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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Press releases
IWMI to expand groundbreaking Africa earth observation project
New grant will enable expanded scope and collaboration and make actionable water information accessible to governments and other groups.
Blogs
Visionary integration
IWMI presents a digital twin concept for management of the Limpopo River basin.
Press releases
IWMI announces development of a new, Google-supported tool that will harness AI and satellite data for water reuse in the Middle East and North...
A new grant from Google’s philanthropic arm will help researchers develop a tool to bolster water security and climate resilience in the Middle East and North Africa.
In the media
IWMI announces development of a new, Google supported tool that will harness AI and satellite data for water reuse in the Middle East and...
IWMI will also develop an online dashboard that will provide accessible and comprehensive information on wastewater generation and recycling potential in Egypt, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.
Blogs
Information meets innovation: Climate data for resilient food value chains in CWANA
Improving climate data availability through platforms like F2R-CWANA can enhance the analysis and understanding of climate impacts.
Publications
February-March 2023 Research Journal Roundup
Roundup of research, journal and other academic articles from February to March 2023.
Blogs
Accelerating climate adaptation in the Zambezi River Basin through digital innovations
Digital innovations can mitigate risks by providing services and technologies for planning, forecasting, reducing impact, and compensating losses.
Publications
December 2022- January 2023 Research Journal Roundup
As we transitioned into a new year, IWMI researchers continued to advance our knowledge of how we can strengthen natural resource management, improve food resiliency, and promote gender equity.
Features
Lisa-Maria Rebelo celebrated as a leader in remote sensing: her advice to aspiring female researchers
This International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we celebrate Dr. Lisa-Maria Rebelo’s achievements and inquire of her advice for the next generation of aspiring female researchers.
Publications
September-November 2022 Research Journal Roundup
Roundup of research, journal and other academic articles from September to November.
Blogs
More nations can be better prepared for drought as IWMI takes its space-based monitoring tool online
IWMI has launched its next-generation South Asia Drought Monitoring System (SADMS) platform.
Blogs
Solar Irrigation Pump (SIP) Sizing Tool
IWMI-ICAR-BISA
Beta Version
By offering 1400-2200 hours of reliable, zero marginal cost, green energy for pumping, solar irrigation pumps (SIP) can be a godsend for farmers,...
Blogs
Voices from Below
In Bihar, India, the existing agriculture inequalities exacerbated by the climate distress has exposed the marginalized farmers especially women sharecroppers and laborers to intersectionality of vulnerabilities by caste, class, geographical location, age, ethnicity, and gender.
In the media
Forecasting a hot, dry future
Rachael McDonnell spoke to Nature Asia about the impacts of drought and the critical need to monitor and analyze them.
Publications
July-August 2022 Research Journal Roundup
Roundup of research, journal and other academic articles from July and August
News
Planning for drought in MENA
As part of its MENAdrought project, IWMI is working with the governments of Jordan, Lebanon and Morocco to develop drought action plans.
Blogs
Turning the tide on drought in Jordan, Lebanon and Morocco
If we don’t take pre-emptive action to turn the tide on drought preparedness, we are very likely to see devastating impacts on food and water security for millions of people.
Features
How water-smart agricultural solutions can help us stall desertification and thrive in the face of future droughts
Mitigating desertification and drought impacts, with water-smart solutions and digital innovations.
Features
Demonstrating how data partnerships can underpin effective water-resources management in Ethiopia
The project can serve as a model for promoting more effective water management in river basins across the country.
Blogs
Exploring agricultural water challenges and opportunities in West Africa as climate change signals a new normal
Enhancing the sector’s climate resilience through the scaling of innovative and integrated water management solutions in West Africa.
Features
Key takeaways from IWMI’s participation at the 9th World Water Forum
Roundup blog of IWMI activities, events and sessions at the World Water Forum in Dakar, Senegal.
In the media
Sanitation progress slows to a crawl amid pandemic
On SciDev, Rachael McDonnell emphasized the importance of data for decision-makers to contribute towards the SDG.