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At UNCCD COP17, IWMI presented a strategy for a financing framework to shift drought finance from crisis response to resilient investments.

Land and water are intrinsically linked. Restoring landscapes means understanding how water moves, where it is stored and how availability changes over time.

Experts identify key priorities for scaling solar irrigation in Nigeria, helping farmers extend production into the dry season.

Last in a three-part series, IWMI researchers reconcile divergent approaches to contemporary wetland governance.

Second in a three-part series, IWMI’s Chaturangi Wickramaratne argues that “rights of nature” offers the strongest foundation for wetland governance.

Over the past five years, India’s agricultural solar program, PM-KUSUM, has installed over 2.5 million solar pumps, making them affordable for smallholder farmers through subsidies. As the government prepares PM-KUSUM

Ahead of Stockholm World Water Week, leading water scientist Roberto Lenton argues that a global institutional architecture for water is long overdue.

First in a three-part series on wetland governance, IWMI’s Matthew McCartney argues for human rights over emerging “rights of nature” frameworks.

Innovative finance, partnerships and farmer support will determine Ethiopia and Nigeria's solar irrigation future.

How fiscal reform of agricultural subsidies and tariffs can finance land restoration.

Lessons from Jordan’s refugee and host communities outline the enabling conditions that should shape the design and scaling of lasting climate adaptation.

Selected finalists will have the opportunity to pitch their innovations at the World Circular Economy Forum 2026 in India.

A modest zonal nursery is helping restore landscapes and livelihoods while inspiring environmental stewards in Ethiopia's Halaba community.

IWMI researchers develop a site selection approach for Jordan where climate hazards, social conditions and governance needs align.

A GIS-powered decision support tool helps livelihood officials in India target livestock investments where they can have the greatest impact.

IWMI researchers translate responsible scaling principles into practice by embedding inclusive innovation pathways in food systems.

The final blog in this series explores how AI was used to capture deeper community feedback in India and how those insights can influence decision-making.

IWMI's Muluken Elias Adamseged shares how Africa’s true irrigation potential will be unlocked by an innovative and coherent investment framework that connects water, energy, markets and finance into functional, sustainable

The second blog in this three-part series explores the motivations of community volunteers in India and the challenges they face.

In conversation with IWMI, Sabina Shonhiwa says reliable access to water could transform her community far beyond agricultural gains alone.

The first blog in this three-part series explores why lived experience should be at the heart of designing and improving water interventions in India.

Countries can make progress on SDG 6 by integrating groundwater into water planning, policy and investment.

How a gender-transformative methodology applied in Malawi evolved into a research tool for inclusive innovation adoption and responsible scaling.

A short film exploring flood risks through expert insights and guidance on preparing for extreme weather events.