Explainer: Groundwater
Groundwater is essential for human health, food production and ecosystems. With proper management, it provides a reliable and resilient source of water in the face of drought and climate change.
Water quality matters for water securityÂ
To ensure a safe and sufficient water supply for all, water quality issues must be addressed globally.
IWMI pilots index-based flood insurance in ZambiaÂ
This groundbreaking approach to insurance can help farmers receive payments faster after disasters and become more climate resilient.
Explainer: Types of Water
Differentiating types of water is essential to understanding water systems and reuse.
Explainer: Microplastics
Microplastics have infiltrated what people breathe, eat and drink. What does this mean for water?
Land degradation in Ethiopia calls for community-led soil interventionsÂ
IWMI and partners collaborated with farmers across the country to develop accessible solutions to combat soil quality issues.
COP16 underscored need for increased global collaboration on biodiversity targetsÂ
IWMI participated in discussions on competing demands on water and their impact on ecosystems at the 2024 UN Convention on Biological Diversity.
Explainer: Climate finance and water
COP29 is “the finance COP.” We explain climate finance, how it relates to water and what to expect at this year's sessions.
The unique challenge of implementing anticipatory action in refugee and IDP hosting communitiesÂ
Creating measures that balance the needs of refugees and local populations during disaster preparedness presents a complex issue.
Extreme flooding and landslides worldwide highlight need for anticipatory actionÂ
Adapting to more frequent climate disasters calls for enhanced planning and collaboration.