River rafts in Yunnan Province, southern China. Photo: Flickr

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Women and girls from the village of Gayo in Ethiopia collect water from a rainwater pool. Photo: Martchan/Shutterstock

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As we observe the International Day for Water Justice, advancing transformative and justice-centered governance is crucial to achieving safe and equitable water for everyone.

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Solar irrigation for adapting to climate change in cocoa farming: a choice experiment approach identifying Ghanaian farmers’ preferences

Elsevier | March, 2026
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Nutrient dynamics and recovery efficiencies in a decentralised faecal sludge and food waste treatment system

Elsevier | March, 2026
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Gender equality and social inclusion in focus: key insights from Solar Irrigation for Agricultural Resilience (SoLAR)

International Water Management Institute | January 26th, 2026
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Setting up Indus Telemetry for canal flow monitoring: a learning experience

International Water Management Institute | January 21st, 2026
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