Lessons from flood anticipatory action in Zambia

Embedding anticipatory action in national systems, among other actions, can better protect vulnerable populations from predictable shocks.

Editor’s picks: Our favorite stories of 2024

In 2024, we published over 150 stories on topics including digital twins, drought, and urban wetlands. Here are our favorites.

September-October 2024 Research Journal Roundup 

Roundup of research, journal and other academic articles from September and October 2024.

Transferring flood waters underground builds community climate resilience in India

IWMI began piloting underground transfer of floods for irrigation (UTFI) in a village in the Ganges Basin in 2015.

Pitching for impact: The journey of agri-tech innovators in Kenya

The Agritech4Kenya Challenge is supporting science-based agri-tech innovations that are localized and demand driven.

Rising above the torrents

The gender dynamics, community strategies, and vulnerabilities in South Punjab’s hill torrent floods.

Freshwater canal grabs in Bangladesh are harming local communities

IWMI's Paul Schulze and Deepa Joshi on how freshwater canals are being appropriated by leaseholders for personal gain.

IWMI welcomes new leadership to drive strategy 2024-2030

Each of the new members will play a key role in guiding IWMI’s growth and development as it takes forward

Quick gains or long-term futures?

Context matters for how young people in Ghana view aquaculture.  

Research, partnerships, and community action build resilience in Ethiopia

IWMI and partners strengthen investment in anticipatory action and disaster preparedness following 2023 floods.

Landscape rehabilitation outreach in Halaba, Ethiopia

IWMI and partners demonstrate the power of community-driven land restoration in fostering awareness and encouraging initiative.

A roadmap to normalizing and formalizing nature-based solutions in the Middle East and North Africa 

Despite their growing popularity in policy and development circles, scaling nature-based solutions faces significant obstacles.

IWMI is cultivating a new generation of water experts in Africa

IWMI has expanded DIWASA's scope to emphasize capacity building, stakeholder collaboration, and mentorship.

First-ever community-level anticipatory action simulation for drought mitigation in Sri Lanka 

IWMI researchers are pioneering a proactive community-led approach to climate resilience.

From field to field

How Southern and Northern farmers’ peer learning exchange visits are changing farming in Lao PDR.

Solar-powered irrigation: Empowering Bangladesh’s women farmers?

IWMI's Tanmoy Bhaduri discusses the sociocultural barriers which hinder women farmers' access to diesel power alternatives.

Citizen science programs for effective watershed management in Ethiopia

IWMI's citizen science program goes beyond data collection and involves community-based mapping of watershed characteristics.

Sustainable vegetable cultivation 

Research-based agronomic practices promise safer, more efficient crop production.

From remote sensing to the field

IWMI researchers are using machine learning to map irrigated areas in the Limpopo River Basin.

SWAT+ hydrological modelling to feature in Nepal’s national curriculum

IWMI’s capacity building on the SWAT+ hydrological model will help integrate it into the Masters of Hydrology and Meteorology curriculum.

Working together for more equitable water sharing solutions

Piloting the establishment of a District Technical Working Group for integrated management of water resources of Beung Sneh Lake, Cambodia.

IWMI welcomes new Board members

Appointees joining the Board of Governors will guide direction and growth of global Institute.

CGIAR launches Drought Action Catalyst to strengthen global resilience 

New platform focuses on connecting communities with scalable solutions to build resilience and manage drought risks.

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.