Colombo wetland

Colombo’s wetlands find new defenders in stories, histories and heritage

IWMI partners with universities in the UK and Sri Lanka to place community memory and cultural identity at the center of wetland conservation in Colombo.
IWMI Director General, Mark Smith (right) at the plenary on water, energy, food and ecosystem nexus at the World Governments Summit held from February 3–5, 2026, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Photo: World Government Summit 2026

To solve the water crisis, countries must start with data and work together

At the World Governments Summit 2026, Mark Smith, director general of IWMI, explored strategies for advancing sustainable solutions for water governance.
Nasreen operates the solar-powered irrigation system to water her crops with harvested rainwater on her farm in Chakwal, helping reduce dependence on unpredictable rainfall. Photo: Amjad Jamal/IWMI

Can rainwater ever be a reliable resource for drylands?

From rain-dependent farming to reliable harvests, nature-based solutions are helping smallholder farmers take control of water in Chakwal, Pakistan.

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Al Murunah: From Pilot to Practice, Building Readiness for Adoption and Scaling of Resilient Nature-Based Water Solutions

International Water Management Institute | May 7th, 2026
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The Multidimensional Digital Inclusiveness Index Scoring Dashboard (Version 2.0): A Tool for Visualizing Digital Inclusiveness and Innovation Performance within the CGIAR Framework

International Water Management Institute | May 6th, 2026
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Stakeholder Profiling and Innovation Scaling Demand Signaling in Bangladesh

International Water Management Institute | May 5th, 2026
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Regional Strategic Roadmap: East Africa 2024–2030

International Water Management Institute | May 4th, 2026
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