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In Belém, COP30 highlighted critical pathways for countries to advance water centric climate action.

IWMI is leading the development of Nepal’s CGIAR Country Strategy Framework, aiming to scale research for impact across agrifood, land and water system priorities.

As we commemorate International Migrants Day, there is no doubt: Migration is a growing policy challenge, one that researchers in the Global South must help address.

A multi-stakeholder dialogue platform in Nigeria takes ambitious strides to advance irrigation systems created and managed by farmers.

Launched at COP30, the Principles for Just Water Partnerships were shaped for more inclusive, just and actionable water governance.

For smallholder farmers, red rice is emerging as a promising pathway to higher incomes, while meeting growing demand for healthier food and general food security.

The new partnership aims to advance innovative approaches and policies to ensure a more secure future for global water and food systems.

Doulaye Kone, Cristina Rumbaitis del Rio and Debra Tan will join the Board as IWMI takes forward its Strategy 2024-2030 for research and innovation.

Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with ECOWAS and Sierra Leone’s water agency signal regional commitment to science-driven water governance.

IWMI and CGIAR launched the Scaling Hub South Asia to scale proven agriculture, water and energy solutions amid growing climate challenges.

As Kenya faces worsening drought conditions, a new partnership between IWMI and the Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation is set to accelerate efforts to expand irrigated land, improve food security and enhance climate resilience.

IWMI’s Giriraj Amarnath spoke to Sami Zeidan Live on Al Jazeera News on December 4, 2025 about the climate and humanitarian impact of the widespread floods in Sri Lanka. Amarnath outlined the urgent need to strengthen key infrastructure as the country faces increasing risks from recurring extreme weather.

IRRILINE is helping farmers in Ghana assess if their farms are ready to develop irrigation infrastructure.

IRRILINE provides smallholder farmers in Ghana with technological advice and financing support to make individual irrigation investments feasible.

CGIAR’s Digital Transformation Accelerator launched a multi-year effort to advance AI-driven research across food, land and water systems during a workshop hosted by IWMI in Colombo, Sri Lanka.