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Paul Pavelic

Senior Researcher - Hydrogeology

Paul Pavelic is an expert in groundwater hydrology, managed aquifer recharge, and water reuse. He has a background working for the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Land and Water in Australia, focusing on managed aquifer recharge and water reuse.


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Latest news for Paul Pavelic

Mohammed Nurul Islam, a 60-year-old farmer and micro Solar Irrigation Pump (SIP) user, sets up his portable solar pump in Goalia village, Barishal, Bangladesh. The micro SIP, provided to a farmers' group by the Bangladesh Rice Research Institute (BRRI), aims to reduce reliance on diesel pumps and improve irrigation access for local farmers. Photo: Tanmoy Bhaduri/IWMI
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What the evidence says about solar irrigation and groundwater sustainability in Bangladesh

An IWMI study shows that solar irrigation expansion under fee-for-service model can happen without risk to groundwater sustainability ...
Farmers use groundwater to irrigate crops in Gaibandha Char, Bangladesh. Photo: Tanmoy Bhaduri/IWMI
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Explainer: Groundwater

Groundwater is essential for human health, food production and ecosystems. With proper management, it provides a reliable and resilient source of water in the face of drought and climate change ...
Maurice Owino, a smallholder farmer in Siaya County, Kenya, in his land. His solar-powered irrigation pump has boosted yields and increased resilience to drought. Photo: SunCulture
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IWMI and climate tech startup SunCulture establish landmark partnership to advance sustainable solar irrigation in Kenya 

The pioneering partnership aims to scale solar irrigation for climate-resilient agriculture and safeguard Kenya’s water resources ...
Project team members about to depart for fieldwork in Luangprabang Province, Lao PDR. Photo credit: Somphasith Douangsavanh/IWMI
Blogs

Lao PDR further enhances its groundwater management

IWMI and partners continue working with Lao DPR’s Department of Water Resources (DWR) to progress its sustainable groundwater management plans through policy support and training in four provinces ...

Latest publications by Paul Pavelic

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Strengthening managed aquifer recharge investments through evidence: insights from the Ramganga Basin in India

International Water Management Institute | February 12th, 2026
Alam, Mohammad Faiz; Sharma, Navneet; Pavelic, Paul; Sikka, Alok
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Stakeholder Forum of the Sub-sector Working Group on Irrigation (SSWG-IR): solar-powered groundwater irrigation for climate resilience and water security - overcoming barriers for sustainable and inclusive adoption in Lao PDR

International Water Management Institute | February 10th, 2026
Inphonephong, Souphalack; Pavelic, Paul; Vongxay, V.; Bounnavong, K.; Phiengvilayvanh, T.
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Sustainable groundwater development for improved agrarian livelihoods in Sub-Saharan Africa: a decadal update

Taylor and Francis | November 25th, 2025
Pavelic, Paul; Verma, Shilp; Villholth, Karen G.
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English, Greek, Thai

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