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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.

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.

Transboundary collaboration on the Limpopo

Africa’s first prototype digital twin comes home to the Limpopo River Basin.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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."

Partnerships the main driver at Cairo Water Week 2024

IWMI achieved a number of important milestones and showcased innovations for sustainable water management.

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.

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.

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.

IWMI appoints Olufunke Cofie as Africa Director for Research Impact

New role will oversee research-for-development capabilities across Africa.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

IWMI signs MoU with the League of Arab States

The agreement will facilitate further cooperation in the water security agenda of the Arab region.

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.

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.

Youth for a water-secure world

It is important to recognize that young professionals can make contributions to issues usually considered “beyond their scope.”

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.

CGIAR Science Week 2024 postponed

Event to be rescheduled for later in the year.

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.

Staying afloat when disaster strikes

How the residents of Chrystler’s Farm took a proactive approach to disaster response.

Closing the African data gap

New open access database is valuable for sustainable development in the energy and water sectors.

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.

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.

Citizen science empowers local communities

Local communities in Ahafo Ano Southwest District of Ghana have become active participants in water management and sustainability.

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.