When water leads, climate action delivers

Are institutions ready to center water in climate policy, finance and decision-making?

What keeps proven irrigation innovations from widespread adoption in Nigeria?

An IWMI diagnostic study makes the case for why irrigation innovations need stronger policy, finance and institutional systems and provides a roadmap to scale beyond pilots.

MaiWater AI to strengthen water management across transboundary river basins 

At the UN General Assembly in New York, stakeholders advance on turning fragmented hydrological data into faster, shared decisions across river basins.

The last mile of solar irrigation in Bangladesh

Bangladesh's 13,000-plus agriculture extension officers hold the key to scaling solar irrigation.

Five young innovators from Central Asia begin their water solutions journey

These young water professionals are converting early-stage ideas into fundable, testable projects through the Regional Youth Water Solutions Incubator.

The water cycle no longer follows the patterns our institutions were built for   

The past is now an unreliable guide to predict water risks. Climate resilience requires action beyond traditional planning.

Over 1,300 Jordanians benefit from Al-Murunah+ programme

IWMI’s Sawsan Gharaibeh reflects on how households in which couples share decision-making are better able to cope with water scarcity and the pressures of daily life.

Flood warnings must change after ‘Himalayan tsunami’

IWMI’s Mark Smith and Manohara Khadka emphasized that the way Nepal manages its water resources is critical for its future resilience and that coordinated water management across the country's three

IWMI and ICAR sign four-year work plan to scale climate solutions for Indian agriculture

The renewed plan sets out five areas of joint work, from AI-driven drought advisories to solar irrigation and One Health initiatives.

A water solution designed with Viet Nam’s coffee farmers in mind

In the Central Highlands, IWMI is scaling managed aquifer recharge to improve groundwater security with a focus on women and marginalized farmers.

Guiding principles for training modern water managers in sub-Saharan Africa

A roadmap to build the skills needed to deliver long-term returns on irrigation investments.

Why the next agricultural revolution demands policy precision

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.

How can Nepal’s economy rebuild after floods?

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

Improved governance and modern technology can help unlock Pakistan’s water potential

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

Investments needed to scale cage aquaculture in small reservoirs in northern Ghana

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

Apply now to be part of the 2026 Winter School on Agrivoltaics

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

IWMI and HCLFoundation partner to build inclusive climate resilience in rural India

The collaboration brings together evidence-driven research and corporate social responsibility initiatives to enable climate-resilient, water-secure local communities.

Can we build the enabling environment that Malawi’s agripreneurs deserve?

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

EDF, IUCN and IWMI call for accelerating action on the global groundwater crisis ahead of the UN Water Conference

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.

Mexico’s National Water Commission and IWMI sign agreement to strengthen water security 

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

The Commission on Water for Food Futures to address how food systems manage water 

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

The case for investing in the next generation of scaling champions

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

The rhythm of water, the fate of fish

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

Irrigation water management in Ghana’s Bontanga reservoir

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