IWMI’s Al Murunah project scales nature-based solutions to achieve water-security in the MENA region 

IWMI and partners are documenting the economic, social, and environmental impacts of nature-based-solutions across its four pilots in Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, and the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPT) — making the

Brazil pioneers AI-powered Water Resilience Tracker 

The groundbreaking use of artificial intelligence in the Water Resilience Tracker is strengthening water and climate governance.

Students in Ghana champion sustainable waste management

A program for schools and youth empowers the next generation to be waste segregation champions and participate in innovative waste management solutions.

Explainer: Microplastics

Microplastics have infiltrated what people breathe, eat and drink. What does this mean for water?

Pilot site in Jordan demonstrates nature-based solutions for UK delegation

The community of Wadi Al-Seer showcased resilient water solutions including canal restoration, spring rehabilitation, agroecology and climate-smart agriculture.

Protecting glaciers for water resilience

The Himalayan glaciers are melting and we need to slow this crisis to protect future generations.

The Legend of the River God

On World Water Day 2025, IWMI presents The Legend of the River God of Mankran, a powerful tale from Ghana that blends folklore with urgent environmental lessons.

Africa’s leaders must protect water towers

As water degrade, the ripple effects are felt across borders, exacerbating droughts, water scarcity and food insecurity. What can we do about this?

On the edge: Africa’s water towers at risk—A call for collective action

Africa's high-altitude ecosystems that provide essential water resources for millions are at risk and we need collective action.

Lawmakers and experts unite to advance water governance reforms in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

IWMI convened a high-level session with lawmakers and experts in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to advance water governance reforms under the WRAP Programme. The dialogue focused on implementing provincial water

Does saving water really save water? We rethink water conservation in Jordan

Jordan looks at systems thinking for water conservation and the irrigation paradox.

Preserving Africa’s glaciers is protecting our future 

Africa’s glaciers hold the future of water for millions and we must act this World Water Day before they vanish.

MENA’s Food Future Depends on Understanding Water, Land, and Climate as One

World Water Day emphasizes the need for an integrated approach in MENA to address the region’s worsening water crisis

IWMI launches Eyes On The Storm – a global webinar series on advancing early warning for all

Join the world's top experts for 19 webinars throughout 2025 to gain insights and navigate the evolving landscape of disaster preparedness.

Women leaders tackle South Africa’s growing water crisis

As South Africa's water crisis deepens, women are driving research, policy and community-based solutions for water resilience.

A BRIGHT future for food, water and energy security research in Sri Lanka

A new CGIAR-led national survey of Sri Lankan households links water to their well-being.

Partner collaboration on water resilience tool set to bridge science-to-policy interface

The Water Resilience Tracker will assist governments in Brazil, Egypt, Malawi and Nepal to strengthen national water governance and build climate resilience.

IWMI to host Secretariat of the Global Commission on the Economics of Water

International research and innovation institute will facilitate next stage of the Global Commission, as it shares its recommendations for action.

Women in Nepalese farming community take lead to tackle disaster-induced challenges

A women-led agricultural initiative in Lalitpur, Nepal uses solar irrigation technology to boost the resiliency of their community.

Challenges to and opportunities for women’s empowerment in building climate resilient communities in rural Ghana

Supporting women farmers and micro-entrepreneurs in Northwestern Ghana diversifies income sources and enhances their economic resilience.

Pakistan launches drought monitoring system to combat climate risks

IWMI and the Pakistan Meteorological Department have launched PakDMS, a real-time drought monitoring and early warning system designed to strengthen drought forecasting and support climate resilience. Supported by FCDO and

A collaborative approach strengthens Sri Lanka’s groundwater conservation

UK's Minister for Indo-Pacific launches citizen science element of Jaffna groundwater project.

Smart farming transforms agriculture in Sri Lanka

How the GeoGoviya platform is revolutionizing climate-smart agriculture.

IWMI installs flux tower in Chakwal to enhance agricultural data and climate resilience

IWMI has launched a cutting-edge Eddy Covariance Flux Tower at the Barani Agricultural Research Institute in Chakwal to generate real-time, localized data that supports smarter farming and water management. The