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.
Videos
Citizen science empowers local communities
Local communities in Ahafo Ano Southwest District of Ghana have become active participants in water management and sustainability.
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.
Explainers
Digital twins
A technology pioneered in space exploration is now being used to manage product life cycles, smart cities, and river basins. But what is it exactly?
Press releases
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.
Features
IWMI and partners map the state of water across Africa
Earth observation platforms and data will support decision-makers in the management of flood and drought risk.
In the media
Water for a safe, just and sustainable future
Mark Smith spoke live on Al Jazeera English about water scarcity, climate change and potential solutions.
Features
Wicked water problems: Facing challenges, finding solutions
On World Water Day, IWMI Director General Mark Smith is hopeful about progress for the world’s pressing water challenges.
Blogs
Water is an instrument for peace, progress and prosperity
Tackling water security in India requires a multifaceted strategy including individual acts, community involvement, as well as government policies, programs and regulations.
In the media
IWMI joins international coalition to build drought resilience
Move reiterates commitment to act against one of the most deadly and costly natural disasters in the face of climate change.
In the media
International Day of Action For Rivers: Water, water in every river but not available for all
Bharat R. Sharma, Scientist Emeritus at IWMI, comments on how India can tackle the issue of ‘Water for All’.
In the media
Sewage leaks put South Africa’s freshwater at risk: how citizen scientists are helping clean up
IWMI and CGIAR are among the organizations helping to scale up the Enviro-Champs initiative.
Blogs
Heroes of environmental stewardship
As Enviro-Champs, South African youth address environmental challenges through citizen science and digital innovation.
Blogs
Visionary integration
IWMI presents a digital twin concept for management of the Limpopo River basin.
News
CGIAR’s new Executive Managing Director discusses opportunities to support Sri Lanka’s development priorities with Prime Minister
Ismahane Elouafi visited the country to learn more about IWMI’s work and ways to leverage integrated capabilities for water, food and climate resilience.
In the media
IWMI-CGIAR to launch new program for water and nutrition to mark 40th anniversary
CGIAR Executive Managing Director Ismahane Elouafi and IWMI Director General Mark Smith met Sri Lanka's Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena.
News
Join the citizen science movement for healthy rivers
The mini stream assessment scoring system (miniSASS) is an AI-powered app for people to score the impact of human activity on rivers.
Press releases
IWMI’s new Board Chair and Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister reiterate commitment to sustainable water management
Climate change and water resilience a joint priority, as international research organization prepares to launch new strategy and mark 40-year anniversary.
Publications
October-November research journal roundup
A roundup of IWMI research produced during October and November 2023.
Features
Pakistan Water Week 2023 addresses transformative pathways for water and food systems
With water and food security becoming urgent priorities, Pakistan Water Week convened to explore opportunities for research, innovation and collective action.
Features
Data-driven breakthroughs and the future of agriculture at the CGIAR Digital Innovation Workshop
IWMI’s Digital Inclusion Index was a highlight of the workshop.
Videos
COP28 Head of Delegation statement by IWMI Director General Mark Smith
IWMI director general Mark Smith delivers the Head of Delegation statement to the COP28 Plenary on December 9, 2023, during the High-Level Segment for Observers.
Features
Think again: The climate conference does not only last for two weeks
To be effective, COP requires months of groundwork, continued support to negotiators, measuring progress and action for sustainable development.
In the media
This new AI-powered platform will help harness water reuse in the MENA region
Powered by AI and earth observation data, the collaboration between IWMI and Google.org will use remote sensing technologies to monitor land, seas, and the atmosphere.
News
Annual Report 2022 launched
In 2022, IWMI worked to support the water systems that underpin food security.
In the media
AI to help drive Middle East water reuse
IWMI is developing an AI platform to improve wastewater reuse in the Middle East and North Africa region, backed by a $1 million grant from Google.
Press releases
IWMI announces development of a new, Google-supported tool that will harness AI and satellite data for water reuse in the Middle East and North...
A new grant from Google’s philanthropic arm will help researchers develop a tool to bolster water security and climate resilience in the Middle East and North Africa.
In the media
IWMI announces development of a new, Google supported tool that will harness AI and satellite data for water reuse in the Middle East and...
The platform will use remote sensing technologies to monitor land, seas and the atmosphere.
In the media
IWMI unveils Google-backed AI tool for water reuse in MENA
Researchers at IWMI will develop e-ReWater, a platform powered by artificial intelligence and earth observation data which uses remote sensing technologies to monitor land, seas and the atmosphere.
In the media
IWMI announces development of a new, Google supported tool that will harness AI and satellite data for water reuse in the Middle East and...
IWMI will also develop an online dashboard that will provide accessible and comprehensive information on wastewater generation and recycling potential in Egypt, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.
Videos
Cairo Water Week 2023: Advancing water resilience and climate action
The sixth edition of Cairo Water Week successfully concluded with record participation by IWMI.
In the media
IWMI at Cairo Water Week
Talk show "Akher Al Nahar" aired a report on Cairo Water Week featuring Youssef Brouziyne, the IWMI Regional Representative in MENA.
News
COP28 Water Pavilion launches official website, a hub for global water solutions
IWMI is a partner in the Water Pavilion and a member of the 2023 Steering Committee.