Water future

Earth’s water future hinges on all of us

Between crisis and sustainability, the water decisions we make today will shape the rivers, farms and communities of tomorrow.
Farmer cultivating a field in Dakhla Oasis, in Egypt's Western Desert. Photo: Hemis/Alamy Stock Photo

A water tracker brings Egyptian communities into the equation

Water accounting, when owned by water users, scientists and policymakers alike, can be a key lever for equitable and sustainable water management.
Lao Farmer in Greenhouse

Greenhouses help Lao PDR farmers adapt to climate variability 

Integrated crop and livestock systems in greenhouses allow Lao farmers to harvest crops year-round, regardless of heavy rains or drought.

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Exploring microbial diversity, antibiotic resistance, and their environmental drivers in urban and peri-urban riverbed sediments of sub-tropical river basins

January, 2026
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The Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystem Nexus approach to water infrastructure in Africa: integrated planning, climate resilience, and inclusive growth

International Water Management Institute | December 31st, 2025
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National training workshop in Sri Lanka on Enhancing Paddy Mapping through Open-Source Geospatial Data and Technologies

International Water Management Institute; CGIAR Climate Action Program | December 24th, 2025
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National workshop on Drought Management: Knowledge Products and Tools for Sri Lanka

International Water Management Institute; CGIAR Climate Action Program | December 24th, 2025
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