Artificial intelligence (AI)

IWMI is at the forefront of applying artificial intelligence (AI) to transform how water is understood, managed and governed. By improving the availability and accessibility of water data and strengthening institutional capacity, IWMI uses AI to make water management more efficient and inclusive. These technologies can identify patterns invisible to the human eye, forecast future conditions and adapt dynamically to changing realities, providing decision-makers with powerful insights to guide sustainable resource use. 

AI also helps translate complex data into meaningful information that anyone can understand. From skilled researchers to local water managers, users can interact with AI tools in their own language to visualize data, generate analyses and quickly develop responses to emerging water challenges. This not only saves time but also democratizes access to knowledge, allowing people at every level to act swiftly and confidently toward sustainable water futures. 

Contacts

Mariangel Garcia Andarcia

Mariangel Garcia Andarcia

Research Group Leader – Water Futures Data and Analytics
Ian Overton

Ian Overton

Acting Director – Water Data Science / Country Manager – Sri Lanka

Projects on this topic

Latest news on this topic

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Latest publications on this topic

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Capacity-Building Workshop Part 1: AI-Driven Digital Twin for Water Management for the Limpopo River Basin and Inclusive Integration with Citizen Science

International Water Management Institute | February 18th, 2026
Ghosh, Surajit; Retief, H.; Garcia Andarcia, Mariangel
Open Access
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Applying digital water innovations for fragile and conflict-affected settings

International Water Management Institute | February 17th, 2026
International Water Management Institute
Open Access
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Capacity-Building Workshop Part 2: AI-Driven Digital Twin for Water Management for the Limpopo River Basin and Inclusive Integration with Citizen Science

International Water Management Institute | February 6th, 2026
Langa, Nicole; Opola, Felix Ouko; Darlington, Daniella
Open Access

Events on this topic

AI Impact Summit 2026

AI Impact Summit 2026

This is one of the biggest AI summits in the global South and marks a defining point – transitioning from dialogue to demonstrable impact …
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Global Conservation Tech & Drone Forum

Global Conservation Tech & Drone Forum 2026 connects conservation and innovation, bringing together frontline rangers, Indigenous and community leaders, tech innovators, data scientists and policymakers for action‑oriented collaboration …
Diving into AI webinar

Diving into AI: Unlocking the potential of AI for basin management

This World Bank webinar will highlight IWMI’s work on AI and the Limpopo Basin digital twin project in Africa …
AI for Good Global Summit 2025

AI for Good Global Summit

The Summit is the United Nations’ leading platform on Artificial Intelligence to solve global challenges …
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