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Collective action for healthy rivers

IWMI and partners cleaned up rivers and raised awareness on the vital importance of river ecosystems.

Transboundary collaboration on the Limpopo

Africa’s first prototype digital twin comes home to the Limpopo River Basin.

Climate finance for resilience is a necessity to counter the ongoing drought in Zambia

Estimates of losses in the agriculture and food sector and disease burdens underscore the need for strong policy frameworks, monitoring and management tools.

Stories of gender and social inclusion 

IWMI's work under Accelerating Impacts of CGIAR Climate Research for Africa aims to build climate-resilient livelihoods.

Severe summer weather ruins crops in Asia and Africa causing vegetable prices to skyrocket

Discover how IWMI researchers are using climate-smart agriculture to combat low crop yields in the Global South.

IWMI is working with governments to build water resilience at COP29 

IWMI women researchers are leading the way on actionable policy recommendations and implementation for water resource management.

IWMI is helping to address gaps in Africa’s water data

A collaborative, stakeholder-driven approach is enhancing capacity and tailoring solutions to local needs.

Data on continental-scale river discharge are crucial to address water demand

IWMI researchers assess the data gap, existing methods and technologies for river discharge estimation in Africa.

Partnerships the main driver at Cairo Water Week 2024

IWMI achieved a number of important milestones and showcased innovations for sustainable water management.

Water and conflict

Episode one of the Water and Conflict Podcast with CGIAR looks at water systems as a critical area affected by conflict and human displacement.

Water challenges in Adamawa State

Episode two of the Water and Conflict Podcast with CGIAR explores water challenges and the impact of the photovoice project.

The path to water security in Adamawa State

Episode three of The Water and Conflict podcast asks what needs to be done to advance resilience in communities of the internally displaced.

Misinformation deepens the impact of conflict and floods in Sudan

Misinformation is fueling confusion, delaying aid and putting more lives at risk as false narratives distort the true scale of the crisis.

Mind the gap

IWMI’s research shows that implementing interventions that promote inclusivity leads to long-term sustainability in landscape management.

Water at the forefront of One Health in Ethiopia

Ethiopia's Water Champions are helping to drive discussions on the complex interplay between water and health, including at the national level.

Women’s collectives as champions of climate-smart agriculture and water resilience

Collective action among women is found to enhance water efficiency, promote conservation and ensure equitable access to water.

Minister lauds collaboration with IWMI

IWMI's work in Northern Ghana helps planners and decision-makers to develop interventions that encouraged positive societal transformation.

Integrated agricultural water management is a game changer in mixed farming systems

In Ghana and Mali, IWMI promotes agricultural water management practices through scaling partnerships and demand-driven research.

How can acting before crises reduce impacts on the most vulnerable?

In this episode of Global Dispatches, we look at Anticipatory Action (AA) as a transformative approach in fragile and conflict-affected settings. 

How can we responsibly scale innovations in fragile settings?  

Listen to the latest episode of Global Dispatches to find out how IWMI and partners help vulnerable communities escape cycles of fragility.

Zambia’s thirst for solutions in the face of drought

Unified action for preparedness and response can help communities to build resilience

July-August 2024 Research Journal Roundup

Roundup of research, journal and other academic articles from July and August 2024.

Global Dispatches podcast to explore water security in fragile situations

Tune in to Global Dispatches' "From Fragility to Stability with CGIAR."

IWMI appoints Olufunke Cofie as Africa Director for Research Impact

New role will oversee research-for-development capabilities across Africa.

Public-Private Partnerships are making solar-powered irrigation accessible to smallholder farmers

IWMI’s research suggests that the technology promotes sustainable farming practices and increases local food production.

What the attempts to clean the Seine reveal about water pollution worldwide

Paris’s efforts highlight the difficulty cities face in cleaning waterways to preserve human, animal and ecosystem health.

Water Resilience Tracker enables cross-sectoral collaboration

Funded by the UK government, this project will help to transform climate and water policies in the Global South.

Modeling water flows in the Limpopo River Basin using drone technology

Environmental flow assessments (e-flows) are essential tools to understand the health, dynamics and ecology of river systems.

Citizen science for action on water quality in southern Africa

The Enviro Champs are working with partners to draw attention to water quality and environmental issues in local ecosystems.

IWMI signs MoU with the League of Arab States

The agreement will facilitate further cooperation in the water security agenda of the Arab region.

Strengthening water security: IWMI and League of Arab States forge strategic partnership

Through partnerships with the LAS and other relevant stakeholders, IWMI seeks to enhance regional coordination on water security goals.

IWMI’s Morocco Resilience Days Forum charts course for climate adaptation

The four-day forum leveraged IWMI’s research on resilience and solidified scientific collaboration with local partners.

Highlights of Morocco Resilience Days 

The Morocco Resilience Days forum was held in Rabat from June 25-28, 2024.