In the media
IWMI and GWP promote water cooperation through a study tour to Central Asia
The visit for water professionals from South Asia laid the groundwork for furthering dialogue on transboundary river management for water security.
News
IWMI and GWP promote water cooperation through a study tour to Central Asia
The visit for water professionals from South Asia laid the groundwork for furthering dialogue on transboundary river management for water security.
News
In memoriam – Kakhramon Djumaboev
IWMI is deeply saddened by the passing of our esteemed colleague Kakhramon Djumaboev at the age of 45. Kakhramon was a water management researcher, based in Uzbekistan.
Blogs
Tributary-level cooperation in the Isfayramsai River basin can benefit Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and the Aral Sea
Within the NEXUS Gains Initiative, an IWMI team is focusing on water storage around the Isfayramsai River.
Press releases
Assessments and benefits sharing in the context of the Water-Food-Energy-Climate NEXUS in transboundary basin: Shakhimardan
Shakhimardan river basin in the spotlight of the EU funded “Hydro4U (Hydropower for you)” project
Features
In focus: Women making a difference in the world of water
As we celebrate International Women’s Day 2022 and pursue "gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow,” find out how three IWMI researchers are translating those words into action.
News
Three months of floods, or nine months of drought
An intense monsoon season in Pakistan means the country’s food system faces the challenge of both extreme floods and extended droughts.
News
Thinking Hydrologically
Water is running out in Central Asia. New approaches to water regulation, energy production, and agricultural education are necessary to be able to feed the region.
In the media
Smart Water Magazine: Innovations and smart water technologies key to food systems transformation in Central Asia
Representatives from academia, government and NGOs highlighted the critical need for innovation, promotion and investment in smart water saving technologies.
In the media
USAID Central Asia : A researcher’s journey to conserve water in Uzbekistan
As an agronomist’s son born in the desert during the famous expansion of agricultural lands, Kakhramon’s life has always been intertwined with water.
News
Women in Leadership: behind the scenes
Even in countries where gender norms prevail, women have, and will continue to, forge a path to leadership. With support from organisations like the CGIAR and IWMI, we can continue to equip both men and women with the knowledge and tools to lead.
In the media
Smart Water Magazine: How tech and modern market mechanisms can solve water scarcity in post-Soviet states
Uzbekistan is an incredibly dry country, receiving an annual rainfall of just 100 to 300 mm. Nevertheless, Uzbek farmers have managed to significantly increase productivity since the early 1990s, raising the availability of diverse foods and halving the number of unnourished people in just ten years.
News
Chips are down for Central Asia’s potatoes
Improving yields needs to take into account water supplies.
News
Cooperation may trump conflict on Central Asia’s Rivers
New database reveals large numbers of sub-basin scale agreements
Features
Sustainable Development Goals Offer Unique Opportunity to Transform Management of Critical Water Resources
Targets that promote efficient, nationally and locally appropriate water use will be key to achieving the SDGs.
News
World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought
To mark the UN’s World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought here’s a photo essay from Uzbekistan where the loss of the Aral Sea is affecting local climates and livelihoods.
Features
World Development Information Day
Bytes and bottlenecks – can data deliver?
Leaps forward in data processing power and access to information are helping make irrigation more efficient and sustainable....