Roman new IWMI Country Representative for South Africa, Zambia,...
New appointments to strengthen IWMI's approach to sustainable solutions for water-related issues in Southern Africa. The post Henry Roman new IWMI Country Representative for South Africa, Zambia,...
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Upping the yield
IWMI supports the Comprehensive African Agriculture Development Program to transform agriculture into a wealth-creating livelihood. The post Upping the yield first appeared on International Water...
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IWMI’s new Board Chair and Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister reiterate commitment to...
Climate change and water resilience a joint priority, as international research organization prepares to launch new strategy and mark 40-year anniversary. The post IWMI’s new Board Chair and Sri...
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Join the citizen science movement for healthy rivers
The mini stream assessment scoring system (miniSASS) is an AI-powered app for people to score the impact of human activity on rivers. The post Join the citizen science movement for healthy rivers...
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The multiple challenges from climate change, urbanization and forced...
IWMI research will support evidence-based design and the implementation of the Jordanian climate adaptation policy. The post The multiple challenges from climate change, urbanization and forced...
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Urban wetlands and the built environment: how Colombo’s green spaces enhance...
Colombo must justify the renewal of its Ramsar Wetland City status this year. Has the city sufficiently utilized green infrastructure? The post Urban wetlands and the built environment: how Colombo’s...
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IWMI-CGIAR to launch new program for water and nutrition to mark 40th...
CGIAR Executive Managing Director Ismahane Elouafi and IWMI Director General Mark Smith met Sri Lanka's Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena. The post IWMI-CGIAR to launch new program for water and...
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New podcast explores policy coherence and system transformation in food, land...
Policy Pathways, produced by IWMI, examines policies for sustainable development and climate resilience in six countries. The post New podcast explores policy coherence and system transformation in...
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CGIAR’s new Executive Managing Director discusses opportunities to support...
Ismahane Elouafi visited the country to learn more about IWMI’s work and ways to leverage integrated capabilities for water, food and climate resilience. The post CGIAR’s new Executive Managing...
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IWMI participates in India’s 75th Republic Day reception
Country Representative highlights contributions and commitment to sustainable water management in high-level event. The post IWMI participates in India’s 75th Republic Day reception first appeared on...
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Development of a flood index insurance product for Zambia
IWMI is collaborating on the development of financial solutions for post-extreme climatic events. The post Development of a flood index insurance product for Zambia first appeared on International...
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How a solar revolution in farming is depleting world’s groundwater
Tushaar Shah, a Scientist Emeritus at IWMI, comments on the rapid spread of solar pumps among rural communities in many water-starved regions, including India. The post How a solar revolution in...
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The best time to plan for drought is when it’s raining
Disaster response needs to move from reactive to proactive if we are going to adapt to climate change. The post The best time to plan for drought is when it’s raining first appeared on International...
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Prolonged droughts: Need for water harvesting
Inadequate infrastructure, together with rural and poor populations, makes Zambia highly vulnerable to droughts, according to the UN. But the drought monitoring system developed by IWMI helps to...
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Circular economies can become “the most inclusive” in Africa
Through resource efficiency, circular design, water reuse, repair and recycling, African nations can customize their economic systems to maximize both social benefits and sustainability. The post...
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Solar-powered farming is quickly depleting the world’s groundwater supply
Tushaar Shah, a Scientist Emeritus at IWMI, comments on the rapid spread of solar pumps among rural communities in many water-starved regions, including India. The post Solar-powered farming is...
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Sewage leaks put South Africa’s freshwater at risk: how citizen scientists...
IWMI and CGIAR are among the organizations helping to scale up the Enviro-Champs initiative. The post Sewage leaks put South Africa’s freshwater at risk: how citizen scientists are helping clean up...
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International Day of Action For Rivers: Water, water in every river but not...
Bharat R. Sharma, Scientist Emeritus at IWMI, comments on how India can tackle the issue of ‘Water for All’. The post International Day of Action For Rivers: Water, water in every river but not...
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Cultivating change: Sri Lanka’s smallholder farmers explore climate-resilient...
Smallholder farmers are embracing climate-adaptive agriculture, innovations and partnerships. The post Cultivating change: Sri Lanka’s smallholder farmers explore climate-resilient solutions first...
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The sanitation circular economy - rhetoric vs. reality
IWMI researchers call for a sanitation circular and solidarity economy which explores innovative economic solutions for the most basic of human needs in ways that are wired for inclusivity. The post...
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Can traditional tanks help Bengaluru revive its declining groundwater levels?
