Features
Collective action for healthy rivers
IWMI and partners cleaned up rivers and raised awareness on the vital importance of river ecosystems.
Features
Jaffna’s groundwater crisis requires a collaborative pathway to sustainable water management
IWMI and local partners are developing an intervention which centers climate resilience to safeguard groundwater in Jaffna in Sri Lanka's Northern Province.
Features
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.
Features
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.
Blogs
Climate change and a national economic crisis are overworking rural women in Sri Lanka
Recognizing the labor of climate adaptation can lead to more equitable adaptation policies, according to IWMI research.
Features
Extreme flooding and landslides worldwide highlight need for anticipatory action
Adapting to more frequent climate disasters calls for enhanced planning and collaboration.
In the media
From wastelands to wetlands: The fight to save Sri Lanka’s natural flood buffers
IWMI researchers comment on the importance of preserving Colombo's wetland ecosystem as the city becomes more vulnerable to flooding.
Features
A conversation with IWMI’s knowledge management team on enhancing agricultural research with FAO’s AGRIS and AGROVOC programs
AGRIS is a comprehensive bibliographic database focused on agriculture and nutrition, while AGROVOC is a multilingual thesaurus covering a wide range of agricultural terms.
Features
Our cities are flooding but funding has dried up
Bridging gaps between research, policy and implementation can make cities flood-resilient.
Features
Staying afloat when disaster strikes
How the residents of Chrystler’s Farm took a proactive approach to disaster response.
News
IWMI awarded for second consecutive year by the Project Management Institute in Sri Lanka
The Climate Smart Governance (CSG) Dashboard is recognized for its contribution to national climate adaptation, planning and development.
News
IWMI launches the Climate Smart Governance dashboard in Sri Lanka
The dashboard will support policy makers with timely climate adaptation interventions.
Features
Greening gray infrastructure: uncovering the complexity of Nature-based Solutions
Nature-based Solutions (NbS) are a hot topic in environment and landscape planning networks. But are they a silver bullet for solving the climate crisis?
Publications
December 2023 – February 2024 Research Journal Roundup
A selection of IWMI's recent contributions to global research.
In the media
Sri Lanka sources integrated solutions to land and water-based challenges
Matthew McCartney commented on IWMI's work to rectify the dearth of agroecological research focusing on water management and aquatic foods.
Features
Cultivating change: Sri Lanka’s smallholder farmers explore climate-resilient solutions
Smallholder farmers are embracing climate-adaptive agriculture, innovations and partnerships.
In the media
Cultivating change: Sri Lanka’s smallholder farmers explore climate-resilient solutions
Smallholder farmers are embracing climate-adaptive agriculture, innovations and partnerships.
Videos
Safe and sustainable vegetable production through good practices
The International Water Management Institute and the Department of Agriculture of Sri Lanka collaborated to improve agricultural practices among Sri Lankan farmers.
Blogs
Growing the use of real-time digital tools for smarter vegetable farming
The FRESH Initiative, in collaboration with the ClimBeR initiative, is providing Sri Lankan farmers with climate information and agronomic advisories straight to their mobile phones.
Videos
World Wetlands Day: Ismahane Elouafi, Executive Managing Director of CGIAR
A message from the Thalangama wetland in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on the work of IWMI and CGIAR to preserve and protect these vital ecosystems.
News
CGIAR’s new Executive Managing Director discusses opportunities to support Sri Lanka’s development priorities with Prime Minister
Ismahane Elouafi visited the country to learn more about IWMI’s work and ways to leverage integrated capabilities for water, food and climate resilience.
In the media
IWMI-CGIAR to launch new program for water and nutrition to mark 40th anniversary
CGIAR Executive Managing Director Ismahane Elouafi and IWMI Director General Mark Smith met Sri Lanka's Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena.
Features
Urban wetlands and the built environment: how Colombo’s green spaces enhance city life
Colombo must justify the renewal of its Ramsar Wetland City status this year. Has the city sufficiently utilized green infrastructure?
Press releases
IWMI’s new Board Chair and Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister reiterate commitment to sustainable water management
Climate change and water resilience a joint priority, as international research organization prepares to launch new strategy and mark 40-year anniversary.
Videos
Anticipatory action simulation drill to mitigate landslides and flood risks in Sri Lanka
IWMI, World Vision Lanka and disaster management organizations conducted the drill with local communities in Nuwara Eliya district.
Videos
The Climate and Us
This brand-new series explores solutions to some of the most pressing climate and health challenges.
In the media
Application with Geo-Goviya information system launched
The new application, supported by IWMI, includes information about Sri Lanka’s land use, quantity of paddy land, number of farmers, land cultivated in one season and available yield, and emergency agricultural information.
News
On DRR Day, Sri Lanka talks about inclusion saving lives
Building resilience to climate change and disasters requires bottom-up, community-led response.
Features
It’s raining in Colombo — but don’t forget the drought in the rest of Sri Lanka
Drought mapping technology and anticipatory action plans could help to manage disaster risk and mitigate the damage.
In the media
How nature-based solutions can build urban resilience
IWMI's work in Sri Lanka has helped to restore marshes, enhance biodiversity and improve livelihoods in partnership with government departments and local communities.
Features
Reducing food waste: How to make it work?
IWMI addresses global food waste, emphasizes composting, animal feed, and partnerships to reduce waste, protect the environment, and ensure food security.
News
In Memoriam – Dr. Chris Panabokke
IWMI is deeply saddened by the passing of eminent Sri Lankan scientist Dr. Chris Panabokke.
News
IWMI wins Award for Digital Transformation from Project Management Institute (PMI) in Sri Lanka
Open access and big data platform for smallholder farmers recognized for contribution to digital transformation.