A paddy field that is half harvested and half waiting to be harvested in Kurunegala, Sri Lanka, on March 6, 2026. Photo: Hasti Sadri/IWMI

In the face of water scarcity, adaptation interventions become key for paddy farmers

In Sri Lanka’s dry zone, IWMI worked with farmers and government officials to introduce climate adaptation measures for paddy cultivation.
Neighboring farmers come to visit legumes fields of Bounyong Douanpanya, on February 10, 2026. Photo: Ammala Chantalath/IWMI

The soil beneath our feet

How farmers in Attapeu, Lao PDR, are experimenting with legumes to restore soil health and build more resilient farming systems.
Dharma Devi Bhandari, a resident of Chhatiwan, reflects on changes in agricultural productivity and water availability observed over generations. Photo: Sunny Deshar/IWMI

Lessons from the shoreline

A walk along Chhatiwan Lake in Nepal reveals the intricate connections that sustain life, pointing towards an integrated way of managing natural resources.

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Contribution of the Use of Microbiologically Contaminated Water in Slaughterhouses to Food Safety Risks

Elsevier | March 27th, 2026
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Water Data for Sudan’s Water, Food, and Environmental Systems

International Water Management Institute | March 27th, 2026
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Perceived Economic Viability of Resilient Nature-Based Water Solutions in the Middle East and North Africa Region

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Operational Sentinel-2 System for Monthly Near‑real‑time Irrigated Area Mapping in the Limpopo River Basin

Springer | March 26th, 2026
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