Sarfraz Munir
Senior Regional Researcher
Sarfraz Munir has over 25 years of experience in environmentally sustainable irrigated agriculture, climate smart water management, modernization and digitalization of irrigation systems, hydrologic analysis and capacity building. He is currently involved in the following projects: Capacity Building for Climate Change Adaptation in South Asia (Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan), Water Management for Enhanced Productivity – Component Lead of Agricultural Water Management and Governance in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan and Australia Pakistan Water Security Initiative (APWSI) – Groundwater modelling of Islamabad, Pakistan.
Current projects
Latest news for Sarfraz Munir
IWMI’s new Wiqaya project aims to build transboundary resilience to sand and dust storms
On this International Day of Combating Sand and Dust Storms, IWMI is shedding light on its new Wiqaya project that is bringing together governments, communities and partners to deliver practical, ...
Smart irrigation transforms water management for farmers in Pakistan
Farmers in Chakwal are increasingly adopting innovative solutions such as soil moisture sensors that allow them to manage water resources efficiently while achieving better crop yields ...
Latest publications by Sarfraz Munir
Journal Article
Transboundary river water quality assessment: a case study of Kabul River Basin, Pakistan
Springer | June, 2025
Brief
Wastewater reuse in Pakistan: highlights of recent literature reviews
International Water Management Institute | December 17th, 2024
Journal Article
Field validation of NDVI to identify crop phenological signatures
Springer | October, 2024
