Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI)

The second blog in this three-part series explores the motivations of community volunteers in India and the challenges they face.

In conversation with IWMI researchers, Sabina Shonhiwa says reliable access to water could transform her community far beyond agriculture gains alone.

The first blog in this three-part series explores why lived experience should be at the heart of designing and improving water interventions in India.

Countries can make progress on SDG 6 by integrating groundwater into water planning, policy and investment.

How a gender-transformative methodology applied in Malawi evolved into a research tool for inclusive innovation adoption and responsible scaling.

A short film exploring flood risks through expert insights and guidance on preparing for extreme weather events.

The Water Governance Accelerator supports countries in meeting international commitments through evidence-based solutions grounded in IWMI's scientific expertise.

IWMI estimates targeted irrigation investments around a recovering Lake Chad, could feed more than 12 million people and unlock billions in economic gains.

IWMI's Sanju Koirala explains why connectivity alone is not enough for digital agriculture to succeed.

AI-enabled irrigation systems are reducing water use on farms by as much as 55% in West and Central Africa.

The IRRILINE advisory service, co-created by IWMI and Farmerline, is live in Ghana and starts just by dialling 399.

Bangladesh is racing to expand renewable energy, but one question continues to challenge policymakers: where will all the new solar panels go?

How FCDO and IWMI are turning pilots into investment opportunities with international financial institutions in fragile contexts.

Climate-smart kitchen gardens are an avenue for women and youth to improve food security and conserve water in Pakistan.

The reliability of modern climate predictions presents a window of opportunity in which to act to prevent the worst impacts from the phenomenon.

In South Africa, strong community and municipal collaboration keeps water services reliable beyond construction and opening ceremonies.

Water scarcity in Bangladesh's Barind shows that the real challenge lies not only in conserving water, but also in governing it as a shared resource.

Community-led restoration shows landscape recovery starts with local ownership.

IWMI’s Giriraj Amarnath explains how early guidance for farmers can turn a looming dry spell from a potential disaster into a manageable risk.

The rehabilitation covered 650 metres of the canal under Al Murunah, a project funded by the UK's Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office and implemented by the International Water Management Institute

A regional assessment maps how five Central Asian countries are impacted by droughts and how they can collaborate on mitigation.

Roundup of research, journal and other academic articles from May and June 2026.

Henk Ovink, Chair of IWMI’s Board of Governors shares that the water cycle can be a catalyst for local-to-global cooperation, with a multilateral system fit for purpose.

IWMI mourns the passing of David Seckler (1935–2026). David served as Director General of IWMI from 1995 to 2000.