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The challenges and pathways to mainstreaming gender in Nigerian’s water sector governance 

In Nigeria, IWMI works to address gender inequalities through water sector policies to ensure inclusive development and support sustainable water governance.

CGIAR Science Week 2025 begins in Kenya

The event brings together leading voices in food, land and water systems research.

IWMI’s Al Murunah project scales nature-based solutions to achieve water-security in the MENA region 

IWMI and partners are documenting the economic, social, and environmental impacts of nature-based-solutions across its four pilots in Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, and the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPT) — making the case for their broader adoption.

Students in Ghana champion sustainable waste management

A program for schools and youth empowers the next generation to be waste segregation champions and participate in innovative waste management solutions.

The Legend of the River God

On World Water Day 2025, IWMI presents The Legend of the River God of Mankran, a powerful tale from Ghana that blends folklore with urgent environmental lessons.

Africa’s leaders must protect water towers

As water degrade, the ripple effects are felt across borders, exacerbating droughts, water scarcity and food insecurity. What can we do about this?

On the edge: Africa’s water towers at risk—A call for collective action

Africa's high-altitude ecosystems that provide essential water resources for millions are at risk and we need collective action.

Preserving Africa’s glaciers is protecting our future 

Africa’s glaciers hold the future of water for millions and we must act this World Water Day before they vanish.

MENA’s Food Future Depends on Understanding Water, Land, and Climate as One

World Water Day emphasizes the need for an integrated approach in MENA to address the region’s worsening water crisis

Partner collaboration on water resilience tool set to bridge science-to-policy interface

The Water Resilience Tracker will assist governments in Brazil, Egypt, Malawi and Nepal to strengthen national water governance and build climate resilience.