News
SWAT+ hydrological modelling to feature in Nepal’s national curriculum
IWMI’s capacity building on the SWAT+ hydrological model will help integrate it into the Masters of Hydrology and Meteorology curriculum.
Features
Data for decision making via the Climate-Smart Governance dashboard
IWMI pre-launched the Climate-Smart Governance (CSG) dashboard at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan earlier this week.
News
Transboundary collaboration on the Limpopo
Africa’s first prototype digital twin comes home to the Limpopo River Basin.
Blogs
Climate finance for resilience is a necessity to counter the ongoing drought in Zambia
Estimates of losses in the agriculture and food sector and disease burdens underscore the need for strong policy frameworks, monitoring and management tools.
Features
IWMI is working with governments to build water resilience at COP29
IWMI women researchers are leading the way on actionable policy recommendations and implementation for water resource management.
Blogs
IWMI is helping to address gaps in Africa’s water data
A collaborative, stakeholder-driven approach is enhancing capacity and tailoring solutions to local needs.
News
Data on continental-scale river discharge are crucial to address water demand
IWMI researchers assess the data gap, existing methods and technologies for river discharge estimation in Africa.
In the media
Minister reiterates govt’s resolve to address water woes
At Pakistan Water Week, the Minister noted the urgent need for significant investments in climate resilience and international support.
News
Pakistan Water Week 2024 aims to tackle the water and food security crises
The event takes place from Nov. 4-8 under the theme of "Building a Climate-Resilient Future."
News
Partnerships the main driver at Cairo Water Week 2024
IWMI achieved a number of important milestones and showcased innovations for sustainable water management.
Blogs
Misinformation deepens the impact of conflict and floods in Sudan
Misinformation is fueling confusion, delaying aid and putting more lives at risk as false narratives distort the true scale of the crisis.
News
Dashboard to improve decision making on aquaculture expansion in Myanmar
The Aquaculture Decision Support Tool shows climate hazards, suitability, land use and waterbodies, and supply and demand conditions.
Features
India Water Week 2024 underscores collective action for water security
The forum explored the role of partnerships, technology and community engagement in securing India’s water resources.
News
IWMI appoints Olufunke Cofie as Africa Director for Research Impact
New role will oversee research-for-development capabilities across Africa.
In the media
IWMI tackles water scarcity in Punjab with groundbreaking GMIS
The Groundwater Management Information System (GMIS) can help in developing water policies and better water management practices.
Features
What the attempts to clean the Seine reveal about water pollution worldwide
Paris’s efforts highlight the difficulty cities face in cleaning waterways to preserve human, animal and ecosystem health.
Features
A conversation with IWMI’s knowledge management team on enhancing agricultural research with FAO’s AGRIS and AGROVOC programs
AGRIS is a comprehensive bibliographic database focused on agriculture and nutrition, while AGROVOC is a multilingual thesaurus covering a wide range of agricultural terms.
Videos
Modeling water flows in the Limpopo River Basin using drone technology
Environmental flow assessments (e-flows) are essential tools to understand the health, dynamics and ecology of river systems.
Videos
Citizen science for action on water quality in southern Africa
The Enviro Champs are working with partners to draw attention to water quality and environmental issues in local ecosystems.
News
IWMI facilitates dialogue as Nepal works to amend its key water legislation
Experts call for legislation that is holistic, inclusive and timely to address critical issues regarding sustainable use of water resources.
News
IWMI signs MoU with the League of Arab States
The agreement will facilitate further cooperation in the water security agenda of the Arab region.
In the media
Strengthening water security: IWMI and League of Arab States forge strategic partnership
Through partnerships with the LAS and other relevant stakeholders, IWMI seeks to enhance regional coordination on water security goals.
Blogs
The Souss-Massa online water accounting dashboard promotes informed resource management
The dashboard uses data from the Water Accounting+ framework to offer a comprehensive view of the basin’s water resources status.
Blogs
Youth for a water-secure world
It is important to recognize that young professionals can make contributions to issues usually considered “beyond their scope.”
Blogs
Remote sensing data for water resources assessments in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA)
Water assessments that are based on verified, high-quality data result in more resilient agricultural systems, decrease water-related disputes and elevate the quality of life for millions.
Blogs
Can digital twins help river basin management in developing countries?
The adoption of digital twins can be challenging but opportunities are growing as technology becomes more affordable.
Features
Staying afloat when disaster strikes
How the residents of Chrystler’s Farm took a proactive approach to disaster response.
News
Closing the African data gap
New open access database is valuable for sustainable development in the energy and water sectors.
In the media
Pakistan gets cutting-edge technology to monitor water flow in irrigation canals
Indus Telemetry has been installed by IWMI under the USAID-funded Water Management for Enhanced Productivity project.
Press releases
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.
Videos
Citizen science empowers local communities
Local communities in Ahafo Ano Southwest District of Ghana have become active participants in water management and sustainability.
In the media
Solve water problems alongside food, energy: World Water Council
Rachael McDonnell said that matters related to water play an important role across sectors, including food, at the World Water Forum in Bali.