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.
How to value Pakistan’s water in a changing climate
A new decision support system serves as a virtual laboratory for determining the economic value of water.
Bangladeshi farmers test solar irrigation as fuel costs bite
In Bangladesh’s farm belt, solar-powered irrigation pumps are promoted as a way to cut diesel use, lower irrigation costs and when pumps are idle, generate extra income for farmers who
The Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar and IWMI partner on water policy research
The collaboration will advance policy research to deliver innovative, sustainable and equitable solutions in response to climate challenges in India.
From silos to synergy in Pakistan’s water management
A data-driven model for the Indus Basin connects the traditional world of water allocation planning with new frontiers of artificial intelligence and human cooperation.
Agriculture advisors to bring more Indian farmers towards renewable energy
IWMI taps into India’s deeply rooted farm-advisory networks to build trust in solar irrigation.
The Water Resilience Tracker is reframing climate policy across the Global South
From Nepal and Malawi to Egypt and Brazil, policymakers are making more strategic climate decisions by integrating water into their approaches.
Nothing is waste, only misplaced resources
Organic waste takes center stage this International Day of Zero Waste, but saving scraps is just the beginning.
First-ever Drought Action Plan unveiled to shift from crisis response to risk management
Pakistan has launched its first National Drought Action Plan to transition from reactive crisis management to proactive drought risk management, addressing climate-induced water stress.
As pressure mounts, water and food security demand action
On World Water Day, IWMI’s Rachael McDonnell reflects on scientific solutions to water and food insecurity, shared in the unique setting of the Cambridge Festival, where art meets science.
Why investing in women is the smartest water decision Africa can make
IWMI's Kehinde Ogunjobi explores how water insecurity and gender inequality reinforce one another, highlighting that inclusion must go beyond representation.
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.
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.
Why gender equity must shape Africa’s water future
IWMI's Likimyelesh Nigussie highlights that tangible progress depends on putting women’s leadership and perspectives at the heart of water decisions and solutions.
Apply now to scale your water solution in India
IWMI launches National Water Innovation Hackathon to drive youth and community-led solutions in India.
Hydrological insights for farming communities that depend on the Knuckles mountains
IWMI partners with Sri Lankan authorities and the Green Climate Fund to build climate resilience among farmers and agricultural plantation communities.
Women farmers are agents of change, and here’s how development initiatives can support them
Ahead of World Water Day, Inga Jacobs-Mata and Kanwal Waqar reflect on what it takes to strengthen women farmers’ resilience, from understanding their experiences of water insecurity to advancing more
The blessing that flows
In Pakistan’s mountainous communities, gravity-powered pumps provide reliable water supply, helping secure livelihoods and restore dignity.
Smart water data, renewed hope for Amibara
Discover the story of the Amibara Irrigation Scheme in Ethiopia’s Awash Valley. Watch how smart data can help reawaken fields and secure livelihoods for the future.
Why water security in Africa depends on listening to young people
Water security in Africa requires a paradigm shift that centers women and young people as architects of solutions, says IWMI researcher Seipati Mokhema.
A stethoscope for the land
Installed in Pakistan’s agricultural heartlands, Flux Towers reveal the hidden exchange of water, carbon and energy.
A roadmap and tools for water-energy-food nexus security in South Asia
The challenge now is to turn the theory of a nexus approach into practical solutions for South Asia’s interconnected natural resource challenges.
Act before the drought, not after
In Sri Lanka’s dry zone, scientists and communities rehearsed drought response through a simulation — preparing for water scarcity before crisis strikes.
Homestead farming is empowering Indigenous women in central India
Women in Mandla, Madhya Pradesh are becoming leaders of their homestead farms.
