Why unifying behind anticipatory action in fragile settings should be a priority for the humanitarian sector

Early actions in fragile and conflict-affected settings should prioritize the needs of displaced communities and employ the humanitarian principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality and independence.

Digital twins

A technology pioneered in space exploration is now being used to manage product life cycles, smart cities, and river basins. But what is it exactly?

Floods in Kenya underscore urgent need for anticipatory action in disaster situations

Holistic, integrated planning across sectors is vital to ensure disaster response is timely and effective.

Episode 7: Egypt’s Policy Pathways

Join us in Egypt for the final stop on the Policy Pathways world tour! This week, we delve deep into the food, land and water challenges confronting Egypt as the

First edition of Salinity Magazine looks at saline agriculture

The publication is a collaboration between the Netherlands Food Partnership (NFP) and the Netherlands Water Partnership (NWP) together with the International Water Management Institute (IWMI).

Creating a roadmap in the Songwe to unlock its potential

In the face of multiple challenges, collaborative efforts are essential to navigate the complexities of sustainable basin management.

ECOWAS, IWMI call for efficient water resources management

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and IWMI seek to work together to address the challenges of water scarcity, climate change, and sustainable irrigational agriculture practices in the

Hydropower: Can it hold up against climate change?

Matthew McCartney comments on the stabilizing role of hydropower in building resilience to drought.

IWMI launches the Climate Smart Governance dashboard in Sri Lanka

The dashboard will support policy makers with timely climate adaptation interventions.

IWMI, GIDA sign MoU to boost irrigation farming

IWMI and the Ghana Irrigation Development Authority (GIDA) enter into a five-year agreement aimed at significantly transforming the irrigation system for year-round cultivation.

Greening gray infrastructure: uncovering the complexity of Nature-based Solutions

Nature-based Solutions (NbS) are a hot topic in environment and landscape planning networks. But are they a silver bullet for solving the climate crisis?

Water security takes center stage in anticipatory action

IWMI partners with the Anticipation Hub to advance water security in fragile and conflict-affected settings.

The hidden crisis of disaster displacement and host community struggles in rural areas of Pakistan

While disaster-induced migration tends to be short-term, slow-onset climate-induced migration may be more permanent and on a larger scale.

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.

Waste or resource?

How a circular water and food economy is affecting the nutrition, health and livelihoods of refugee and host communities in East Africa.

Episode 6: Lao’s Policy Pathways

Discover the challenges and solutions for sustainable development in landlocked Laos with Policy Pathways' penultimate episode.

A glass half full? Facing up to our water futures

Alan Nicol gave a TEDx Talk on collective action approaches in responding to the unprecedented series of risks and threats facing the global commons.

Between interest and influence

The WE-ACT project is fostering effective transboundary water collaboration and streamlined decision-making.

Modern tools and ancient smarts

Al Murunah’s unique approach to climate adaptation and development combines nature-based solutions with agricultural water management interventions and a gender perspective.

Protecting Ghana’s Water Futures through Citizen Science

Women and youth empowered to foster responsible environmental stewardship in unique demonstration activity.

Episode 5: Nigeria’s Policy Pathways

Join us as we journey to Nigeria, to explore how policy coherence can tackle sustainable development challenges in Africa's economic giant.

Gil Levine, champion of international collaboration, dies at 96

Levine’s lengthy and impactful career included helping establish what is now the International Water Management Institute.

GERD will greatly contribute to mutual benefit of region

IWMI's Abdulkarim Seid comments on the potential of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD).

Role of nature-based solutions for improving urban water security

Mohsin Hafeez discusses the potential of nature-based solutions in dealing with climate shocks faced by vulnerable people in the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi.