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Pathways for promoting sustainable fruit & vegetable systems in Sri Lanka

Experts explored the challenges to and opportunities for healthier diets by strengthening fruit and vegetable value chains.

IWMI introduces sustainable water management to farming community in Pakistan

Women and girls are learning to conserve water and boost productivity while reducing water stress in Okara, Punjab.

Reflecting on NEXUS Gains’ outcomes in South Asia: Groundwater rises again

Over three years, NEXUS Gains has worked across South Asia, applying diverse approaches to help address groundwater depletion.

Gendered climate vulnerability hotspot mapping for inclusive action in Ghana  

This tool will contribute to informed decision making which addresses the specific needs of diverse social groups. 

Towards a new generation of wetland stewards

Behavioural changes through wetland conservation and education are urgently required to alter the human-wetlands relationship.

IWMI supports climate-smart agriculture in Ethiopia

Solar-powered irrigation is contributing to improved food security and incomes for farmers in the Oromia and Central Ethiopia regions.

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.

Small streams, big possibilities for Central Asia

IWMI is a partner in Hydro4U which focuses on small-scale hydropower in Central Asia to address issues including water scarcity.

Transferring flood waters underground builds community climate resilience in India

IWMI began piloting underground transfer of floods for irrigation (UTFI) in a village in the Ganges Basin in 2015.

Freshwater canal grabs in Bangladesh are harming local communities

IWMI's Paul Schulze and Deepa Joshi on how freshwater canals are being appropriated by leaseholders for personal gain.

Looking back, moving forward

As IWMI celebrates four decades of research and innovation, former director generals and board chairs share their reflections, learnings, and favorite memories.

Water scarcity and its effects on socio economic activities in the upper west region, Ghana

IWMI research is generating evidence to support decision making on improving access to water for all social groups.

Social transformation in upper Wa West region, Ghana

IWMI-led social transformation analysis is helping to formulate and implement interventions to create resilient communities.