News

Read about all that’s happening at IWMI;
our blogs, media coverage, upcoming events and latest news.
Plus check out some of our great videos.

Collective action for healthy rivers

IWMI and partners cleaned up rivers and raised awareness on the vital importance of river ecosystems.

COP16 underscored need for increased global collaboration on biodiversity targets 

IWMI participated in discussions on competing demands on water and their impact on ecosystems at the 2024 UN Convention on Biological Diversity.

Stories from the Indian Sundarbans about loss and damage

The findings aim to contribute to a context-relevant Assessment Framework for Loss and Damage.

Evidence-based policymaking

IWMI’s work on food, land and water in Lao PDR aims to improve the agriculture sector and rural development as a whole.

Women defining water, energy, food and ecosystems leadership in Nepal

While there is ample evidence of women’s roles and expertise in the management of resources, the literature is often silent on gender.

Climate finance for resilience is a necessity to counter the ongoing drought in Zambia

Estimates of losses in the agriculture and food sector and disease burdens underscore the need for strong policy frameworks, monitoring and management tools.

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.

Odisha’s integrated approach to food, land and water

The new report by IWMI and the Council on Energy, Environment and Water highlights the strengthening of policy coherence.

Pakistan’s first EC flux towers installed in Rahim Yar Khan

The Flux Towers, installed by IWMI, will measure data on agricultural water usage, carbon emissions and energy fluxes.

New Cambridge Sustainability Commission on Water for Food Futures

Funded by the International Water Management Institute, the results will be published in Cambridge’s journal Global Sustainability.

Stories of gender and social inclusion 

IWMI's work under Accelerating Impacts of CGIAR Climate Research for Africa aims to build climate-resilient livelihoods.

Water and conflict

Episode one of the Water and Conflict Podcast with CGIAR looks at water systems as a critical area affected by conflict and human displacement.

Water challenges in Adamawa State

Episode two of the Water and Conflict Podcast with CGIAR explores water challenges and the impact of the photovoice project.