India to get its first AI-based chatbot to tackle drought
SukhaRakshak AI, the drought protector, is to transform the realities of millions of farmers and their communities.
Foresight and trade-offs analysis to identify innovative solutions for agricultural sustainability in Pakistan
A team of researchers from IWMI and IFPRI are exploring hydro-economic modeling and trade-offs in the agricultural sector to achieve water, food security and sustainability in regions facing growing resource
Tourism, tragedy and the climate warning we’re ignoring
How government preparedness, water actions and public awareness can save lives and sustain tourism amid climate challenges in Pakistan.
Detailed climate projections bolster Sri Lanka’s adaptation planning
Dynamic downscaling reveals potential future climate change impacts across the country.
Co-design shapes water solutions in Uzbekistan
Water solutions must be built not just for people, but with them. When co-design is understood not just as a method but as a mindset it can help navigate the
Soil testing for plant nutrient management
This video shows farmers how to take soil samples for testing. It was produced by the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) in partnership with Sri Lanka’s Department of Agriculture and
IWMI welcomes Henk Ovink as new Board Chair
Doulaye Kone, Cristina Rumbaitis del Rio and Debra Tan will join the Board as IWMI takes forward its Strategy 2024-2030 for research and innovation.
European Union and IWMI mark successful conclusion of REACH-STR project
The project developed evidence-based solutions to help vulnerable communities in northern Ghana better withstand the impact of climate change.
Could an AI game accelerate decision-making on groundwater management?
IWMI researchers created a groundwater game that uses Generative AI to allow players to understand the complexities of decision-making for groundwater management.
IWMI and Egypt’s Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation sign MoU to advance climate resilience in the water sector
The collaboration will strengthen cooperation under the Action on Water Adaptation and Resilience (AWARe) Initiative.
IWMI and CGIAR continue commitment to enhance water and climate planning in Pakistan
CGIAR Science Programs on Policy Innovations and on Climate Action were launched in Pakistan, introducing three digital platforms to aid smarter decision-making for efficient water use and climate resilience.
Water entrepreneurship can drive solar irrigation and climate mitigation in Nepal
Small solar pumps help individual farmers, but larger systems that serve collective fields could drive uptake and lift rural incomes across Nepal’s breadbasket, as lessons from its neighbor Indian state
The Jahez project works to strengthen climate resilience for refugee and host communities in Jordan
IWMI and partners are supporting the Government of Jordan to localize early warning systems, collaborative planning, impact-based forecasting and inclusive disaster risk management — all to ensure that refugees and
IWMI and partners are catalyzing climate resilience in India
The recent launch of the CGIAR Climate Action Program in the Indian states of Odisha and Tamil Nadu marks a major step toward integrating science-based climate solutions into state-level planning
Digital tools launched to improve water, climate planning
IWMI launched three new digital platforms to help Pakistan better manage its water, food and energy resources amid serious climate challenges.
How the process tracing methodology maximizes impact assessment
This blog sheds light on how this impact assessment methodology generates key insights, enhances understanding and shapes change.
Pakistan looks beyond drought with innovation turning crisis into hope
Smarter water use and inclusive planning are critical as the country finds new ways to manage water and protect vulnerable communities.
Coordinated investment in irrigation is key to Kenya’s future
Climate-smart, inclusive irrigation solutions empower Kenya’s farmers.
Water buffalo sustain rural life with milk, manure and muscle
On Working Animal Day, IWMI pays tribute to the vital role of the water buffalo in rural economies, from the Nile to the Euphrates.
Water-energy-food-ecosystem nexus approach presents a solution for transboundary resources management in Nepal
Stakeholders in the Rangun watershed in Nepal’s Mahakali-Karnali River Basin illustrate how a holistic approach across the Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystem Nexus can offer scalability for broader cross-border challenges.
Young researchers develop leadership skills to create lasting impact
Five IWMI researchers reflect on their learnings from the Crawford Fund Master Class on Agricultural Research Leadership and Management in Malaysia – and how they can use their newly acquired
Stakeholders in Nepal work together to enhance collective action for municipal groundwater management
The Barahathawa Municipality in southern Nepal has been creating a model for effective groundwater management to ensure prosperity, social equity and environmental sustainability. This example highlights how local leadership and
IWMI leaders call for the recognition of water and aquatic foods in agroecological principles and practice
Agriculture is the biggest user and polluter of water, but it is largely missing from agroecology.
IWMI begins geo-tagging of tube-wells in Pakistan to curb groundwater depletion
IWMI launched a geo-tagging project to manage water stress in the face of climate and infrastructure challenges.