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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.

Sustainable vegetable cultivation 

Research-based agronomic practices promise safer, more efficient crop production.

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.

Research, partnerships, and community action build resilience in Ethiopia

IWMI and partners strengthen investment in anticipatory action and disaster preparedness following 2023 floods.

Quick gains or long-term futures?

Context matters for how young people in Ghana view aquaculture.  

Landscape rehabilitation outreach in Halaba, Ethiopia

IWMI and partners demonstrate the power of community-driven land restoration in fostering awareness and encouraging initiative.

CGIAR launches Drought Action Catalyst to strengthen global resilience 

New platform focuses on connecting communities with scalable solutions to build resilience and manage drought risks.

IWMI’s new strategy shows the way forward for collective action on water security

Strategy 2024–2030 sets course for the next stage of the organization’s research and innovation journey.

IWMI to expand groundbreaking Africa earth observation project

New grant will enable expanded scope and collaboration and make actionable water information accessible to governments and other groups.

Scorecard will help governments meet nationally determined contributions to cut carbon emissions

Henry Roman discusses the importance of measuring a country’s capacity to achieve its carbon emission targets to manage and sustain progress.

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.

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.

Stories of gender and social inclusion 

IWMI's work under Accelerating Impacts of CGIAR Climate Research for Africa aims to build climate-resilient livelihoods.

Water and conflict

Episode one of the Water and Conflict Podcast with CGIAR looks at water systems as a critical area affected by conflict and human displacement.

Water challenges in Adamawa State

Episode two of the Water and Conflict Podcast with CGIAR explores water challenges and the impact of the photovoice project.