Blogs
The hidden costs of gender-blind investments in agriculture
Embedding a strong gender perspective in project planning and design is imperative to achieve substantive gender equality.
Blogs
Gender-based violence prevention as a climate adaptation imperative
IWMI aims to address entrenched social and gender norms that limit women’s agency while promoting education and leadership in the MENA region.
Publications
Rethinking responses to the world’s water crises
IWMI's Rachael McDonnell contributes to reframing the responses to mitigating the world’s water crises using a ‘beyond growth’ framing.
Blogs
Evidence-based policymaking
IWMI’s work on food, land and water in Lao PDR aims to improve the agriculture sector and rural development as a whole.
In the media
Odisha’s integrated approach to food, land and water
The new report by IWMI and the Council on Energy, Environment and Water highlights the strengthening of policy coherence.
Blogs
Women defining water, energy, food and ecosystems leadership in Nepal
While there is ample evidence of women’s roles and expertise in the management of resources, the literature is often silent on gender.
Photos
Stories from the Indian Sundarbans about loss and damage
The findings aim to contribute to a context-relevant Assessment Framework for Loss and Damage.
Blogs
IWMI gender researchers are helping to shape “transformative agendas” in the CGIAR Science Programs
Contributions at the CGIAR Gender Science Exchange emphasized the importance of social and environmental justice.
Videos
Stories of gender and social inclusion
IWMI's work under Accelerating Impacts of CGIAR Climate Research for Africa aims to build climate-resilient livelihoods.
Blogs
Partnerships are key to transitioning to a circular economy in the Arab region
IWMI and partners identify immediate actions for shifting to circular models in the water and agriculture sectors.
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
In Kumaon, water’s not under the bridge
IWMI's Suchiradipta Bhattacharjee and Garima Taneja discuss the impact of perennial springs drying up in the Kumaon region.
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.
Videos
Water and conflict
Episode one of the Water and Conflict Podcast with CGIAR looks at water systems as a critical area affected by conflict and human displacement.
Videos
Water challenges in Adamawa State
Episode two of the Water and Conflict Podcast with CGIAR explores water challenges and the impact of the photovoice project.
Videos
The path to water security in Adamawa State
Episode three of The Water and Conflict podcast asks what needs to be done to advance resilience in communities of the internally displaced.
Blogs
Climate change and a national economic crisis are overworking rural women in Sri Lanka
Recognizing the labor of climate adaptation can lead to more equitable adaptation policies, according to IWMI research.
Blogs
Mind the gap
IWMI’s research shows that implementing interventions that promote inclusivity leads to long-term sustainability in landscape management.
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
How self-help groups are empowering women amid out-migration
The groups are providing rural women with skills training leading to improved incomes as well as a greater say in local decision-making structures.
Blogs
Women’s collectives as champions of climate-smart agriculture and water resilience
Collective action among women is found to enhance water efficiency, promote conservation and ensure equitable access to water.
News
Minister lauds collaboration with IWMI
IWMI's work in Northern Ghana helps planners and decision-makers to develop interventions that encouraged positive societal transformation.
Blogs
Pioneering water reuse: Lebanon’s first national standards and their impact on agriculture
The success of these standards will depend on support from government agencies, international organizations, and the farming community. It will also require ongoing efforts to improve the country's wastewater infrastructure.
Podcasts
How can acting before crises reduce impacts on the most vulnerable?
In this episode of Global Dispatches, we look at Anticipatory Action (AA) as a transformative approach in fragile and conflict-affected settings.
Podcasts
How can we responsibly scale innovations in fragile settings?
Listen to the latest episode of Global Dispatches to find out how IWMI and partners help vulnerable communities escape cycles of fragility.
Podcasts
Global Dispatches podcast to explore water security in fragile situations
Tune in to Global Dispatches' "From Fragility to Stability with CGIAR."
News
IWMI appoints Olufunke Cofie as Africa Director for Research Impact
New role will oversee research-for-development capabilities across Africa.
In the media
Opinion: Nepal’s women leaders champion inclusive development
Manohara Khadka and Sumitra KC on how entrenched systems and outdated norms continue to hinder Nepal's new generation of women leaders.
Blogs
The role of gender-disaggregated data in agriculture-food systems
Data imbalance can lead to the exclusion of women farmers in policy design and contribute to inequity in economic progress.
Blogs
The invisibility of women’s labor in Bangladesh’s agriculture
Recognizing women’s roles in agriculture is key to unlocking economic empowerment, bolstering food security and improving nutrition nationwide.
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.