international water

As IWMI celebrates four decades of research and innovation, former director generals and board chairs share their reflections, learnings, and

This tool will contribute to informed decision making which addresses the specific needs of diverse social groups. 

Behavioural changes through wetland conservation and education are urgently required to alter the human-wetlands relationship.

IWMI research is generating evidence to support decision making on improving access to water for all social groups.

IWMI-led social transformation analysis is helping to formulate and implement interventions to create resilient communities.

IWMI research looks at the effects of the changing climate on smallholder farming and identifies coping strategies to support resilience.

Sustainable agriculture is diversifying risks, optimizing labor, and increasing productivity, while preserving the environment.

Solar-powered irrigation is contributing to improved food security and incomes for farmers in the Oromia and Central Ethiopia regions.

Experts explored the challenges to and opportunities for healthier diets by strengthening fruit and vegetable value chains.

IWMI's work in two districts of Nepal assessed climate change vulnerability and risk to water and sanitation systems.

The continent's ability to adapt to climate change depends, in part, on accurate river discharge estimation.

Women and girls are learning to conserve water and boost productivity while reducing water stress in Okara, Punjab.

The NEXUS Gains Talks series concluded by examining critical connections between global heating and water.

The Chirchik River Pywr model tracks current water management decisions, their impacts and benefits to evaluate future interventions.

Collective action is at the forefront of IWMI's work to strengthen climate-resilient agricultural practices in rainfed systems.

Over three years, NEXUS Gains has worked across South Asia, applying diverse approaches to help address groundwater depletion.

The story of one family's successful gully restoration in Halaba, Ethiopia.

Roundup of research, journal and other academic articles from November and December 2024.

Evidence-based research on solar-powered groundwater irrigation has the potential to provide water security for agrarian communities in Lao People’s Democratic

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

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

IWMI is a partner in Hydro4U which focuses on small-scale hydropower in Central Asia to address issues including water scarcity.

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

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