South Africa Summit to make water an investment priority

An African summit to improve access to water was held in Cape Town, South Africa, attended by several leaders from

Can Pakistan turn recurring monsoon chaos into long-term water security?

As Pakistan braces for another intense monsoon, the crisis presents both a stark warning and a rare opportunity — underscoring

Explainer: Groundwater

Groundwater is essential for human health, food production and ecosystems. With proper management, it provides a reliable and resilient source

The Frontlines Learning Exchange webinar series sheds light on science in difficult places

FLEX shares critical knowledge on climate resilience from conflict-affected settings and offers a space for learning, collaboration and collective action

Shaping climate action in Ghana: the legacy of the Resilience Against Climate Change project

As the EU-funded Resilience Against Climate Change – Social Transformation Research and Policy Advocacy (REACH-STR) project comes to a close

Communities lead the sustainable management of the Nong Lom wetlands in Lao PDR 

IWMI works with members of communities in the Nong Lom wetlands, empowering them to lead the protection, management and development

A blueprint for scalable water and waste solutions emerges in Ethiopia 

Ethiopia is laying the groundwork for circular bioeconomy and paving the way for sustainable development.

The Nabataean Codex: an ancient whisper in the age of climate change 

This feature is exploring The Nabataean Agriculture, a 10th-century manuscript on ancient farming wisdom and sustainable practices that resonate with

A digital revolution in action is transforming water management in Africa

Through the Digital Innovations for Water Secure Africa initiative, IWMI and its partners are addressing water challenges across the continent

Research partnerships help build resilience of vulnerable communities and fragile ecosystems in Ethiopia’s Somali Region

IWMI, WFP and other stakeholders are co-designing evidence-based approaches to address climate risks and ecosystem degradation to ensure sustainable water

IWMI and DWFI partner on Cambridge Sustainability Commission on Water for Food Futures 

The new partnership aims to advance innovative approaches and policies to ensure a more secure future for global water and

IWMI and partners tackle water security challenges in Mexico through cutting-edge technology

Mexican water officials and IWMI’s experts explore challenges related to water security in Mexico and work to identify solutions that

What happens when a marginalized village gets water?

In the hills of Sindhupalchowk in Nepal, a newly installed solar lift system carries water uphill to reach the fields

May-June 2025 Research Journal Roundup

Roundup of research, journal and other academic articles from May and June 2025.

How a municipality in Nepal is creating a model for local groundwater governance

The International Water Management Institute (IWMI) is working with the Barahathawa Municipality in the Madhesh Province of Nepal to enhance

Machine learning, earth observation and community insights will enhance flood risk management in Kenya 

IWMI is working with stakeholders in Kenya’s Turkana County on an innovative flood detection and forecasting model that will deliver

Can constructed wetlands close the loop on wastewater?

As wetlands disappear, constructed alternatives are stepping in. In this feature story, we look at whether they can keep up.

Women are hit hardest when climate strikes in Pakistan 

For effective climate action - inclusion, equity and empowerment are essential.

Water: The overlooked link in food systems

If water systems management is not prioritized, efforts to build resilient food systems in Africa will fall short.

When we reimagine our relationship with wetlands both ecosystems and humans benefit 

Many indigenous cultures and local communities around the world show us how to live with nature. When we understand the

Taking science to difficult places: field notes from Ethiopia’s Dolo Ado 

What it takes to collect data, build trust and deliver innovation in one of the most flood-prone refugee zones in

Anticipating the flood: science, technology and survival in Ethiopia’s Somali Region 

IWMI is working with the World Food Programme and other stakeholders to apply water science to reshape flood preparedness, response

Why wetlands must be central to building hydrological resilience – beyond protection

At this year’s Ramsar Convention, IWMI and the Global Commission on the Economics of Water will champion wetlands as essential

Water accounting insights to revitalize irrigation schemes in Ethiopia

IWMI used its water accounting approach to identify measures to revitalize the Amibara Irrigation Scheme — with a potential to

Solarizing will make agriculture resilient in South Asia and East Africa 

Supported by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), the SoLAR project will build on proven models approaches to

Water quality matters for water security 

To ensure a safe and sufficient water supply for all, water quality issues must be addressed globally.

