Publications
May-June 2024 Research Journal Roundup
Roundup of research, journal and other academic articles from May and June 2024.
In the media
We need a strategy to manage our water
IWMI's Suchiradipta Bhattacharjee comments on how India, the largest user of groundwater globally, can transition from water scarcity to water security.
In the media
Navigating water challenges: Pathways to sustainability in Pakistan
Amjad Jamal discusses IWMI's significant role in Pakistan’s water sector, including key opportunities and potential strategies for overcoming the water crisis.
In the media
Opinion: Nepal needs a comprehensive groundwater policy
IWMI's Shreya Chakraborty and Tanmoy Bhaduri discuss groundwater use in Nepal and overlooked issues in policy frameworks.
Blogs
Trials and troubles of life in Adamawa State, Nigeria – Part Two
IWMI research shows evidence of the life-threatening impact of water scarcity on Internally Displaced Persons and host communities.
Features
When climate and cocoa collide
Chocolate prices soar as El Nino dries up major producers but is there more to the story?
Blogs
Trials and troubles of life in Adamawa State, Nigeria – Part One
In Adamawa State, displaced people are struggling to adjust to disruptions in conventional community structures and shifting gender roles caused by conflict.
Photos
In solidarity with refugees on World Refugee Day
A week on from World Refugee Day, explore IWMI's work to support refugees and refugee hosting communities across the globe.
In the media
Delhi’s severe water crisis: Political stalemate continues
IWMI Deputy Country Representative in India Shilp Verma on the immediate course of action required to mitigate the crisis.
In the media
Delhi water emergency
IWMI's Shilp Verma is interviewed on India Today about the water crisis in India's metro cities.
In the media
As Zimbabwe struggles with drought, we must be ready for the next one
Henry Roman discusses the potential of anticipatory action to prevent or minimize the impact of a potential disaster before it fully unfolds.
Features
IWMI modernizes agricultural practices in Pakistan
Farmers in the Gomal Zam Dam Command Area are learning to adopt climate change-resilient cultivation techniques.
Blogs
The current heat is a chilling reminder of the climate crisis and its impacts on food insecurity
Turning the challenges posed by climate change into opportunities for innovation and transformation.
News
IWMI awarded for second consecutive year by the Project Management Institute in Sri Lanka
The Climate Smart Governance (CSG) Dashboard is recognized for its contribution to national climate adaptation, planning and development.
Press releases
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.
Blogs
Anticipatory Actions are often neglected so let’s get behind long-term resilience
IWMI assembled a panel of Anticipatory Action experts for a webinar to discuss empowering communities with lasting Anticipatory Actions for long-term resilience and improved Food, Land and Water Systems.
Videos
Inclusive landscape management
The International Water Management Institute (IWMI) promotes stakeholder engagement in the co-deign of an inclusive management plan for landscape with competing uses in Ghana.
Blogs
How can water security empower refugee and host communities?
How reforming water system governance in Ethiopia’s Somali Region refugee and host communities will empower long-term adaptation to climate change and disaster.
In the media
Solve water problems alongside food, energy: World Water Council
Rachael McDonnell said that matters related to water play an important role across sectors, including food, at the World Water Forum in Bali.
Publications
March-April research journal roundup
Read our roundup of IWMI’s work in April and March 2024.
Blogs
Why unifying behind anticipatory action in fragile settings should be a priority for the humanitarian sector
Early actions in fragile and conflict-affected settings should prioritize the needs of displaced communities and employ the humanitarian principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality and independence.
News
Floods in Kenya underscore urgent need for anticipatory action in disaster situations
Holistic, integrated planning across sectors is vital to ensure disaster response is timely and effective.
Podcasts
Episode 7: Egypt’s Policy Pathways
Join us in Egypt for the final stop on the Policy Pathways world tour! This week, we delve deep into the food, land and water challenges confronting Egypt as the country grapples with the necessity for enhanced resource quality amidst rapid population growth.
In the media
ECOWAS, IWMI call for efficient water resources management
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and IWMI seek to work together to address the challenges of water scarcity, climate change, and sustainable irrigational agriculture practices in the region.
In the media
Hydropower: Can it hold up against climate change?
Matthew McCartney comments on the stabilizing role of hydropower in building resilience to drought.
News
IWMI launches the Climate Smart Governance dashboard in Sri Lanka
The dashboard will support policy makers with timely climate adaptation interventions.
In the media
IWMI, GIDA sign MoU to boost irrigation farming
IWMI and the Ghana Irrigation Development Authority (GIDA) enter into a five-year agreement aimed at significantly transforming the irrigation system for year-round cultivation.
News
Water security takes center stage in anticipatory action
IWMI partners with the Anticipation Hub to advance water security in fragile and conflict-affected settings.
Features
The hidden crisis of disaster displacement and host community struggles in rural areas of Pakistan
While disaster-induced migration tends to be short-term, slow-onset climate-induced migration may be more permanent and on a larger scale.
Podcasts
Episode 6: Lao’s Policy Pathways
Discover the challenges and solutions for sustainable development in landlocked Laos with Policy Pathways' penultimate episode.
Features
Modern tools and ancient smarts
Al Murunah’s unique approach to climate adaptation and development combines nature-based solutions with agricultural water management interventions and a gender perspective.