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The Cloud is running dry 

The pursuit of artificial intelligence requires intentional water resource management.
Bundled climate smart solution distribution for female farmers in Sri Lanka

November-December 2025 Research Journal Roundup

Roundup of research, journal and other academic articles from November and December 2025.
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Editor’s picks: A year in water stories – 2025

In 2025, we shared over 200 stories on all things water, from climate events, global partnerships to AI solutions. Dive in to see which ones made our favorites list!

Blogs

Abamalabe (middle) with beekeepers. Great Rift Valley, Ethiopia. Photo by Tirusew Teshale

eLandCare mobile app to improve agricultural field decisions in Ethiopia 

In remote areas with little internet access, eLandCare helps Ethiopia’s agriculture officers collect data offline and apply conservation guidance to plan climate-resilient interventions.
Extension Officer Edward Sichivula cautioning farmers to prepare for the risks that come with increased rainfall. Photo: Agrey Wapamesa /IWMI

Do national weather forecasts help farmers make daily decisions?

In Zambia’s Chisamba district, IWMI-trained agriculture officers convert jargon-heavy weather forecasts into practical advice farmers can use to plan crops and manage water.
Sipiue Paulo stands with her son inside their home, which was partially destroyed by Cyclone Idai in 2019. One of the worst tropical storms to hit Southern Africa, the cyclone tore through Mozambique, Malawi and Zimbabwe, causing more than $2 billion in damage. Photo: Isabel Corthier/International Potato Center

What does financing for water resilience look like beyond COP30?

As severe water insecurities affect over 3.2 billion people, IWMI researchers point to localized private climate finance as a critical lever to closing funding gaps.

Media releases

IWMI and World Meteorological Organization partner to strengthen climate resilience through data, innovation and early action

IWMI and World Meteorological Organization partner to strengthen climate resilience through data, innovation and early action

The partnership will integrate climate data with water management solutions to help vulnerable communities in Africa and Asia anticipate and respond to extreme weather events.
IWMI and DWFI partner on Cambridge Sustainability Commission on Water for Food Futures 

IWMI and DWFI partner on Cambridge Sustainability Commission on Water for Food Futures 

The new partnership aims to advance innovative approaches and policies to ensure a more secure future for global water and food systems.
Henk Ovink speaks at the UN Headquarters in New York on February 7, 2023. Photo: Lev Radin/Shutterstock

IWMI welcomes Henk Ovink as new Board Chair 

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.

In the media

Poverty and food insecurity compounded by Ditwah

Poverty and food insecurity compounded by Ditwah

IFPRI-IWMI survey finds that just before Ditwah, over one in four households in Sri Lanka were poor and one in three experienced food insecurity.
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Digital tools and open data reshape water management across Africa

IWMI’s latest report on Digital Solutions for Africa’s Water Management reveals the continent’s water sector undergoing a gradual but important transformation, driven by technological innovation.
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CGIAR launches Scaling Hub South Asia in Nepal to boost water, agrifood security

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

Videos

IRRILINE video screenshot: How does Farmerline support me in making decisions on irrigation?

IRRILINE: How does Farmerline support me in making decisions on irrigation?

Irrigation engineers at Farmerline assist Ghanaian farmers with making the right choices for their irrigation investments.
IRRILINE video screenshot: should I choose solar irrigation or fuel pumps?

IRRILINE: Should I choose solar irrigation or fuel pumps?

IRRILINE helps farmers in Ghana understand whether solar irrigation or traditional fuel-powered irrigation make more sense for their fields.
IRRILINE video screenshot: Making a good choice of irrigation equipment

IRRILINE: Making a good choice of irrigation equipment fit for your purpose

IRRILINE helps Ghanaian farmers make informed decisions on irrigation systems based on their resources and crops.