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

IWMI pilots index-based flood insurance in Zambia 

This groundbreaking approach to insurance can help farmers receive payments faster after disasters and become more climate resilient.

Young researchers develop leadership skills to create lasting impact

Five IWMI researchers reflect on their learnings from the Crawford Fund Master Class on Agricultural Research Leadership and Management in

The quiet power of virtual water trade in shaping global resource dynamics 

The invisible water behind global trade is an important consideration in global resource management.

Explainer: Types of Water

Differentiating types of water is essential to understanding water systems and reuse.

Stakeholders in Nepal work together to enhance collective action for municipal groundwater management

The Barahathawa Municipality in southern Nepal shows how local leadership and multi-stakeholder collaboration can address complex and interconnected challenges in

IWMI leaders call for the recognition of water and aquatic foods in agroecological principles and practice 

Agriculture is the biggest user and polluter of water, but it is largely missing from agroecology.

IWMI begins geo-tagging of tube-wells in Pakistan to curb groundwater depletion

IWMI launched a geo-tagging project to manage water stress in the face of climate and infrastructure challenges.

Sri Lanka is now AWARE

IWMI launches the early warning, early action, early finance platform to pre-empt disaster in Sri Lanka.

Integrated rice-fish culture improves food security for farmers in Lao PDR

In Lao PDR's Sanamxay district, the International Water Management Institute (IWMI), through the CGIAR Initiative on Agroecology, is helping farmers

IWMI advances water systems transformation for Africa’s Agenda 2063 

Water plays a critical role in the African Union’s vision of a global economic power. On this Africa Day, IWMI

IWMI works with partners in Central Asia to boost climate-smart water and land management   

During the recent Central Asian Climate Change Conference, stakeholders committed to regional collaboration and accelerating adaption strategies in Central Asia.

IWMI signs agreements with key partners in West Africa to advance regional water security  

Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with ECOWAS and Sierra Leone’s water agency signal regional commitment to science-driven water governance.

Digitalization Giving Voice to Our Rivers

AI is powerful, but when it comes to managing water resources, accuracy isn’t optional—it’s essential. In this podcast by H2Know,

How digital solutions help farmers prepare for new climate realities

IWMI Deputy Director-General Rachel McDonnell discusses how climate information systems deliver vital weather and crop insights to farmers in the

March-April 2025 Research Journal Roundup 

Roundup of research, journal and other academic articles from March and April 2025.

IWMI and partners kick off climate action program in Sri Lanka  

National stakeholders committed to scaling climate adaptation and resilience at the launch of the CGIAR Climate Action Program at IWMI’s

New climate plan launched to boost resilience in Tamil Nadu’s drought and flood-prone districts

CGIAR climate action plan in India's Tamil Nadu to boost drought and flood resilience.

Climate action initiative launched in Indian state Odisha

IWMI launches a new climate action program in Odisha to address extreme weather threats and enhance rural resilience.

Plant hygiene management for healthy vegetable cultivation

As part of the CGIAR Better Diets and Nutrition Program, IWMI has partnered with the Department of Agriculture, Sri Lanka

A young Ethiopian woman inspires others in her community to make it at home  

After migrating three times, Senya started an irrigation-based vegetable farming business; today, she is a role model for young people

Smart irrigation transforms water management for farmers in Pakistan

Farmers in Chakwal are increasingly adopting innovative solutions such as soil moisture sensors that allow them to manage water resources

IWMI works to turn water conflict into peace with new framework for the MENA region

In the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), water is often a casualty of political instability, with access disrupted by

How AI can revolutionize water research and management in Africa

At the first Global AI Summit on Africa, IWMI joined leaders, policymakers and innovators from more than 95 countries to

New app envisioned to help farmers boost their agroecological practices

IWMI looks to citizen science to improve agroecology implementation in Africa and beyond.

IWMI is building Ghana’s climate resilience experts for tomorrow 

Students research the intersection of climate resilience, gender, migration, and social transformation in northern Ghana, and develop skills to drive

IWMI and climate tech startup SunCulture establish landmark partnership to advance sustainable solar irrigation in Kenya 

The pioneering partnership aims to scale solar irrigation for climate-resilient agriculture and safeguard Kenya’s water resources.

‘Father of Honey’ empowers his community in rural Ethiopia  

In the Great Rift Valley in Ethiopia, an intergenerational beekeeping business generates benefits for over 200 households.

Building climate-resilient rural water supply: insights from Dailekh District, Nepal

In the rural municipalities of Mahabu and Dungeshwor in Dailekh district IWMI works to enhance inclusive, climate-resilient rural WASH services.

Advancing climate-resilient WASH services: lessons from Sarlahi District, Nepal

IWMI promotes inclusive, climate-resilient WASH services, with a focus on sanitation and governance, in the rural municipalities of Ramnagar and

IWMI and partners are unlocking potential of groundwater in Africa 

The Groundwater for aDvancing Resilience in Africa (G4DR) project unites partners across Benin, Malawi, Mozambique, Togo, and Uganda to enhance

What Sri Lanka’s ban of chemical fertilizers in 2021 can teach the world 

IWMI researchers explore the feasibility of an agricultural revolution in Sri Lanka.

Citizen science enhances early warning systems for floods in Ethiopia’s Akaki catchment 

A team of community members, researchers, and experts from the Addis Ababa Water and Sewerage Authority and the Ethiopian Meteorological

How Nepal can make its water and sanitation systems inclusive and climate-resilient 

IWMI and partners identified five main shifts needed to truly ensure access to water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) for all.

Lao PDR further enhances its groundwater management

IWMI and partners continue working with Lao DPR’s Department of Water Resources (DWR) to progress its sustainable groundwater management plans

Malawi leaders drive action on water resilience priorities  

Key government stakeholders unite with water security experts to drive tangible progress toward a water-secure future.

How IWMI taught me to turn data into impact

From Kokuvil in northern Sri Lanka to cutting-edge geographic information systems, Piriyanka Sivananthan shares her learning journey into geospatial science

January-February 2025 Research Journal Roundup 

Roundup of research, journal and other academic articles from January and February 2025.

IWMI appoints Ian Overton as Country Manager for Sri Lanka

The IWMI Country Manager in Sri Lanka is leading research for development towards a more water secure future

Reflections on CGIAR’s week-long discussions on food system science

IWMI is among global participants of the inaugural CGIAR Science Week.

Climate finance can unlock the full potential of circular bioeconomy  

An IWMI report explores how climate finance mechanisms can be leveraged to promote circular economy and sustainability.

The challenges and pathways to mainstreaming gender in Nigerian’s water sector governance 

In Nigeria, IWMI works to address gender inequalities through water sector policies to ensure inclusive development and support sustainable water

Science-backed solutions buoying water security in East Africa

IWMI and global partners commune during CGIAR Science Week to improve water security.

CGIAR Science Week 2025 begins in Kenya

The event brings together leading voices in food, land and water systems research.

IWMI signs MoU with Department of Water Resources of Lao PDR to enhance water resource management

The agreement will enhance research cooperation, water security and sustainable water resources management in the country and the region.

IWMI’s Al Murunah project scales nature-based solutions to achieve water-security in the MENA region 

IWMI and partners are documenting the economic, social, and environmental impacts of nature-based-solutions across its four pilots in Egypt, Jordan,

Brazil pioneers AI-powered Water Resilience Tracker 

The groundbreaking use of artificial intelligence in the Water Resilience Tracker is strengthening water and climate governance.

Students in Ghana champion sustainable waste management

A program for schools and youth empowers the next generation to be waste segregation champions and participate in innovative waste