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Reflecting on NEXUS Gains’ outcomes in South Asia: Groundwater rises again
Over three years, NEXUS Gains has worked across South Asia, applying diverse approaches to help address groundwater depletion.
Publications
November-December 2024 Research Journal Roundup
Roundup of research, journal and other academic articles from November and December 2024.
News
IWMI research supports equal access to water
Evidence-based research on solar-powered groundwater irrigation has the potential to provide water security for agrarian communities in Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR).
Features
Editor’s picks: Our favorite stories of 2024
In 2024, we published over 150 stories on topics including digital twins, drought, and urban wetlands. Here are our favorites.
In the media
Small streams, big possibilities for Central Asia
IWMI is a partner in Hydro4U which focuses on small-scale hydropower in Central Asia to address issues including water scarcity.
In the media
Transferring flood waters underground builds community climate resilience in India
IWMI began piloting underground transfer of floods for irrigation (UTFI) in a village in the Ganges Basin in 2015.
Blogs
Rising above the torrents
The gender dynamics, community strategies, and vulnerabilities in South Punjab’s hill torrent floods.
In the media
Freshwater canal grabs in Bangladesh are harming local communities
IWMI's Paul Schulze and Deepa Joshi on how freshwater canals are being appropriated by leaseholders for personal gain.
Features
A roadmap to normalizing and formalizing nature-based solutions in the Middle East and North Africa
Despite their growing popularity in policy and development circles, scaling nature-based solutions faces significant obstacles.
Blogs
First-ever community-level anticipatory action simulation for drought mitigation in Sri Lanka
IWMI researchers are pioneering a proactive community-led approach to climate resilience.
Blogs
From field to field
How Southern and Northern farmers’ peer learning exchange visits are changing farming in Lao PDR.
In the media
Solar-powered irrigation: Empowering Bangladesh’s women farmers?
IWMI's Tanmoy Bhaduri discusses the sociocultural barriers which hinder women farmers' access to diesel power alternatives.
News
Sustainable vegetable cultivation
Research-based agronomic practices promise safer, more efficient crop production.
News
SWAT+ hydrological modelling to feature in Nepal’s national curriculum
IWMI’s capacity building on the SWAT+ hydrological model will help integrate it into the Masters of Hydrology and Meteorology curriculum.
Videos
Working together for more equitable water sharing solutions
Piloting the establishment of a District Technical Working Group for integrated management of water resources of Beung Sneh Lake, Cambodia.
Blogs
The hidden costs of gender-blind investments in agriculture
Embedding a strong gender perspective in project planning and design is imperative to achieve substantive gender equality.
Blogs
Gender-based violence prevention as a climate adaptation imperative
IWMI aims to address entrenched social and gender norms that limit women’s agency while promoting education and leadership in the MENA region.
Blogs
Business and finance models for increased sustainability and equity of solar-powered irrigation in Pakistan
Combining innovative business and finance models could break the trend of increased inequities and risk of groundwater over-exploitation.
Videos
Seed treatment for pole bean cultivation
Providing guidance and educating farmers on the importance of chemical seed treatment in pole bean cultivation.
Blogs
IWMI drives evidence-based, collective action on water
IWMI’s work on food, land and water in Lao PDR aims to improve the agriculture sector and rural development as a whole.
In the media
Odisha’s integrated approach to food, land and water
The new report by IWMI and the Council on Energy, Environment and Water highlights the strengthening of policy coherence.
Features
Collective action for healthy rivers
IWMI and partners cleaned up rivers and raised awareness on the vital importance of river ecosystems.
Blogs
Women defining water, energy, food and ecosystems leadership in Nepal
While there is ample evidence of women’s roles and expertise in the management of resources, the literature is often silent on gender.
Photos
Stories from the Indian Sundarbans about loss and damage
The findings aim to contribute to a context-relevant Assessment Framework for Loss and Damage.
Features
Data for decision making via the Climate-Smart Governance dashboard
IWMI pre-launched the Climate-Smart Governance (CSG) dashboard at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan earlier this week.
Features
Jaffna’s groundwater crisis requires a collaborative pathway to sustainable water management
IWMI and local partners are developing an intervention which centers climate resilience to safeguard groundwater in Jaffna in Sri Lanka's Northern Province.
In the media
Pakistan’s first EC flux towers installed in Rahim Yar Khan
The Flux Towers, installed by IWMI, will measure data on agricultural water usage, carbon emissions and energy fluxes.
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.