Climate mitigation and adaptation pathways

Roundup of research, journal and other academic articles from May and June 2024.

IWMI has a track record for developing affordable, climate-smart irrigation solutions, targeting the context-specific needs of smallholder farmers in the Global South.

IWMI's Suchiradipta Bhattacharjee comments on how India, the largest user of groundwater globally, can transition from water scarcity to water security.

Amjad Jamal discusses IWMI's significant role in Pakistan’s water sector, including key opportunities and potential strategies for overcoming the water crisis.

Pragmatic approaches to flood-resilient lives and livelihoods in Assam.

IWMI's Shreya Chakraborty and Tanmoy Bhaduri discuss groundwater use in Nepal and overlooked issues in policy frameworks.

IWMI's Inga Jacobs-Mata, Ojong Enokenwa Baa and colleagues discuss the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

IWMI research shows evidence of the life-threatening impact of water scarcity on Internally Displaced Persons and host communities.

Addressing the gaps will pave the way for inclusive and sustainable management, benefitting landscapes and communities.

The visit for water professionals from South Asia laid the groundwork for furthering dialogue on transboundary river management for water security.

IWMI research draws out the positive and negative outcomes impacting society and the environment.

Chocolate prices soar as El Nino dries up major producers but is there more to the story?

The International Water Management Institute (IWMI) is leading efforts to support national commitments in reducing agricultural emissions in Bangladesh, India, Nepal and Pakistan.

Local women are being empowered through skills development, converting waste into eco-friendly briquettes, promoting environmental sustainability.

The visit for water professionals from South Asia laid the groundwork for furthering dialogue on transboundary river management for water security.

In Adamawa State, displaced people are struggling to adjust to disruptions in conventional community structures and shifting gender roles caused by conflict.

IWMI Southern Africa Stokvel celebrates the courage and strength of refugees with charitable community action.

Event to be rescheduled for later in the year.

The adoption of digital twins can be challenging but opportunities are growing as technology becomes more affordable.

A week on from World Refugee Day, explore IWMI's work to support refugees and refugee hosting communities across the globe.

IWMI Deputy Country Representative in India Shilp Verma on the immediate course of action required to mitigate the crisis. 

IWMI's Shilp Verma is interviewed on India Today about the water crisis in India's metro cities.

Henry Roman discusses the potential of anticipatory action to prevent or minimize the impact of a potential disaster before it fully unfolds.

The Ganges Delta polders are low-lying, protected areas vital for agriculture which face threats from salinity intrusion and waterlogging.