IWMI’s Mark Smith, Director General, gives opening remarks. Photo: Gunarathna Thisal/ Mantaray Films Workshop attendees from across the CGIAR centers pose for a photo.

IWMI Director General Mark Smith on why gender equality is water security

On World Water Day, IWMI calls for a rights-based approach to water and gender.
Olufunke Cofie, IWMI’s Africa Director for Research Impact, reflects on the 2026 World Water Day theme “Where Water Flows, Equality Grows”. She is joined by student Alexandra Wogbe, whose drawings help bring her reflections to life.

Where water flows, equality grows 

This World Water Day, IWMI’s Africa Director for Research Impact, Olufunke Cofie, and student Alexandra Wogbe bring drawings of women and water to life.
Women working on a farm in Tamil Nadu. Hamish John Appleby/IWMI

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Broadening the Dimensions of the Water-Energy-Food (WEF) Nexus: A Narrative Review

Public Library of Science | March 20th, 2026
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A Scorecard to Assess the Enabling Environment for Water and Climate Innovations in Agriculture

International Water Management Institute | March 20th, 2026
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Climate and Water Risk Profile of Jerash Refugee Camp, Jordan

International Water Management Institute | March 20th, 2026
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Evaluating the performance of selected CMIP6 GCMs for simulations of historical temperature over Ethiopia

Springer | March 20th, 2026
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