Blogs
Partnerships are key to transitioning to a circular economy in the Arab region
IWMI and partners identify immediate actions for shifting to circular models in the water and agriculture sectors.
Blogs
Resilient water and sanitation systems in Nepal
Integrating resilience to climate change, environmental degradation and disasters into WASH systems offers returns in the long-term.
Features
Severe summer weather ruins crops in Asia and Africa causing vegetable prices to skyrocket
Discover how IWMI researchers are using climate-smart agriculture to combat low crop yields in the Global South.
Features
IWMI is working with governments to build water resilience at COP29
IWMI women researchers are leading the way on actionable policy recommendations and implementation for water resource management.
In the media
In Kumaon, water’s not under the bridge
IWMI's Suchiradipta Bhattacharjee and Garima Taneja discuss the impact of perennial springs drying up in the Kumaon region.
In the media
Minister reiterates govt’s resolve to address water woes
At Pakistan Water Week, the Minister noted the urgent need for significant investments in climate resilience and international support.
Blogs
The climate crisis is a water crisis
Addressing water resilience in the context of climate change will go a long way to mitigate its effects, particularly on the most vulnerable.
News
Pakistan Water Week 2024 aims to tackle the water and food security crises
The event takes place from Nov. 4-8 under the theme of "Building a Climate-Resilient Future."
Photos
Solar lift irrigation to help marginalized farmers in Nepal
A feasibility study conducted in July 2024 showed that the project would deliver 90,000 liters of water a day 100 meters up from the river.
Blogs
Climate change and a national economic crisis are overworking rural women in Sri Lanka
Recognizing the labor of climate adaptation can lead to more equitable adaptation policies, according to IWMI research.
News
Climate change threatens water and sanitation facilities in Nepal
Inclusive collective action together with data-based decision-making can help to address climate vulnerabilities and low adaptive capacities.
Blogs
How self-help groups are empowering women amid out-migration
The groups are providing rural women with skills training leading to improved incomes as well as a greater say in local decision-making structures.
News
Dashboard to improve decision making on aquaculture expansion in Myanmar
The Aquaculture Decision Support Tool shows climate hazards, suitability, land use and waterbodies, and supply and demand conditions.
Blogs
Women’s collectives as champions of climate-smart agriculture and water resilience
Collective action among women is found to enhance water efficiency, promote conservation and ensure equitable access to water.
Blogs
Pioneering water reuse: Lebanon’s first national standards and their impact on agriculture
The success of these standards will depend on support from government agencies, international organizations, and the farming community. It will also require ongoing efforts to improve the country's wastewater infrastructure.
Features
The unique challenge of implementing anticipatory action in refugee and IDP hosting communities
Creating measures that balance the needs of refugees and local populations during disaster preparedness presents a complex issue.
Features
Extreme flooding and landslides worldwide highlight need for anticipatory action
Adapting to more frequent climate disasters calls for enhanced planning and collaboration.
Podcasts
How can acting before crises reduce impacts on the most vulnerable?
In this episode of Global Dispatches, we look at Anticipatory Action (AA) as a transformative approach in fragile and conflict-affected settings.
Features
India Water Week 2024 underscores collective action for water security
The forum explored the role of partnerships, technology and community engagement in securing India’s water resources.
Podcasts
How can we responsibly scale innovations in fragile settings?
Listen to the latest episode of Global Dispatches to find out how IWMI and partners help vulnerable communities escape cycles of fragility.
Publications
July-August 2024 Research Journal Roundup
Roundup of research, journal and other academic articles from July and August 2024.
Podcasts
Global Dispatches podcast to explore water security in fragile situations
Tune in to Global Dispatches' "From Fragility to Stability with CGIAR."
Blogs
Clarion call to maintain environmental flows to protect Nepal’s rivers
There is growing concern that most hydroelectric dams undermine regulations requiring a minimum 10 percent E-flow to sustain local ecosystems.
News
Cutting-edge mapping techniques are crucial for managing water storage in South Asia
IWMI and GWP partner with Bhutan’s Department of Water to advance efforts including mapping surface water bodies.
In the media
From wastelands to wetlands: The fight to save Sri Lanka’s natural flood buffers
IWMI researchers comment on the importance of preserving Colombo's wetland ecosystem as the city becomes more vulnerable to flooding.
In the media
IWMI tackles water scarcity in Punjab with groundbreaking GMIS
The Groundwater Management Information System (GMIS) can help in developing water policies and better water management practices.
In the media
Opinion: Nepal’s women leaders champion inclusive development
Manohara Khadka and Sumitra KC on how entrenched systems and outdated norms continue to hinder Nepal's new generation of women leaders.
Blogs
The role of gender-disaggregated data in agriculture-food systems
Data imbalance can lead to the exclusion of women farmers in policy design and contribute to inequity in economic progress.
News
Water Resilience Tracker enables cross-sectoral collaboration
Funded by the UK government, this project will help to transform climate and water policies in the Global South.
In the media
[Explainer] What is micro irrigation?
IWMI's Smaranika Mahapatra discusses work on micro irrigation systems in Odisha and Assam states in India.
Blogs
The invisibility of women’s labor in Bangladesh’s agriculture
Recognizing women’s roles in agriculture is key to unlocking economic empowerment, bolstering food security and improving nutrition nationwide.
Features
A conversation with IWMI’s knowledge management team on enhancing agricultural research with FAO’s AGRIS and AGROVOC programs
AGRIS is a comprehensive bibliographic database focused on agriculture and nutrition, while AGROVOC is a multilingual thesaurus covering a wide range of agricultural terms.
News
IWMI facilitates dialogue as Nepal works to amend its key water legislation
Experts call for legislation that is holistic, inclusive and timely to address critical issues regarding sustainable use of water resources.