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IWMI to host Secretariat of the Global Commission on the Economics of Water
International research and innovation institute will facilitate next stage of the Global Commission, as it shares its recommendations for action …
CGIAR launches Drought Action Catalyst to strengthen global resilience
New platform focuses on connecting communities with scalable solutions to build resilience and manage drought risks …
IWMI’s new strategy shows the way forward for collective action on water security
Strategy 2024–2030 sets course for the next stage of the organization’s research and innovation journey …
IWMI to expand groundbreaking Africa earth observation project
New grant will enable expanded scope and collaboration and make actionable water information accessible to governments and other groups …
Circular economies can become “the most inclusive” in Africa
Through resource efficiency, circular design, water reuse, repair and recycling, African nations can customize their economic systems to maximize both social benefits and sustainability …
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 …
IWMI in the news
Reflections on CGIAR’s week-long discussions on food system science
More than 13,600 participants from around the world registered for the inaugural CGIAR Science Week at the UN Complex, Nairobi, April 7-12, 2025. The International Water Management Institute was among …
Science-backed solutions buoying water security in East Africa
In a region highly dependent on rainfall for growing crops, climate change is threatening water security but science-backed solutions are helping turn the tide. Global leaders, scientists, policymakers and development …
Protecting glaciers for water resilience
The Himalayan glaciers are melting and we need to slow this crisis to protect future generations …
Africa’s leaders must protect water towers
As water degrade, the ripple effects are felt across borders, exacerbating droughts, water scarcity and food insecurity. What can we do about this? …
On the edge: Africa’s water towers at risk—A call for collective action
Africa’s high-altitude ecosystems that provide essential water resources for millions are at risk and we need collective action …
Lawmakers and experts unite to advance water governance reforms in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
IWMI convened a high-level session with lawmakers and experts in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to advance water governance reforms under the WRAP Programme. The dialogue focused on implementing provincial water …