Resilient water and sanitation systems in Nepal

Integrating resilience to climate change, environmental degradation and disasters into WASH systems offers returns in the long-term.

Climate finance and water   

COP29 is “the finance COP.” We explain climate finance, how it relates to water and what to expect at this

Severe summer weather ruins crops in Asia and Africa causing vegetable prices to skyrocket

Discover how IWMI researchers are using climate-smart agriculture to combat low crop yields in the Global South.

IWMI is working with governments to build water resilience at COP29 

IWMI women researchers are leading the way on actionable policy recommendations and implementation for water resource management.

New Cambridge Sustainability Commission on Water for Food Futures

Funded by the International Water Management Institute, the results will be published in Cambridge’s journal Global Sustainability.

DIWASA is helping to address gaps in Africa’s water data

A collaborative, stakeholder-driven approach is enhancing capacity and tailoring solutions to local needs.

In Kumaon, water’s not under the bridge

IWMI's Suchiradipta Bhattacharjee and Garima Taneja discuss the impact of perennial springs drying up in the Kumaon region.

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.

Minister reiterates govt’s resolve to address water woes

At Pakistan Water Week, the Minister noted the urgent need for significant investments in climate resilience and international support.

The climate crisis is a water crisis

Addressing water resilience in the context of climate change will go a long way to mitigate its effects, particularly on

Pakistan Water Week 2024 aims to tackle the water and food security crises

The event takes place from Nov. 4-8 under the theme of "Building a Climate-Resilient Future."

Partnerships the main driver at Cairo Water Week 2024

IWMI achieved a number of important milestones and showcased innovations for sustainable water management.

Solar lift irrigation to help marginalized farmers in Nepal

A feasibility study conducted in July 2024 showed that the project would deliver 90,000 liters of water a day 100

Water and conflict

Episode one of the Water and Conflict Podcast with CGIAR looks at water systems as a critical area affected by

Water challenges in Adamawa State

Episode two of the Water and Conflict Podcast with CGIAR explores water challenges and the impact of the photovoice project.

The path to water security in Adamawa State

Episode three of The Water and Conflict podcast asks what needs to be done to advance resilience in communities of

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

Climate change and a national economic crisis are overworking rural women in Sri Lanka

Recognizing the labor of climate adaptation can lead to more equitable adaptation policies, according to IWMI research.

Climate change threatens water and sanitation facilities in Nepal

Inclusive collective action together with data-based decision-making can help to address climate vulnerabilities and low adaptive capacities.

Mind the gap

IWMI’s research shows that implementing interventions that promote inclusivity leads to long-term sustainability in landscape management.

Water at the forefront of One Health in Ethiopia

Ethiopia's Water Champions are helping to drive discussions on the complex interplay between water and health, including at the national

How self-help groups are empowering women amid out-migration

The groups are providing rural women with skills training leading to improved incomes as well as a greater say in

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.

Women’s collectives as champions of climate-smart agriculture and water resilience

Collective action among women is found to enhance water efficiency, promote conservation and ensure equitable access to water.