Natural resource management

On the International Day of the Girl Child, a South African social scientist looks back on her journey as a

New agribusiness tools help extension officers support farmers to make more profitable, resilient and evidence-based enterprise decisions.

Are institutions ready to center water in climate policy, finance and decision-making?

An IWMI diagnostic study makes the case for why irrigation innovations need stronger policy, finance and institutional systems and provides

At the UN General Assembly in New York, stakeholders advance on turning fragmented hydrological data into faster, shared decisions across

Bangladesh's 13,000-plus agriculture extension officers hold the key to scaling solar irrigation.

These young water professionals are converting early-stage ideas into fundable, testable projects through the Regional Youth Water Solutions Incubator.

The past is now an unreliable guide to predict water risks. Climate resilience requires action beyond traditional planning.

IWMI’s Sawsan Gharaibeh reflects on how households in which couples share decision-making are better able to cope with water scarcity

IWMI’s Mark Smith and Manohara Khadka emphasized that the way Nepal manages its water resources is critical for its future

The renewed plan sets out five areas of joint work, from AI-driven drought advisories to solar irrigation and One Health

In the Central Highlands, IWMI is scaling managed aquifer recharge to improve groundwater security with a focus on women and

A roadmap to build the skills needed to deliver long-term returns on irrigation investments.

To survive the climate crisis, we must abandon one-size-fits-all agricultural policies and use targeted data to protect global water and

On BBC World Service's The Inquiry, IWMI's Santosh Nepal spoke with Charmaine Cozier about how climate change is reshaping Nepal's

In an interview with the Associated Press of Pakistan, IWMI's Muhammad Ashraf said that water resource development, efficient water management

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

The five-day international training program allows participants to learn directly from global experts on designing, financing and governing agrivoltaic projects.

The collaboration brings together evidence-driven research and corporate social responsibility initiatives to enable climate-resilient, water-secure local communities.

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