Nepal pilots smart tools to transform its irrigation water management 

The Babai irrigation project in western Nepal is using real-time data and soil sensors to address irrigation inequality and enhance

IWMI’s new Wiqaya project aims to build transboundary resilience to sand and dust storms 

On this International Day of Combating Sand and Dust Storms, IWMI is shedding light on its new Wiqaya project that

How Bangladesh can gain from managing floodwater

Floodwater management offers a promising opportunity for Bangladesh's agriculture to tackle water scarcity, mitigate flooding and promote sustainable development.

India to get its first AI-based chatbot to tackle drought

SukhaRakshak AI, the drought protector, is to transform the realities of millions of farmers and their communities.

Foresight and trade-offs analysis to identify innovative solutions for agricultural sustainability in Pakistan

A team of researchers from IWMI and IFPRI are exploring hydro-economic modeling and trade-offs in the agricultural sector to achieve

Tourism, tragedy and the climate warning we’re ignoring 

How government preparedness, water actions and public awareness can save lives and sustain tourism amid climate challenges in Pakistan.

Detailed climate projections bolster Sri Lanka’s adaptation planning

Dynamic downscaling reveals potential future climate change impacts across the country.

IWMI for solar irrigation to protect Balochistan’s water resources

With Balochistan’s groundwater levels declining and aquifers under stress, stakeholders advocate clean energy to lower farming costs and safeguard resilience

Co-design shapes water solutions in Uzbekistan

Water solutions must be built not just for people, but with them. When co-design is understood not just as a

Soil testing for plant nutrient management

This video shows farmers how to take soil samples for testing. It was produced by the International Water Management Institute

IWMI welcomes Henk Ovink as new Board Chair 

Doulaye Kone, Cristina Rumbaitis del Rio and Debra Tan will join the Board as IWMI takes forward its Strategy 2024-2030

European Union and IWMI mark successful conclusion of REACH-STR project

The project developed evidence-based solutions to help vulnerable communities in northern Ghana better withstand the impact of climate change.

Could an AI game accelerate decision-making on groundwater management? 

IWMI researchers created a groundwater game that uses Generative AI to allow players to understand the complexities of decision-making for

IWMI and Egypt’s Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation sign MoU to advance climate resilience in the water sector

The collaboration will strengthen cooperation under the Action on Water Adaptation and Resilience (AWARe) Initiative.

IWMI and CGIAR continue commitment to enhance water and climate planning in Pakistan

CGIAR Science Programs on Policy Innovations and on Climate Action were launched in Pakistan, introducing three digital platforms to aid

Water entrepreneurship can drive solar irrigation and climate mitigation in Nepal 

Small solar pumps help individual farmers, but larger systems that serve collective fields could drive uptake and lift rural incomes

The Jahez project works to strengthen climate resilience for refugee and host communities in Jordan 

IWMI and partners are supporting the Government of Jordan to localize early warning systems, collaborative planning, impact-based forecasting and inclusive

IWMI and partners are catalyzing climate resilience in India

The recent launch of the CGIAR Climate Action Program in the Indian states of Odisha and Tamil Nadu marks a

Digital tools launched to improve water, climate planning

IWMI launched three new digital platforms to help Pakistan better manage its water, food and energy resources amid serious climate

How the process tracing methodology maximizes impact assessment

This blog sheds light on how this impact assessment methodology generates key insights, enhances understanding and shapes change.

Pakistan looks beyond drought with innovation turning crisis into hope

Smarter water use and inclusive planning are critical as the country finds new ways to manage water and protect vulnerable

Coordinated investment in irrigation is key to Kenya’s future

Climate-smart, inclusive irrigation solutions empower Kenya’s farmers.

Water buffalo sustain rural life with milk, manure and muscle 

On Working Animal Day, IWMI pays tribute to the vital role of the water buffalo in rural economies, from the

Water-energy-food-ecosystem nexus approach presents a solution for transboundary resources management in Nepal 

Stakeholders in the Rangun watershed in Nepal’s Mahakali-Karnali River Basin illustrate how a holistic approach across the Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystem Nexus can