IWMI supports efforts at tank restoration and promotion to enhance groundwater availability by means of Managed Aquifer Recharge (MAR). The post Can traditional tanks help Bengaluru revive its...
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IWMI joins international coalition to build drought resilience
Move reiterates commitment to act against one of the most deadly and costly natural disasters in the face of climate change. The post IWMI joins international coalition to build drought resilience...
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Water for a safe, just and sustainable future
Mark Smith spoke live on Al Jazeera English about water scarcity, climate change and potential solutions. The post Water for a safe, just and sustainable future first appeared on International Water...
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Wicked water problems: Facing challenges, finding solutions
On World Water Day, IWMI Director General Mark Smith is hopeful about progress for the world’s pressing water challenges. The post Wicked water problems: Facing challenges, finding solutions first...
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Water for peace? First, stop it becoming a weapon of war
What we really need this World Water Day is the international multilateral system to take a stand against weaponising water, writes IWMI's Alan Nicol and Lyla Mehta of the Institute of Development...
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BARC, IWMI sign MoU to strengthen research on agriculture
The Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council (BARC) and IWMI have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen research in irrigation and agriculture water management within Bangladesh....
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Sri Lanka sources integrated solutions to land and water-based challenges
Matthew McCartney commented on IWMI's work to rectify the dearth of agroecological research focusing on water management and aquatic foods. The post Sri Lanka sources integrated solutions to land and...
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Cultivating change: Sri Lanka’s smallholder farmers explore climate-resilient...
Smallholder farmers are embracing climate-adaptive agriculture, innovations and partnerships. The post Cultivating change: Sri Lanka’s smallholder farmers explore climate-resilient solutions first...
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IWMI joins international coalition to build drought resilience
Move reiterates commitment to act against one of the most deadly and costly natural disasters in the face of climate change. The post IWMI joins international coalition to build drought resilience...
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World Water Day: Sewage water turns into drinking water
Many countries, especially in Africa, suffer from water scarcity. IWMI's Henry Roman shares deeper insight into the problem and its possible solutions. The post World Water Day: Sewage water turns...
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IWMI elevates research collaboration in Bangladesh
IWMI signs MOU with Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council while opening country office. The post IWMI elevates research collaboration in Bangladesh first appeared on International Water Management...
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IWMI and partners map the state of water across Africa
Earth observation platforms and data will support decision-makers in the management of flood and drought risk. The post IWMI and partners map the state of water across Africa first appeared on...
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Joint initiative to upgrade agricultural circular businesses in Viet Nam
UNDP and IWMI announced a joint initiative to assist smallholder farmers and small- to medium-sized enterprises to adopt circular economy models for the coffee and rice value chains. The post Joint...
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Role of nature-based solutions for improving urban water security
Mohsin Hafeez discusses the potential of nature-based solutions in dealing with climate shocks faced by vulnerable people in the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi. The post Role of nature-based...
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Gil Levine, champion of international collaboration, dies at 96
Levine’s lengthy and impactful career included helping establish what is now the International Water Management Institute. The post Gil Levine, champion of international collaboration, dies at 96...
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It takes a village: the Indian farmers who built a wall against drought
IWMI India commissioned this article following fieldwork conducted on the political economy of policy processes in India, under the CGIAR Initiative on National Policies and Strategies. The post It...
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Development of a composite drought indicator for operational drought...
The composite drought indicator (CDI) supports operational drought management decision making in Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco and Tunisia. The post Development of a composite drought indicator for...
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Modern tools and ancient smarts
Al Murunah’s unique approach to climate adaptation and development combines nature-based solutions with agricultural water management interventions and a gender perspective. The post Modern tools and...
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GERD will greatly contribute to mutual benefit of region
IWMI's Abdulkarim Seid comments on the potential of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD). The post GERD will greatly contribute to mutual benefit of region first appeared on International Water...
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IWMI to expand groundbreaking Africa earth observation project
New grant will enable expanded scope and collaboration and make actionable water information accessible to governments and other groups. The post IWMI to expand groundbreaking Africa earth observation...
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The hidden crisis of disaster displacement and host community struggles in...
Two years on from the devasting floods that submerged a third of the country, killing more than 1,700 and impacting 33 million, read IWMI Pakistan's new feature on advancing anticipatory action and...
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IWMI launches the Climate Smart Governance dashboard in Sri Lanka
The dashboard will support policy makers with timely climate adaptation interventions. The post IWMI launches the Climate Smart Governance dashboard in Sri Lanka first appeared on International Water...
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