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March-April 2025 Research Journal Roundup 

Publications
Roundup of research, journal and other academic articles from March and April 2025.

A young Ethiopian woman inspires others in her community to make it at home  

Features
After migrating three times, Senya started an irrigation-based vegetable farming business; today, she is a role model for young people in her rural community to pursue domestic opportunities.

IWMI and climate tech startup SunCulture establish landmark partnership to advance sustainable solar irrigation in Kenya 

News
The pioneering partnership aims to scale solar irrigation for climate-resilient agriculture and safeguard Kenya’s water resources.

Blogs

Smart irrigation transforms water management for farmers in Pakistan

Farmers in Chakwal are increasingly adopting innovative solutions such as soil moisture sensors that allow them to manage water resources efficiently while achieving better crop yields.

IWMI works to turn water conflict into peace with new framework for the MENA region

In the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), water is often a casualty of political instability, with access disrupted by conflict and poor governance. IWMI's new framework offers a path to turning water management into a tool for local stability and resilience.

How AI can revolutionize water research and management in Africa

At the first Global AI Summit on Africa, IWMI joined leaders, policymakers and innovators from more than 95 countries to explore the potential of Artificial Intelligence to scale existing water solutions to tackle some of the continent’s most pressing challenges.

Media releases

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.

In the media

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...

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....

Protecting glaciers for water resilience

The Himalayan glaciers are melting and we need to slow this crisis to protect future generations.

Videos

Plant hygiene management for healthy vegetable cultivation

Videos
As part of the CGIAR Better Diets and Nutrition Program, IWMI has partnered with the Department of Agriculture, Sri Lanka and the World Vegetable Center to raise awareness on the importance of crop hygiene amongst farmers.

Building climate-resilient rural water supply: insights from Dailekh District, Nepal

Videos
In the rural municipalities of Mahabu and Dungeshwor in Dailekh district IWMI works to enhance inclusive, climate-resilient rural WASH services.

Advancing climate-resilient WASH services: lessons from Sarlahi District, Nepal

Videos
IWMI promotes inclusive, climate-resilient WASH services, with a focus on sanitation and governance, in the rural municipalities of Ramnagar and Parsa in Nepal's Sarlahi district.
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