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
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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
Solarization of tube wells: A ‘double-edged sword’ in Pakistan
IWMI's Amjad Jamal discusses the implications of Pakistan's shift to solar-powered tube wells, specifically unchecked groundwater depletion.
In the media
Navigating water challenges: Pathways to sustainability in Pakistan
Amjad Jamal discusses IWMI's significant role in Pakistan’s water sector, including key opportunities and potential strategies for overcoming the water crisis.
Videos
IWMI’s SoLAR project benefits South Asian agriculture
The International Water Management Institute (IWMI) is leading efforts to support national commitments in reducing agricultural emissions in Bangladesh, India, Nepal and Pakistan.
Features
IWMI modernizes agricultural practices in Pakistan
Farmers in the Gomal Zam Dam Command Area are learning to adopt climate change-resilient cultivation techniques.
In the media
Pakistan gets cutting-edge technology to monitor water flow in irrigation canals
Indus Telemetry has been installed by IWMI under the USAID-funded Water Management for Enhanced Productivity project.
Features
The hidden crisis of disaster displacement and host community struggles in rural areas of Pakistan
While disaster-induced migration tends to be short-term, slow-onset climate-induced migration may be more permanent and on a larger scale.
In the media
Role of nature-based solutions for improving urban water security
Mohsin Hafeez discusses the potential of nature-based solutions in dealing with climate shocks faced by vulnerable people in the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi.
Publications
December 2023 – February 2024 Research Journal Roundup
A selection of IWMI's recent contributions to global research.
Blogs
Investing in women is the key to Pakistan’s agricultural growth
Women's roles often go unrecognized, and they face numerous barriers in accessing resources, knowledge, and decision-making power.
Blogs
How can anticipatory action inspire gender inclusion?
This International Women’s Day, we are looking at gender challenges and solutions for designing anticipatory action approaches in refugee and internally displaced persons hosting communities.
Features
Pakistan Water Week 2023 addresses transformative pathways for water and food systems
With water and food security becoming urgent priorities, Pakistan Water Week convened to explore opportunities for research, innovation and collective action.
Blogs
Digital inequality – A challenge to climate risk responses in Pakistan?
In a flood emergency, access to the ‘digital ecosystem’ provided by mobile devices can be critical for individual safety, but not everyone has equal access.
In the media
Pakistan Water Week 2023 concludes with call to collaborate on shared asset
Co-organized by IWMI, experts in water management, agriculturalists, government officials, and business leaders from different parts of the world discussed practical strategies to tackle water scarcity.
In the media
Speakers highlight critical challenges confronting Pakistan
The Pakistan Council of Research in Water Resources in collaboration with IWMI hosted a three-day conference on ‘Transformative Pathways for Water and Food Systems’ to highlight the critical challenges confronting Pakistan.
In the media
Pakistan’s PM launches $77.8m ‘Recharge Pakistan’ initiative at COP28 to combat climate change
Rachael McDonnell, IWMI's Deputy Director General - Research for Development, stressed the impact of climate change on water resources during the event to mark the announcement.
In the media
IWMI and CGIAR’s NEXUS Gains Initiative to build sustainable strategy to address water shortage in Pakistan
IWMI and IFPRI, through the CGIAR's NEXUS Gains Initiative, are undertaking a comprehensive strategy to address low water productivity in Pakistan.
In the media
IWMI, IFPRI to transform Indus Basin for Sustainable Development Goals
IWMI and IFPRI have joined forces to transform food, land, and water systems in the Indus Basin, aiming to enhance water productivity and advance SDGs.
In the media
First book on Pak-Afghan shared waters unveiled in Islamabad
"Afghanistan-Pakistan Shared Waters: State of the Basins" was funded by USAID through the Water Management for Enhanced Productivity program, implemented by IWMI.
In the media
IWMI to support Pakistan’s Ministry of Climate Change for COP28
IWMI hosts pre-COP28 conference on “Accelerating the Water-Food Climate Nexus Transformation Pathways for Pakistan.”
Publications
August-September 2023 research journal roundup
IWMI contributions to research in August and September of 2023
Publications
Afghanistan-Pakistan Shared Waters: State of the Basins
State of the Basins co-develops an overview of the three most important river basins, in collaboration with international experts and water professionals from Afghanistan and Pakistan.
In the media
IWMI’s WRAP program to improve water governance in Pakistan
IWMI, with UKaid support, leads the WRAP program to address Pakistan's water challenges, improve management, and data collection.
In the media
Speakers stress need to raise awareness about climate change
The seminar, organized by IWMI, stresses climate change awareness, its impact on agriculture, and the need for adaptation, urging informed action.
In the media
Seeds of Change: Navigating climate-induced challenges in farming and everyday life
The seminar, organized by IWMI, looked at how climate change threatens Pakistan's agriculture-dependent economy, requiring adaptive measures like flood protection, drought-resistant crops, and public awareness.
In the media
Climate change poses threats to food, water security
Climate change threatens Pakistan's food and water security. An IWMI-hosted workshop stressed data-driven, sustainable water management to combat challenges.
In the media
Indus to become ‘a seasonal river’ by 2050 if glaciers continue melting
At an event co-hosted by IWMI and USAID, experts warn that rapid melting of glaciers in Pakistan's north could turn the Indus River seasonal, endangering 240 million lives.