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News

Tourism, tragedy and the climate warning we’re ignoring 

Features
How government preparedness, water actions and public awareness can save lives and sustain tourism amid climate challenges in Pakistan.

IWMI and CGIAR continue commitment to enhance water and climate planning in Pakistan

News
CGIAR Science Programs on Policy Innovations and on Climate Action were launched in Pakistan, introducing three digital platforms to aid smarter decision-making for efficient water use and climate resilience.

Pakistan looks beyond drought with innovation turning crisis into hope

Features
Smarter water use and inclusive planning are critical as the country finds new ways to manage water and protect vulnerable communities.

Blogs

Detailed climate projections bolster Sri Lanka’s adaptation planning

Dynamic downscaling reveals potential future climate change impacts across the country.

Co-design shapes water solutions in Uzbekistan

Water solutions must be built not just for people, but with them. When co-design is understood not just as a method but as a mindset it can help navigate the complexities of water management – not just in Uzbekistan but globally.

Could an AI game accelerate decision-making on groundwater management? 

IWMI researchers created a groundwater game that uses Generative AI to allow players to understand the complexities of decision-making for groundwater management.

Media releases

IWMI welcomes Henk Ovink as new Board Chair 

Doulaye Kone, Cristina Rumbaitis del Rio and Debra Tan will join the Board as IWMI takes forward its Strategy 2024-2030 for research and innovation.

IWMI signs agreements with key partners in West Africa to advance regional water security  

Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with ECOWAS and Sierra Leone’s water agency signal regional commitment to science-driven water governance.

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.

In the media

IWMI and Egypt’s Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation sign MoU to advance climate resilience in the water sector

The collaboration will strengthen cooperation under the Action on Water Adaptation and Resilience (AWARe) Initiative.

Digital tools launched to improve water, climate planning

IWMI launched three new digital platforms to help Pakistan better manage its water, food and energy resources amid serious climate challenges.

Coordinated investment in irrigation is key to Kenya’s future

Climate-smart, inclusive irrigation solutions empower Kenya’s farmers.

Videos

Soil testing for plant nutrient management

Videos
This video shows farmers how to take soil samples for testing. It was produced by the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) in partnership with Sri Lanka’s Department of Agriculture and the World Vegetable Center under the CGIAR Better Diets and Nutrition Program.

Integrated rice-fish culture improves food security for farmers in Lao PDR

Videos
In Lao PDR's Sanamxay district, the International Water Management Institute (IWMI), through the CGIAR Initiative on Agroecology, is helping farmers adopt integrated rice-fish farming to enhance food security and nutrition in their communities.

How digital solutions help farmers prepare for new climate realities

Videos
IWMI Deputy Director-General Rachel McDonnell discusses how climate information systems deliver vital weather and crop insights to farmers in the Devex Decoding Food Systems series.
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