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River rafts in Yunnan Province, southern China. Photo: Flickr

Explainer: The Freshwater Challenge 

The Freshwater Challenge is rallying countries to reverse decades of degradation to rivers, lakes and other wetlands, restoring them for people and the planet.
Close up details of data center, computing center, high consumption electricity. Cooling and emergency power. Photo: Make more Aerials/ Shutterstock

Explainer: 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.

Blogs

Women and girls from the village of Gayo in Ethiopia collect water from a rainwater pool. Photo: Martchan/Shutterstock

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.
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.

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.
ICBA and IWMI to strengthen global collaboration on water security and climate-resilient agriculture

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 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.

In the media

Kenya unveils digital tool to better manage irrigation and dam water

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

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.

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.