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
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.
Features
Land degradation in Ethiopia calls for community-led soil interventions
IWMI and partners collaborated with farmers across the country to develop accessible solutions to combat soil quality issues.
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.
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.
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.
Features
IWMI is working with governments to build water resilience at COP29
IWMI women researchers are leading the way on actionable policy recommendations and implementation for water resource management.
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.
In the media
Minister reiterates govt’s resolve to address water woes
At Pakistan Water Week, the Minister noted the urgent need for significant investments in climate resilience and international support.
News
Pakistan Water Week 2024 aims to tackle the water and food security crises
The event takes place from Nov. 4-8 under the theme of "Building a Climate-Resilient Future."
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.
Blogs
Water at the forefront of One Health in Ethiopia
Ethiopia's Water Champions are helping to drive discussions on the complex interplay between water and health, including at the national level.
Blogs
Integrated agricultural water management is a game changer in mixed farming systems
In Ghana and Mali, IWMI promotes agricultural water management practices through scaling partnerships and demand-driven research.
Features
India Water Week 2024 underscores collective action for water security
The forum explored the role of partnerships, technology and community engagement in securing India’s water resources.
Publications
July-August 2024 Research Journal Roundup
Roundup of research, journal and other academic articles from July and August 2024.
Blogs
Clarion call to maintain environmental flows to protect Nepal’s rivers
There is growing concern that most hydroelectric dams undermine regulations requiring a minimum 10 percent E-flow to sustain local ecosystems.
News
IWMI appoints Olufunke Cofie as Africa Director for Research Impact
New role will oversee research-for-development capabilities across Africa.
News
Cutting-edge mapping techniques are crucial for managing water storage in South Asia
IWMI and GWP partner with Bhutan’s Department of Water to advance efforts including mapping surface water bodies.
Blogs
IWMI and GIZ offer insights on Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystems Nexus for transboundary water management
The solutions foster adaptation to changing climate conditions and protect biodiversity and freshwater ecosystems within and across boundaries.
Blogs
Public-Private Partnerships are making solar-powered irrigation accessible to smallholder farmers
IWMI’s research suggests that the technology promotes sustainable farming practices and increases local food production.
In the media
[Explainer] What is micro irrigation?
IWMI's Smaranika Mahapatra discusses work on micro irrigation systems in Odisha and Assam states in India.
Features
A conversation with IWMI’s knowledge management team on enhancing agricultural research with FAO’s AGRIS and AGROVOC programs
AGRIS is a comprehensive bibliographic database focused on agriculture and nutrition, while AGROVOC is a multilingual thesaurus covering a wide range of agricultural terms.
News
IWMI facilitates dialogue as Nepal works to amend its key water legislation
Experts call for legislation that is holistic, inclusive and timely to address critical issues regarding sustainable use of water resources.
News
IWMI signs MoU with the League of Arab States
The agreement will facilitate further cooperation in the water security agenda of the Arab region.
Features
Our cities are flooding but funding has dried up
Bridging gaps between research, policy and implementation can make cities flood-resilient.
In the media
Strengthening water security: IWMI and League of Arab States forge strategic partnership
Through partnerships with the LAS and other relevant stakeholders, IWMI seeks to enhance regional coordination on water security goals.
News
IWMI conducts grassroots consultation on irrigated groundwater management in Lao PDR
The meeting is part of a bottom-up approach to ensuring coherent policies on the use of water resources in agriculture.
In the media
Solarization of tube wells: A ‘double-edged sword’ in Pakistan
IWMI's Amjad Jamal discusses the implications of Pakistan's shift to solar-powered tube wells, specifically unchecked groundwater depletion.
Blogs
IWMI and Jordan’s private sector collaborate on solutions for water security
Scaling impactful innovations is crucial for sustainable development in Jordan.
Blogs
Youth for a water-secure world
It is important to recognize that young professionals can make contributions to issues usually considered “beyond their scope.”
Blogs
Solar irrigation success in Makonde, Zimbabwe
IWMI has a track record for developing affordable, climate-smart irrigation solutions, targeting the context-specific needs of smallholder farmers in the Global South.