How adaptive scaling can transform food systems in the Global South
Built on two decades of research, the Adaptive Scaling Ecosystem framework can help scale innovations across complex economies, transforming food systems for the future.
Can a simple solution offer a lifeline to communities confronting climate change?
Sand dams are found to be a vital niche option in a diversified water storage system to improve local water access and resilience in Zimbabwe.
Big lessons from a tiny desk plant!
A smart irrigation system for a small office plant carries a big lesson on water use efficiency in the Middle East and North Africa.
New AI tool launched to support water allocation in Pakistan’s Indus Basin
IWMI and the University of Manchester have partnered to strengthen water governance in Pakistan.
Global water use for crops surged by nine per cent in a decade
CropGBWater, a new open access tool by IWMI highlights growing pressure on food and water systems worldwide.
IWMI Small Reservoirs Portal unlocks data from over 2,000 waterbodies in Ghana
The interactive digital platform offers real-time insights on water availability and aquaculture suitability, guiding investments and rural development in northern Ghana.
Public-private partnerships scale solar-powered agriculture in Bangladesh
The second phase of SoLAR kicks off in Bangladesh, advancing the transition toward sustainable, carbon-neutral irrigation.
The climate crisis is a daily reality for many African communities
IWMI's Decide Mabumbo reflects on how South Africa can use its G20 presidency to push for investments to improve the continent’s disaster preparedness.
In Ethiopia’s capital, One Health solutions power the fight against drug resistance
As river pollution in Addis Ababa heightens antimicrobial resistance, experts are turning to integrated health solutions to protect people, animals and ecosystems.
A hybrid governance model for irrigation management in Nepal
Safa Fanaian and Sumitra KC from IWMI and Santosh Kaini from the Government of Nepal explore how blending traditional and modern irrigation governance systems can enhance water management.
Azerbaijan on the International Water Security Stage
IWMI’s Barbara Janusz-Pawletta and John Etgen from Collective Action for Water Security (C4W) discuss long term strategies to guide sustainable water management in Azerbaijan and the South Caucus.
Equity and inclusion must guide water solutions
At the 2025 CGIAR Gender Conference, IWMI underscored that the future of water security depends on scaling equity as effectively as climate-smart innovation.
Digital innovation to bridge Africa’s water data divide
IWMI co-hosts Pan-African symposium on digital solutions for water management in Ethiopia, exploring how open data and digital tools can chart a water-secure future for the continent.
Mitigating the Madhes water crisis
IWMI's Sumitra KC and Manohara Khadka propose solutions to protect groundwater and tackle flooding in Nepal’s Madhes Province.
IWMI’s Inga Jacobs-Mata honored as one of 2025’s Top Agri-Food Pioneers
The World Food Prize Foundation recognizes IWMI’s Director of Water, Growth and Inclusion for her leadership in empowering farmers and businesses across East and Southern Africa.
Researchers at Cairo Water Week urge stakeholders to link nature, data and people for a water-secure MENA
At the annual event in Egypt, IWMI and partners explored how to turn climate research into real-world water resilience across the Middle East and North Africa.
IWMI’s debut at G20 highlights the need to drive data-informed water policy
As a member of the G20 Advisory Committee, IWMI is driving a renewed focus on water security, explains regional representative for Southern Africa Henry Roman.
Recycling every drop
IWMI's Javier Mateo-Sagasta discusses the social perceptions, economic constraints and policy challenges that hinder water reuse in the MENA region.
Investing in digital partnerships for Africa’s water
IWMI's Abdulkarim Seid reflects on the pivotal role of digital partnerships in shaping how Africa will manage its water resources in the decades ahead.
From genes to basins, water is everyone’s business
It’s been one year since the launch of the CGIAR Water Systems Integration Roadmap 2024-2030. As IWMI is working closely with CGIAR centers to help make it a reality, we
Empowering women and young people in food, land and water systems
IWMI’s Seipati Mokhema and Everisto Mapedza share recommendations to overcome barriers faced by women and youth in South Africa’s food, water and land systems in the context of climate change.
Inclusive financial models empower women in India’s agriculture sector to expand income opportunities
This International Day of Rural Women, IWMI’s innovative finance models are empowering women farmers in India with greater involvement, access to resources and opportunities in agriculture.
Ethiopia and Kenya to benefit from solar-powered technologies
The Solar Energy for Agricultural Resilience (SoLAR) project in Ethiopia and Kenya aims to strengthen food systems and improve climate resilience.
Science, innovation and community action tackle flood risks in Ethiopia’s Somali Region
Digital twin technology and climate-smart planning are converting the fragile landscapes of Ethiopia’s Somali Region into models of flood resilience, thereby protecting lives and rebuilding hope.
