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How to create lasting impact for refugees and community members
Circular bio-economy solutions offer a sustainable path to empowering displaced communities.
Kenya set to make irrigation a driver of development
IWMI supports Kenya’s public sector to build evidence-driven, inclusive and climate-resilient irrigation systems aligned with the National Irrigation Sector Investment Plan.
COP30 signals a paradigm shift from emissions-only thinking to resilience and water-centered solutionsÂ
In Belém, COP30 highlighted critical pathways for countries to advance water centric climate action.
Blogs
How systems thinking can drive a more water-secure future for Pakistan
Through advanced hydro-economic models and citizen science, the Indus Basin is seeing effective policy changes across water, energy and food systems.
Amidst food crisis, Nigerian farmers drive irrigation solutions
A multi-stakeholder dialogue platform in Nigeria takes ambitious strides to advance irrigation systems created and managed by farmers.
From principles to practice — advancing Just Water Partnerships
Launched at COP30, the Principles for Just Water Partnerships were shaped for more inclusive, just and actionable water governance.
Media releases
IWMI and DWFI partner on Cambridge Sustainability Commission on Water for Food FuturesÂ
The new partnership aims to advance innovative approaches and policies to ensure a more secure future for global water and food systems.
IWMI welcomes Henk Ovink as new Board ChairÂ
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.
IWMI signs agreements with key partners in West Africa to advance regional water security Â
Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with ECOWAS and Sierra Leone’s water agency signal regional commitment to science-driven water governance.
In the media
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.
Kenya and IWMI partner to boost irrigation
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.
The climate and humanitarian impact of Sri Lanka’s floods
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.
Videos
IRRILINE: Irrigation for all
The IRRILINE service offers easily accessible irrigation advice to smallholder farmers in Ghana by phone.
IRRILINE: Are my fields suitable for irrigation?
IRRILINE is helping farmers in Ghana assess if their farms are ready to develop irrigation infrastructure.
IRRILINE: A new service from Farmerline
IRRILINE provides smallholder farmers in Ghana with technological advice and financing support to make individual irrigation investments feasible.














