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Women break barriers in Jordan’s water and agricultural future

Jordanian women are overcoming societal and professional barriers to lead in water science, engineering, and agriculture. Their work in research and innovation is driving sustainable solutions and highlighting the need to close the gender gap in STEM for a more inclusive future.

IWMI Director General meets Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister to strengthen partnership on water management and sustainable development 

Smith reinforced IWMI’s shared mission of building long-term resilience in Sri Lanka’s water resources.

Pathways for promoting sustainable fruit & vegetable systems in Sri Lanka

Experts explored the challenges to and opportunities for healthier diets by strengthening fruit and vegetable value chains.

Gendered climate vulnerability hotspot mapping for inclusive action in Ghana  

This tool will contribute to informed decision making which addresses the specific needs of diverse social groups. 

Towards a new generation of wetland stewards

Behavioural changes through wetland conservation and education are urgently required to alter the human-wetlands relationship.

IWMI supports climate-smart agriculture in Ethiopia

Solar-powered irrigation is contributing to improved food security and incomes for farmers in the Oromia and Central Ethiopia regions.

CGIAR launches Drought Action Catalyst to strengthen global resilience 

New platform focuses on connecting communities with scalable solutions to build resilience and manage drought risks.

IWMI’s new strategy shows the way forward for collective action on water security

Strategy 2024–2030 sets course for the next stage of the organization’s research and innovation journey.

IWMI to expand groundbreaking Africa earth observation project

New grant will enable expanded scope and collaboration and make actionable water information accessible to governments and other groups.

New Scaling Hub to drive agricultural solutions for Africa

IWMI’s Inga Jacobs-Mata comments on the launch of Scaling for Impact Hub in Nairobi aimed at transforming agriculture in East and Southern Africa.

Small streams, big possibilities for Central Asia

IWMI is a partner in Hydro4U which focuses on small-scale hydropower in Central Asia to address issues including water scarcity.

Transferring flood waters underground builds community climate resilience in India

IWMI began piloting underground transfer of floods for irrigation (UTFI) in a village in the Ganges Basin in 2015.

Looking back, moving forward

As IWMI celebrates four decades of research and innovation, former director generals and board chairs share their reflections, learnings, and favorite memories.

Water scarcity and its effects on socio economic activities in the upper west region, Ghana

IWMI research is generating evidence to support decision making on improving access to water for all social groups.

Social transformation in upper Wa West region, Ghana

IWMI-led social transformation analysis is helping to formulate and implement interventions to create resilient communities.