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.
News
Sustainable vegetable cultivation
Research-based agronomic practices promise safer, more efficient crop production.
Blogs
From remote sensing to the field
IWMI researchers are using machine learning to map irrigated areas in the Limpopo River Basin.
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.
News
IWMI welcomes new Board members
Appointees joining the Board of Governors will guide direction and growth of global Institute.
Press releases
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.
In the media
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.
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.
Blogs
The environmental fallout of illegal mining in Southern Ghana
The environmental toll of illegal mining is undeniable, but forward-thinking initiatives are forging a path to recovery.
Blogs
Evidence-based policymaking
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.
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.
Features
COP16 underscored need for increased global collaboration on biodiversity targets
IWMI participated in discussions on competing demands on water and their impact on ecosystems at the 2024 UN Convention on Biological Diversity.
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.
News
Transboundary collaboration on the Limpopo
Africa’s first prototype digital twin comes home to the Limpopo River Basin.
Blogs
IWMI gender researchers are helping to shape “transformative agendas” in the CGIAR Science Programs
Contributions at the CGIAR Gender Science Exchange emphasized the importance of social and environmental justice.
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.
Videos
Stories of gender and social inclusion
IWMI's work under Accelerating Impacts of CGIAR Climate Research for Africa aims to build climate-resilient livelihoods.
Stakeholder workshop on the water-energy-food-environment nexus in the Aral Sea Basin
This workshop showcases key impacts and results from NEXUS gains in the region.
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.
In the media
New Cambridge Sustainability Commission on Water for Food Futures
Funded by the International Water Management Institute, the results will be published in Cambridge’s journal Global Sustainability.
CGIAR Initiative: Gender Equality
Harnessing Gender and Social Equality for Resilience in Agrifood Systems
CGIAR Research Program on Water, Land and Ecosystems (WLE)
CGIAR Research Program on Water, Land and Ecosystems (WLE)
News
Partnerships the main driver at Cairo Water Week 2024
IWMI achieved a number of important milestones and showcased innovations for sustainable water management.
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.
Videos
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.
Videos
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.
Videos
The path to water security in Adamawa State
Episode three of The Water and Conflict podcast asks what needs to be done to advance resilience in communities of the internally displaced.
Blogs
Mind the gap
IWMI’s research shows that implementing interventions that promote inclusivity leads to long-term sustainability in landscape management.