Colombia

Colombia is home to diverse landscapes, ranging from tropical rainforests in the Amazon to high-altitude páramos in the Andes, supporting rich biodiversity and ecosystems. Its varied climate zones, including coastal beaches and cool mountain regions, make it one of the most ecologically diverse countries in the world.

IWMI in Colombia

In Colombia, IWMI focuses on promoting nature-positive solutions to enhance the sustainability and resilience of agrifood systems. By integrating efficient water management, ecosystem restoration, and circular economy principles, IWMI helps improve agricultural productivity while minimizing environmental impact. These efforts aim to support rural communities, improve food security, and foster long-term sustainability in the face of climate challenges.

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Naga Manohar Velpuri

Naga Manohar Velpuri

Principle Researcher & Research Group Leader – Water Data Science for Action (WDSA)

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Projects in Colombia

Latest Colombia news

Explainer: The Freshwater Challenge 

The Freshwater Challenge is rallying countries to reverse decades of degradation to rivers, lakes and other wetlands, restoring them for people and the planet …

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 Biological Diversity …

Hydropower: Can it hold up against climate change?

Matthew McCartney comments on the stabilizing role of hydropower in building resilience to drought …

Episode 4: Colombia’s Policy Pathways

Episode 4 of Policy Pathways takes you to one of the most biodiverse countries in the world, Colombia! …

Latest Colombia publications

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Book Chapter

Establishing Entry Points for Sustainable and Inclusive Groundwater Use for Agriculture in the Mekong

Springer | March 10th, 2026
Pavelic, Paul; Bertolatus, Svea; Douangsavanh, Somphasith; Hoanh, Chu Thai; Oeurng, C.; Sok, T.; Suhardiman, D.; Viossanges, Mathieu; Vongphachanh, S.; Zambelli, Barbara
Limited Access
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Working Paper

Decentralised Food System Governance at the District Level in Cambodia: Studying the Performance of District Technical Working Groups in Boeng Sneh (Mekong Delta) and Boeng Ream (Tonle Sap)

Cambodia Development Resource Institute | February 27th, 2026
Sithirith, Mak; de Silva, Sanjiv; Sao, Sok; Marong, Chhaing; Vichet, Sean; Raksmey, Ang; Kosal, Mam; Joshi, Deepa
Open Access
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Brief

Sustaining Community Fish Refuges in Cambodia through Community-Based Governance

WorldFish | January 19th, 2026
Baldivieso, Carla; De Silva, Sanjiv; Gleich, Pia; Soeun, Kimourn; Neth, Sreypov; Ou, Phichong; Sun, Vathanak; Sean, Vichet; Oem, Sothanh; Koy, Chandy; Ostrower, Lara; Freed, Sarah; Mak, Sithirith; Dubois, Mark; Sieber, Stefan; Bonatti, Michelle
Open Access