Explainers

To survive the climate crisis, we must abandon one-size-fits-all agricultural policies and use targeted data to protect global water and food systems.

On BBC World Service's The Inquiry, IWMI's Santosh Nepal spoke with Charmaine Cozier about how climate change is reshaping Nepal's mountain landscape and why investment in multi-hazard early warning systems is essential.

In an interview with the Associated Press of Pakistan, IWMI's Muhammad Ashraf said that water resource development, efficient water management and sound governance were key to ensuring sustainable use of the country’s water resources.

Two IWMI pilots found cage aquaculture in small reservoirs can be economically viable and identified what it will take to expand the model.

The five-day international training program allows participants to learn directly from global experts on designing, financing and governing agrivoltaic projects.

Young agripreneurs are already building Malawi’s agricultural future. The next step is to align finance, markets, services and policy with their ambitions.

Joint Statement on Global Groundwater Resilience calls for greater investment and international collaboration to safeguard underground water resources that support billions of people and protect food security and ecosystems.

Through the partnership, timely, reliable and actionable data will help strengthen Mexico’s water security and resilience efforts.

The Commission convened to discuss how countries can improve water productivity in food systems while safeguarding water resources in the process.

IWMI is working with universities and extension systems in Ethiopia to embed scaling capabilities as an essential skill in the preparation of agricultural professionals.

In the Amazon, the seasonal rhythm of water sustains not only fish, but the food, livelihoods and cultures that depend on them.

The Bontanga Irrigation Scheme supports over 900 farmers in northern Ghana. Discover how improved irrigation in the scheme is supporting livelihoods.

Research shows understanding interconnected risks and local realities is vital for community adaptation.

The Frontlines Learning Exchange 2026 webinar series creates learning spaces to tackle complex agricultural challenges in a changing world.

An intergenerational dialogue with former IWMI Board Chair Roberto Lenton and Research Group Leader Darshini Ravindranath on the evolution of water multilateralism.

As groundwater pressures intensify, giving communities a meaningful role in managing local water resources can help build a more secure and sustainable water future.

In an interview with the Sunday Times, co-chairs of the IWMI-IPCC Expert Meeting, Henk Ovink and Cromwel Lukorito highlight that water is central to understanding climate risks and shaping effective adaptation responses.

Roundup of research, journal and other academic articles from July and August 2026.

How a tiny, spotted insect is helping farmers in Pakistan’s Balochistan province fight back against pests, without a single drop of chemical pesticide.

IWMI’s Niranga Alahacoon spoke to Channel Eye of the Rupavahini Corporation about the ENSO Outlook, explaining how Sri Lanka can use the tool to prepare for climate risks.

Inclusive agricultural production and processing models are shifting income and ownership into women’s hands in Egypt’s Nile Delta.

After a year of engagement, IWMI researchers give a behind-the-scenes look at how they ensure water plays a bigger role.

Key takeaways from World Water Week 2026 and what they mean for the 2026 UN Water Conference and beyond.

IWMI's Amare Hailesellasie highlighted that when addressing climate shocks like El Niño, water management is the first line of defense.