How a stakeholder platform could finally transform one of Southern Africa’s shared river basins
The new IncoMaputo multi-stakeholder platform ensures that farmers, civil society and businesses from Eswatini, Mozambique and South Africa are directly involved in the management of their shared rivers.
Nepal examines strategies to transform its agrifood system
Government partners and researchers in Nepal explore the integral role of irrigation, innovation and institutions in achieving sustainable agrifood system transformation in the country.
A community in Wadi Seer inspires action for Jordan’s climate resilience
As springs flow again in Wadi Seer, a community shows how Jordan can scale nature-based solutions for water security and climate resilience.
Open access model and data on blue and green water consumption of crops to help close water data gap
IWMI researchers found a 9% increase of global crop blue and green water consumption between 2010 and 2020. The spatially distributed data and the model will benefit decision-making in agricultural
IWMI appoints Kehinde Ogunjobi as Country Representative for Ghana covering West and Central Africa
The new role of the IWMI Country Representative in Ghana will lead strategic research-for-development and policy engagements across the West and Central Africa region.
Community voices hold the key to solving Pakistan’s water governance puzzle
Through education and citizen science, IWMI supports communities in Kyber Pakhtunkhwa to connect with water policy and restore trust in water management services.
Science-policy dialogue in the eastern Nile Basin to enhance synergies across the water, food, energy and ecosystems
In the eastern Nile Basin, researchers and policymakers are coming together to put solutions into practice at the intersection of water, food, energy and ecosystems.
Addis Ababa tackles rising flood risk
Recurring flooding threatens lives and livelihoods of Addis Ababa’s 3.5 million residents. To tackle this challenge, IWMI and city officials co-designed a dashboard to help manage flood risk, strengthen flood
IWMI launches platform to boost farmer-led irrigation in Nigeria
The platform will serve as a hub for research, innovation and policy engagement to unlock irrigation development and strengthen resilience for Nigerian smallholder farmers.
Tech offers lifeline to Okara farmers
UK-supported technologies introduced in Okara, Pakistan, are giving farmers new tools to save costs, improve productivity and strengthen the country's climate resilience.
India to push for inclusive solar irrigation pumps
IWMI and partners convened a capacity-building workshop in Lucknow to support the adoption of solar irrigation pumps under India’s PM-KUSUM scheme.
Managing nature, naturally, across the Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystem nexus to build resilience
In nature, everything works together in harmony. Rivers nurture forests, forests shape the climate, and thriving ecosystems sustain the communities that depend on them. But when we manage and govern
Cybersecurity risks are rising for water utilities — here’s why
Hackers are turning water into a new target. For the Global South, the stakes are high — but simple, practical steps can help keep communities safe.
Digital innovation and citizen science to preserve freshwater systems
A new IWMI project aims to create a transboundary citizen science network across southern Africa, using digital tools to collect data that will influence policy decisions that directly affect their
Sustainable fish farming in Myanmar gets a smart boost
Deployed across 170 townships, IWMI’s Aqua Decision Support Tool guides policymakers and farmers towards climate-resilient, profitable aquaculture in Myanmar.
A network of citizen scientists to protect freshwater resources in southern Africa
A new IWMI initiative combines innovation with community participation to plug water data gaps.
Cape Town to host global conference on gender
IWMI is co-hosting the CGIAR 2025 Gender Conference which will focus on solutions and strategies to advance gender equality in agriculture, land and water systems.
Science and policy work together to advance food security in Lao PDR
Lao PDR’s national Policy Think Tank partners with IWMI to strengthen officers’ research skills, empowering them to design agricultural policies that are rooted in science and evidence.
IWMI holds its first annual scientific meeting on water security and innovation for Egypt
The inaugural meeting, held in June 2025, focused on advancing water security and innovation with experts, policymakers and researchers sharing insights and strategies to address water challenges.
Young people are reimagining irrigation with innovation, inclusion and equality at its core
At the 4th World Irrigation Forum, Mark Smith, director general of IWMI, reflected that making irrigation truly “future-fit” requires listening to young people.
IWMI and Microsoft use AI to tackle southern Africa’s water challenges
As we combine IWMI’s research capabilities with Microsoft’s cutting-edge AI technology, we tackle pressing water management challenges in southern Africa’s Limpopo River Basin.
IWMI’s “Murunah” Project in Wadi Al-Seer advances environmental and community-based solutions in Jordan
Jordan's Minister of Environment visits IWMI's project in Wadi Al-Seer, calling it a successful model for water security and climate resilience.
AI agent by IWMI and Microsoft to drive new thinking in water management
The collaboration combines IWMI’s research capabilities with Microsoft’s cutting-edge AI technology to tackle pressing water management challenges in southern Africa’s Limpopo River Basin.
Water lies at the centre of Africa’s climate adaptation
IWMI's Meron Teferi Taye highlights how Africa can reduce its vulnerability to climate change impacts by improving how water is managed, used and distributed.
