Water, growth and inclusion

IWMI researchers comment on the importance of preserving Colombo's wetland ecosystem as the city becomes more vulnerable to flooding.

The Groundwater Management Information System (GMIS) can help in developing water policies and better water management practices.

Manohara Khadka and Sumitra KC on how entrenched systems and outdated norms continue to hinder Nepal's new generation of women leaders.

Data imbalance can lead to the exclusion of women farmers in policy design and contribute to inequity in economic progress.

The solutions foster adaptation to changing climate conditions and protect biodiversity and freshwater ecosystems within and across boundaries.

IWMI’s research suggests that the technology promotes sustainable farming practices and increases local food production.

Paris’s efforts highlight the difficulty cities face in cleaning waterways to preserve human, animal and ecosystem health.

Funded by the UK government, this project will help to transform climate and water policies in the Global South.

Rachael McDonnell comments on the cycles of flood and drought as climate change intensifies.

IWMI's Smaranika Mahapatra discusses work on micro irrigation systems in Odisha and Assam states in India.

Recognizing women’s roles in agriculture is key to unlocking economic empowerment, bolstering food security and improving nutrition nationwide.

AGRIS is a comprehensive bibliographic database focused on agriculture and nutrition, while AGROVOC is a multilingual thesaurus covering a wide range of agricultural terms.

Environmental flow assessments (e-flows) are essential tools to understand the health, dynamics and ecology of river systems.

The Enviro Champs are working with partners to draw attention to water quality and environmental issues in local ecosystems.

Experts call for legislation that is holistic, inclusive and timely to address critical issues regarding sustainable use of water resources.

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

Bridging gaps between research, policy and implementation can make cities flood-resilient.

Through partnerships with the LAS and other relevant stakeholders, IWMI seeks to enhance regional coordination on water security goals.

The meeting is part of a bottom-up approach to ensuring coherent policies on the use of water resources in agriculture.

IWMI's Amjad Jamal discusses the implications of Pakistan's shift to solar-powered tube wells, specifically unchecked groundwater depletion.

Scaling impactful innovations is crucial for sustainable development in Jordan.

The four-day forum leveraged IWMI’s research on resilience and solidified scientific collaboration with local partners.

The Morocco Resilience Days forum was held in Rabat from June 25-28, 2024.

The dashboard uses data from the Water Accounting+ framework to offer a comprehensive view of the basin’s water resources status.