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Built on two decades of research, the Adaptive Scaling Ecosystem framework helps scale innovations across complex economies.

Sand dams are found to be a vital niche option in a diversified water storage system to improve local water access and resilience in Zimbabwe.

The Climate Risk Intelligence Assistant makes climate data more accessible, guiding national adaptation and investment decisions.

A smart irrigation system for a small office plant carries a big lesson on water use efficiency in the Middle East and North Africa.

IWMI and the University of Manchester have partnered to strengthen water governance in Pakistan.

IWMI reviews international water policy milestones, the urgent gaps that need attention and our own role in shaping the global water agenda.

CropGBWater, a new open access tool by IWMI highlights growing pressure on food and water systems worldwide.

The interactive digital platform offers real-time insights on water availability and aquaculture suitability, guiding investments and rural development in northern Ghana.

Roundup of research, journal and other academic articles from September and October 2025.

The second phase of SoLAR kicks off in Bangladesh, advancing the transition toward sustainable, carbon-neutral irrigation.

IWMI's Decide Mabumbo reflects on how South Africa can use its G20 presidency to push for investments to improve the continent’s disaster preparedness.

As river pollution in Addis Ababa heightens antimicrobial resistance, experts are turning to integrated health solutions to protect people, animals and ecosystems.

Actionable scientific knowledge is essential to planning for an uncertain climate future, says IWMI researchers and IPCC AR7 Lead Authors Maha Al-Zu’bi and Zafar Gafurov.

Safa Fanaian and Sumitra KC from IWMI and Santosh Kaini from the Government of Nepal explore how blending traditional and modern irrigation governance systems can enhance water management.

IWMI’s Barbara Janusz-Pawletta and John Etgen from Collective Action for Water Security (C4W) discuss long term strategies to guide sustainable water management in Azerbaijan and the South Caucus.

At the 2025 CGIAR Gender Conference, IWMI underscored that the future of water security depends on scaling equity as effectively as climate-smart innovation.

IWMI co-hosts Pan-African symposium on digital solutions for water management in Ethiopia, exploring how open data and digital tools can chart a water-secure future for the continent.

IWMI's Sumitra KC and Manohara Khadka propose solutions to protect groundwater and tackle flooding in Nepal’s Madhes Province.

The World Food Prize Foundation recognizes IWMI’s Director of Water, Growth and Inclusion for her leadership in empowering farmers and businesses across East and Southern Africa.

At the annual event in Egypt, IWMI and partners explored how to turn climate research into real-world water resilience across the Middle East and North Africa.

As a member of the G20 Advisory Committee, IWMI is driving a renewed focus on water security, explains regional representative for Southern Africa Henry Roman.

IWMI's Javier Mateo-Sagasta discusses the social perceptions, economic constraints and policy challenges that hinder water reuse in the MENA region.

IWMI's Abdulkarim Seid reflects on the pivotal role of digital partnerships in shaping how Africa will manage its water resources in the decades ahead.

It’s been one year since the launch of the CGIAR Water Systems Integration Roadmap 2024-2030. As IWMI is working closely with CGIAR centers to help make it a reality, we