Water data science
IWMI strengthens water security through innovative data analysis and application, as well as novel digital tools. To address critical information gaps, IWMI collects and analyzes data using technologies like remote sensing and compiles fragmented datasets from various public and private sources. This comprehensive approach equips researchers, policymakers, and communities with the data and information they need to make informed decisions and manage water resources effectively.
Our research in action
To improve access and analysis, IWMI makes its data publicly available through Open Access platforms and offers user-friendly digital dashboards that integrate real-time monitoring and practical insights. These platforms empower experts to address water- and climate-related challenges, and engage citizens in water management and climate adaptation activities. Custom tools enable communities to track water quality, predict floods, and prepare for droughts. IWMI also enhances capacity at local, national, and regional levels.
IWMI’s science-based tools support diverse applications such as water accounting, irrigation management, and climate impact and adaptation assessments. These data-driven solutions include forecasts to anticipate future conditions, scenario analyses to explore potential outcomes, and impact assessments that evaluate policy effects on water, food, and land systems. This ensures that stakeholders have access to the right data for both immediate needs and long-term planning.
Artificial intelligence (AI) further amplifies the effectiveness of IWMI’s data tools, with machine learning models assisting in real-time monitoring and precise water resource mapping. By incorporating AI technologies within frameworks that prioritize gender equity and social inclusion, IWMI ensures that digital tools support equitable participation and inclusive water management for all communities.
Contact
Latest news
Insights from pan-African symposium on innovative water management
IWMI contributes water solutions to UAE AI Ecosystem for Global Agricultural Development
Digital innovations for community impact across Africa
Women, science and the future of water and climate action
Latest publications
Participatory mapping of ecosystem services and degradation hotspots in the Nyadire Sub-Catchment, Zimbabwe: implications for multifunctional landscape design
Improving Access to Solar Irrigation Finance for Cocoa Farmers in Ghana: Co-Design Workshop
Mapping agricultural water dynamics and management pathways in Kenya’s Central Highlands