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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!
Editor’s picks: A year in water videos – 2025
From drought-monitoring to ancient river myths, AI tools and citizen science, our 30+ videos captured a year of water in motion. Dive into our favorites from 2025!
How to create lasting impact for refugees and community members
Circular bio-economy solutions offer a sustainable path to empowering displaced communities.
Blogs
Earth’s water future hinges on all of us
Between crisis and sustainability, the water decisions we make today will shape the rivers, farms and communities of tomorrow.
A water tracker brings Egyptian communities into the equation
Water accounting, when owned by water users, scientists and policymakers alike, can be a key lever for equitable and sustainable water management.
Jordan harnesses satellite data to modernize irrigation
The newly developed Irrigation Performance Assessment and Diagnostic Tool uses satellite imagery to track water consumption at scale, enabling smarter irrigation planning.
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
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.
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.
Videos
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.
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.