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Two IWMI pilots found cage aquaculture in small reservoirs can be economically viable and identified what it will take to

Young agripreneurs are already building Malawi’s agricultural future. The next step is to align finance, markets, services and policy with

Joint Statement on Global Groundwater Resilience calls for greater investment and international collaboration to safeguard underground water resources that support

Through the partnership, timely, reliable and actionable data will help strengthen Mexico’s water security and resilience efforts.

The Commission convened to discuss how countries can improve water productivity in food systems while safeguarding water resources in the

IWMI is working with universities and extension systems in Ethiopia to embed scaling capabilities as an essential skill in the

In the Amazon, the seasonal rhythm of water sustains not only fish, but the food, livelihoods and cultures that depend

The Bontanga Irrigation Scheme supports over 900 farmers in northern Ghana. Discover how improved irrigation in the scheme is supporting

Research shows understanding interconnected risks and local realities is vital for community adaptation.

The Frontlines Learning Exchange 2026 webinar series creates learning spaces to tackle complex agricultural challenges in a changing world.

An intergenerational dialogue with former IWMI Board Chair Roberto Lenton and Research Group Leader Darshini Ravindranath on the evolution of

As groundwater pressures intensify, giving communities a meaningful role in managing local water resources can help build a more secure

In an interview with the Sunday Times, co-chairs of the IWMI-IPCC Expert Meeting, Henk Ovink and Cromwel Lukorito highlight that

Roundup of research, journal and other academic articles from July and August 2026.

How a tiny, spotted insect is helping farmers in Pakistan’s Balochistan province fight back against pests, without a single drop

IWMI’s Niranga Alahacoon spoke to Channel Eye of the Rupavahini Corporation about the ENSO Outlook, explaining how Sri Lanka can

Inclusive agricultural production and processing models are shifting income and ownership into women’s hands in Egypt’s Nile Delta.

After a year of engagement, IWMI researchers give a behind-the-scenes look at how they ensure water plays a bigger role.

Key takeaways from World Water Week 2026 and what they mean for the 2026 UN Water Conference and beyond.

IWMI's Amare Hailesellasie highlighted that when addressing climate shocks like El Niño, water management is the first line of defense.

Where unpredictable rainfall once dictated survival, data-driven irrigation now enables this farmer to lead productive, water-smart agriculture in Pakistan.

IWMI's Inga Jacobs-Mata and Youssef Brouziyne explore AI’s growing water demand and explain how planning decisions being made today will

IWMI's Giriraj Amarnath commented on the cascading impacts of the current El Niño to water and food security and the

From Nepal to Sri Lanka, successive natural disasters have exposed the cost of underinvesting in water resilience.

Members of the Knowledge Exchange Network meet in South Africa to share experiences across water management, education and agriculture.

 A Palestinian farmer shares his story of spring rehabilitation in Wadi Al-Fari’a.

Connecting multiple forms of intelligence to improve how we anticipate, decide and act on water security is the next frontier

Hydrological experts piece together what happened as new evidence emerges from Nepal’s Rasuwa Floods.

Europe is facing risks of drought from the intensity of this year's El Niño. IWMI's Giriraj Armanath shares with DW

The draft national guidelines for irrigation water tariffs are a key step towards operationalizing Kenya’s National Irrigation Sector Investment Plan.

Meet the community members across southern Africa helping to monitor the health of their rivers with simple, low-cost tools and

On BBC’s The Climate Question podcast, IWMI’s Vidhisha Samarasekara talked to Graihagh Jackson on how communities can adapt to increasing

IWMI's Santosh Nepal spoke to Gary O'Donoghue on BBC World Service about the Nepal-Tibet floods and why Himalayan nations need

Learn how to make an Alternate Wetting and Drying (AWD) tube, which is a climate-smart solution for sustainable rice intensification.

IWMI’s Santosh Nepal spoke to República about the Bhotekoshi floods, urging authorities that future infrastructure cannot be designed only around

A community-managed water system in Palestine is enabling women farmers to advocate for their water rights.

IWMI's Olufunke Cofie reflects how for millions of farmers, late rainfall, a failed rainy season or devastating flood can determine

An owner of Wadi Al-Seer’s prized fig orchards shares how canal rehabilitation restored 30% of lost water and benefited 15,000

The Water Availability and Demand tool developed by the National Irrigation Authority, IWMI and FAO to support irrigation planning, water

At UNCCD COP17, IWMI presented a strategy for a financing framework to shift drought finance from crisis response to resilient

A rehabilitated canal increased farmer income by 30%, cut water loss to near zero and powers a self-sustaining irrigation cooperative.

Land and water are intrinsically linked. Restoring landscapes means understanding how water moves, where it is stored and how availability

Experts identify key priorities for scaling solar irrigation in Nigeria, helping farmers extend production into the dry season.

Last in a three-part series, IWMI researchers reconcile divergent approaches to contemporary wetland governance.

Second in a three-part series, IWMI’s Chaturangi Wickramaratne argues that “rights of nature” offers the strongest foundation for wetland governance.

Over the past five years, India’s agricultural solar program, PM-KUSUM, has installed over 2.5 million solar pumps, making them affordable

Ahead of Stockholm World Water Week, leading water scientist Roberto Lenton argues that a global institutional architecture for water is

First in a three-part series on wetland governance, IWMI’s Matthew McCartney argues for human rights over emerging “rights of nature”

Innovative finance, partnerships and farmer support will determine Ethiopia and Nigeria's solar irrigation future.

How fiscal reform of agricultural subsidies and tariffs can finance land restoration.