CGIAR’s BRIGHT National Survey reveals dramatic rise in poverty and food insecurity in Sri Lanka  

The newly released national survey finds one in four households are experiencing multidimensional poverty, while one in three goes hungry.

IRRILINE: Making a good choice of irrigation equipment fit for your purpose

IRRILINE helps Ghanaian farmers make informed decisions on irrigation systems based on their resources and crops.

Editor’s picks: A year in water – 2025

In 2025, we shared over 250 stories and videos on all things water, from climate events, global partnerships to AI solutions. Dive in to see which ones made our favorites

What responsible AI must get right in fragile water contexts

Frontline practitioners share lessons on translating climate intelligence into action without widening risk or exclusion in fragile and conflict-affected settings.

How to create lasting impact for refugees and community members

Circular bio-economy solutions offer a sustainable path to empowering displaced communities.

How systems thinking can drive a more water-secure future for Pakistan

Through advanced hydro-economic models and citizen science, the Indus Basin is seeing effective policy changes across water, energy and food systems.

IRRILINE: Irrigation for all

The IRRILINE service offers easily accessible irrigation advice to smallholder farmers in Ghana by phone.

Kenya set to make irrigation a driver of development

IWMI supports Kenya’s public sector to build evidence-driven, inclusive and climate-resilient irrigation systems aligned with the National Irrigation Sector Investment Plan.

COP30 signals a paradigm shift from emissions-only thinking to resilience and water-centered solutions

In Belém, COP30 highlighted critical pathways for countries to advance water centric climate action.

Nepal among CGIAR pilot countries to co-design Country Strategy Framework

IWMI is leading the development of Nepal’s CGIAR Country Strategy Framework, aiming to scale research for impact across agrifood, land and water system priorities.

Amidst food crisis, Nigerian farmers drive irrigation solutions

A multi-stakeholder dialogue platform in Nigeria takes ambitious strides to advance irrigation systems created and managed by farmers.

From principles to practice — advancing Just Water Partnerships

Launched at COP30, the Principles for Just Water Partnerships were shaped for more inclusive, just and actionable water governance.

IRRILINE: Are my fields suitable for irrigation?

IRRILINE is helping farmers in Ghana assess if their farms are ready to develop irrigation infrastructure.

CGIAR launches Scaling Hub South Asia in Nepal to boost water, agrifood security

IWMI and CGIAR launched the Scaling Hub South Asia to scale proven agriculture, water and energy solutions amid growing climate challenges.

Could red rice be the key to a better future for farmers in Lao PDR?

For smallholder farmers, red rice is emerging as a promising pathway to higher incomes, while meeting growing demand for healthier food and general food security.

Mobility at a crossroads?  

As we commemorate International Migrants Day, there is no doubt: Migration is a growing policy challenge, one that researchers in the Global South must help address.

Systems thinking takes center stage at the World Water Congress in Morocco 

Innovation alone will not secure water’s future. IWMI experts demonstrated that cross-sector planning, community participation and digital tools are key to water security.

A roadmap for solar irrigation expansion in Ethiopia

When policies are coordinated and financial mechanisms are in place, solar irrigation could lift climate pressures and secure a more resilient future for millions of farmers.

Put your principles first — the journey towards Just Water Partnerships

How climate, finance and justice must converge to secure the future of water – on which people and the planet depend.

Effective groundwater management in Jaffna depends on cross-sector collaboration

IWMI project brings together officials, researchers and communities to protect groundwater in Sri Lanka’s northern peninsula.

Kenya and IWMI partner to boost irrigation

As Kenya faces worsening drought conditions, a new partnership between IWMI and the Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation is set to accelerate efforts to expand irrigated land, improve food

Asia Pacific makes gains on economic water security, but gaps persist

Asian Development Bank flagship report calls for inclusive, integrated water management for long-term economic resilience.

Women’s safety is a prerequisite for water security

Violence keeps women out of vital water decisions. For stronger water governance and genuine progress on equality, women’s safety must come first.

IRRILINE: A new service from Farmerline

IRRILINE provides smallholder farmers in Ghana with technological advice and financing support to make individual irrigation investments feasible.