Evidence-based policymaking

IWMI’s work on food, land and water in Lao PDR aims to improve the agriculture sector and rural development as

Odisha’s integrated approach to food, land and water

The new report by IWMI and the Council on Energy, Environment and Water highlights the strengthening of policy coherence.

Collective action for healthy rivers

IWMI and partners cleaned up rivers and raised awareness on the vital importance of river ecosystems.

Women defining water, energy, food and ecosystems leadership in Nepal

While there is ample evidence of women’s roles and expertise in the management of resources, the literature is often silent

COP16 underscored need for increased global collaboration on biodiversity targets 

IWMI participated in discussions on competing demands on water and their impact on ecosystems at the 2024 UN Convention on

Stories from the Indian Sundarbans about loss and damage

The findings aim to contribute to a context-relevant Assessment Framework for Loss and Damage.

Data for decision making via the Climate-Smart Governance dashboard

IWMI pre-launched the Climate-Smart Governance (CSG) dashboard at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan earlier this week.

Transboundary collaboration on the Limpopo

Africa’s first prototype digital twin comes home to the Limpopo River Basin.

Climate finance for resilience is a necessity to counter the ongoing drought in Zambia

Estimates of losses in the agriculture and food sector and disease burdens underscore the need for strong policy frameworks, monitoring

IWMI gender researchers are helping to shape “transformative agendas” in the CGIAR Science Programs

Contributions at the CGIAR Gender Science Exchange emphasized the importance of social and environmental justice.

Jaffna’s groundwater crisis requires a collaborative pathway to sustainable water management

IWMI and local partners are developing an intervention which centers climate resilience to safeguard groundwater in Jaffna in Sri Lanka's

Pakistan’s first EC flux towers installed in Rahim Yar Khan

The Flux Towers, installed by IWMI, will measure data on agricultural water usage, carbon emissions and energy fluxes.

Stories of gender and social inclusion 

IWMI's work under Accelerating Impacts of CGIAR Climate Research for Africa aims to build climate-resilient livelihoods.

Partnerships are key to transitioning to a circular economy in the Arab region

IWMI and partners identify immediate actions for shifting to circular models in the water and agriculture sectors.

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.

IWMI 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