In the media
Odisha’s integrated approach to food, land and water
The new report by IWMI and the Council on Energy, Environment and Water highlights the strengthening of policy coherence.
Features
Collective action for healthy rivers
IWMI and partners cleaned up rivers and raised awareness on the vital importance of river ecosystems.
Photos
Stories from the Indian Sundarbans about loss and damage
The findings aim to contribute to a context-relevant Assessment Framework for Loss and Damage.
In the media
In Kumaon, water’s not under the bridge
IWMI's Suchiradipta Bhattacharjee and Garima Taneja discuss the impact of perennial springs drying up in the Kumaon region.
Blogs
How self-help groups are empowering women amid out-migration
The groups are providing rural women with skills training leading to improved incomes as well as a greater say in local decision-making structures.
Blogs
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.
Features
India Water Week 2024 underscores collective action for water security
The forum explored the role of partnerships, technology and community engagement in securing India’s water resources.
Blogs
The role of gender-disaggregated data in agriculture-food systems
Data imbalance can lead to the exclusion of women farmers in policy design and contribute to inequity in economic progress.
In the media
[Explainer] What is micro irrigation?
IWMI's Smaranika Mahapatra discusses work on micro irrigation systems in Odisha and Assam states in India.
In the media
We need a strategy to manage our water
IWMI's Suchiradipta Bhattacharjee comments on how India, the largest user of groundwater globally, can transition from water scarcity to water security.
Videos
IWMI’s SoLAR project benefits South Asian agriculture
The International Water Management Institute (IWMI) is leading efforts to support national commitments in reducing agricultural emissions in Bangladesh, India, Nepal and Pakistan.
In the media
Delhi’s severe water crisis: Political stalemate continues
IWMI Deputy Country Representative in India Shilp Verma on the immediate course of action required to mitigate the crisis.
In the media
Delhi water emergency
IWMI's Shilp Verma is interviewed on India Today about the water crisis in India's metro cities.
News
The Ganges Delta polders are crucial for agricultural sustainability
The Ganges Delta polders are low-lying, protected areas vital for agriculture which face threats from salinity intrusion and waterlogging.
In the media
Mainstreaming gender in participatory irrigation management: Why does empowerment matter?
Tanusree Paul and Naga Velpuri call for investing in interventions to strengthen women’s capabilities and participation in water governance.
In the media
Atal Bhujal Yojana: Bridging ambition with reality
Archisman Mitra, Suchiradipta Bhattacharjee and Garima Taneja discuss community engagement in the ABY groundwater management scheme.
In the media
It takes a village: the Indian farmers who built a wall against drought
IWMI commissioned this article following fieldwork conducted on the political economy of policy processes in India, under the CGIAR Initiative on National Policies and Strategies.
Blogs
Water is an instrument for peace, progress and prosperity
Tackling water security in India requires a multifaceted strategy including individual acts, community involvement, as well as government policies, programs and regulations.
In the media
Can traditional tanks help Bengaluru revive its declining groundwater levels?
IWMI supports efforts at tank restoration and promotion to enhance groundwater availability by means of Managed Aquifer Recharge (MAR).
In the media
The sanitation circular economy - rhetoric vs. reality
IWMI researchers call for a sanitation circular and solidarity economy which explores innovative economic solutions for the most basic of human needs in ways that are wired for inclusivity.
In the media
International Day of Action For Rivers: Water, water in every river but not available for all
Bharat R. Sharma, Scientist Emeritus at IWMI, comments on how India can tackle the issue of ‘Water for All’.
In the media
Solar-powered farming is quickly depleting the world’s groundwater supply
Tushaar Shah, a Scientist Emeritus at IWMI, comments on the rapid spread of solar pumps among rural communities in many water-starved regions, including India.
In the media
How a solar revolution in farming is depleting world’s groundwater
Tushaar Shah, a Scientist Emeritus at IWMI, comments on the rapid spread of solar pumps among rural communities in many water-starved regions, including India.
Podcasts
Episode 2: India’s Policy Pathways
Find out how India can tackle food, land and water challenges by tuning into Policy Pathways episode two now!
News
IWMI participates in India’s 75th Republic Day reception
Country Representative highlights contributions and commitment to sustainable water management in high-level event.
Podcasts
Episode 1: Introducing… Policy Pathways
Researchers introduce the series and explain what a 'policy pathway' is.
News
New podcast explores policy coherence and system transformation in food, land and water
Policy Pathways, produced by IWMI, examines policies for sustainable development and climate resilience in six countries.
In the media
Solar pumps are empowering women farmers in India
On top of its climate benefits, the technology is boosting women’s income and confidence while challenging traditional gender norms, writes IWMI's Tanmoy Bhaduri.
Features
Data-driven breakthroughs and the future of agriculture at the CGIAR Digital Innovation Workshop
IWMI’s Digital Inclusion Index was a highlight of the workshop.
In the media
Humming a new tune on World Toilet Day: Creating value through brown gold
Work by IDS and partners, including IWMI, has looked at urban sanitation challenges in Nepal, India, Ethiopia and Ghana.
News
Decolonizing agricultural science: Are we ready to embrace change?
Decolonizing science is increasingly discussed within the CGIAR community. Recently, a panel of researchers explored whether we are prepared for this transformation and ready to embrace the change.