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Explainer: The Freshwater ChallengeÂ
The Freshwater Challenge is rallying countries to reverse decades of degradation to rivers, lakes and other wetlands, restoring them for people and the planet.
Explainer: The Cloud is running dryÂ
The pursuit of artificial intelligence requires intentional water resource management.
November-December 2025 Research Journal Roundup
Roundup of research, journal and other academic articles from November and December 2025.
Blogs
Water justice is a prerequisite in the era of global water bankruptcy
As we observe the International Day for Water Justice, advancing transformative and justice-centered governance is crucial to achieving safe and equitable water for everyone.
eLandCare mobile app to improve agricultural field decisions in EthiopiaÂ
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.
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.
Media releases
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.
ICBA and IWMI to strengthen global collaboration on water security and climate-resilient agriculture
Strategic agreement establishes joint framework for scientific exchange, digital water innovation and climate resilience programs in vulnerable regions.
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.
In the media
Kenya unveils digital tool to better manage irrigation and dam water
The Ministry of Water and Irrigation is rolling out a Water Availability and Demand dashboard developed by IWMI and FAO to guide decisions on how the country allocates and stores its increasingly scarce water resources.
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.
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.
Videos
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: 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: 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.














