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Integrated basin and acquifer management

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.

IWMI and GWP promote water cooperation through a study tour to Central Asia

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

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.

Creating a roadmap in the Songwe to unlock its potential

In the face of multiple challenges, collaborative efforts are essential to navigate the complexities of sustainable basin management.

Between interest and influence

The WE-ACT project is fostering effective transboundary water collaboration and streamlined decision-making.

Role of nature-based solutions for improving urban water security

Mohsin Hafeez discusses the potential of nature-based solutions in dealing with climate shocks faced by vulnerable people in the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi.

What is good for fish, is good for people and planet

The Mekong fishery is at a tipping point. Integrating fish into agricultural landscapes may be the sustainable way forward.

World Wetlands Day: Ismahane Elouafi, Executive Managing Director of CGIAR

A message from the Thalangama wetland in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on the work of IWMI and CGIAR to preserve and protect these vital ecosystems.

The Climate and Us

This brand-new series explores solutions to some of the most pressing climate and health challenges.

Afghanistan-Pakistan Shared Waters: State of the Basins

State of the Basins co-develops an overview of the three most important river basins, in collaboration with international experts and water professionals from Afghanistan and Pakistan.

It’s raining in Colombo — but don’t forget the drought in the rest of Sri Lanka

Drought mapping technology and anticipatory action plans could help to manage disaster risk and mitigate the damage.  

Going with the flow, or fighting for it?

The competition for scarce natural resources in the Letaba River Basin and why it matters for World Rivers Day.

Middle East’s groundwater shortage: Will it soon run out?

IWMI plays a pivotal role in addressing groundwater management challenges across the Middle East.

Experts stress efficient groundwater use

IWMI in Pakistan organized a workshop to discuss the critical issue of water conservation and sustainable groundwater management in Balochistan.

Decision Making On Scientific Data For Improved Water Resource Management Critical: IWMI

This training was conducted through the World Bank funded Balochistan Integrated Water Resources Management and Development Project (BIWRMDP).

Five key takeaways from World Water Week 2021

IWMI participated in a record 31 sessions at this year’s virtual event. Here are some of our key takeaways.

The impact of large and small dams on malaria transmission in four basins in Africa

On VOA, Jonathan Lautze discusses the impact of small and large dams on malaria transmission in four river basins in Sub-Saharan Africa.

How to clean up the Ganges?

Using groundwater for irrigation and increasing river flow could reactivate the "Ganges river machine", argues Tushaar Shah on Science.

Africa droughts prompt calls to start pumping untapped groundwater

The Guardian recently published an article covering the work of the GRIPP initiative, co-led by IWMI.

Measured mutuality

The SDG indicators for water cooperation.

African dams linked to over one million malaria cases annually

New study urges future dam projects to consider better disease control measures.

New maps have India covered

Satellite scans of vegetation show changes to the sub-continent’s land-use.

Saving the world’s wetlands

Under the WETWIN project, researchers looked at issues in seven wetlands from Africa, Europe and South America.

IWMI Environmental Flow Calculators

Environmental Flow CalculatorsGlobalGanga (Ganges)Sri LankaWestern Nepal The IWMI Environmental Flow Calculators are a family of software for desktop rapid assessment of Environmental Flows (EFs). The...

IWMI researcher wins IWRA best paper award

Article offers new thinking on links between poverty, water and agriculture.

Why we need environmental flows

In the latest video from the "Colin's STRAIGHTtalk" series Dr. Chartres talks about why we need environmental flows. Environmental flows describe the quantity, timing,...

Rethinking agriculture in the Greater Mekong

How to sustainably meet food needs, enhance ecosystem services and cope with climate change.