Features
Water and food systems ready to roll out climate-resilient solutions
A ministerial dialogue and a new global partnership at COP28 signal commitment to integrate water and food systems — for both adaptation and mitigation — in national climate plans.
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IWMI’s MENA representative on Abu Dhabi TV
Youssef Brouziyne, the IWMI Regional Representative in the Middle East and North Africa, featured on Al Etihad News Centre on Abu Dhabi TV.
Press releases
IWMI and WFP to start new partnership for food, land and water security in fragile communities
The CGIAR FCM Innovation Accelerator will scale climate-smart, private-sector solutions.
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IWMI DG speaks to CNBC Arabia
IWMI Director General Mark Smith speaks to CNBC Arabia on the sidelines of COP28.
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Youssef Brouziyne interview with Sky News Arabia
On the sidelines of COP28, Brouziyne spoke about water systems in the Middle East and North Africa region.
News
Countries commit USD 890 million to accelerate agricultural innovation and address climate and food crises
CGIAR launches a new investment case to support its 2025-2027 research portfolio, poised to deliver critical solutions for climate adaptation and mitigation.
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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.
Features
Think again: The climate conference does not only last for two weeks
To be effective, COP requires months of groundwork, continued support to negotiators, measuring progress and action for sustainable development.
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This new AI-powered platform will help harness water reuse in the MENA region
Powered by AI and earth observation data, the collaboration between IWMI and Google.org will use remote sensing technologies to monitor land, seas, and the atmosphere.
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AI to help drive Middle East water reuse
IWMI is developing an AI platform to improve wastewater reuse in the Middle East and North Africa region, backed by a $1 million grant from Google.
Press releases
IWMI announces development of a new, Google-supported tool that will harness AI and satellite data for water reuse in the Middle East and North...
A new grant from Google’s philanthropic arm will help researchers develop a tool to bolster water security and climate resilience in the Middle East and North Africa.
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IWMI announces development of a new, Google supported tool that will harness AI and satellite data for water reuse in the Middle East and...
The platform will use remote sensing technologies to monitor land, seas and the atmosphere.
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IWMI unveils Google-backed AI tool for water reuse in MENA
Researchers at IWMI will develop e-ReWater, a platform powered by artificial intelligence and earth observation data which uses remote sensing technologies to monitor land, seas and the atmosphere.
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IWMI announces development of a new, Google supported tool that will harness AI and satellite data for water reuse in the Middle East and...
IWMI will also develop an online dashboard that will provide accessible and comprehensive information on wastewater generation and recycling potential in Egypt, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.
News
COP28 Water Pavilion launches official website, a hub for global water solutions
IWMI is a partner in the Water Pavilion and a member of the 2023 Steering Committee.
In the media
Youssef Brouziyne on Kawkabuna, Sky News Arabia
He spoke about the pressure of climate change and anthropogenic activities on lakes and natural reservoirs and their associated biodiversity.