Climate policies, finance and processes
Water is central to the climate challenge; investing in water is fundamental to food security, biodiversity, gender equality and circular economy. Yet, there remains a $200 billion annual financing gap for water (and sanitation), and a lack of strong and supportive enabling environments that address the role of water for climate mitigation and adaptation.
Through provision of evidence-based guidance, policy advice, and capacity development, the International Water Management Institute seeks to support governments, public and private sector stakeholders in promoting robust policies, investments and processes that help countries build water resilience to climate change. Its programs and research:
- Promotes mobilization of all types of finance, particularly private finance, to accelerate, scale and optimize investment into water security.
- Supports better incorporation of water into national, regional and global climate strategies and platforms.
- Responds to the immediate needs of fragile states while transitioning to policies and processes that rebuild governments’ capacity to deliver services in collaboration with people.
- Improves and scales up gender-responsive financial products to enhance the adoption of water innovations in development and fragile settings.
- Strengthens gender-responsive implementation of climate-smart agriculture.
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Hydrological modelling for a resilient future: innovations at the water-climate nexus
International Water Management Institute; CGIAR Climate Action Program; CGIAR Policy Innovations Program; CGIAR Scaling for Impact Program; CGIAR Sustainable Animal and Aquatic Foods Program | December 5th, 2025
Report
Growth with resilience for Viksit Bharat 2047: conversations around water, energy and livelihood security
International Water Management Institute | December 2nd, 2025
Journal Article
Comparison of bias correction methods to enhance CHIRP rainfall estimates for improved streamflow simulation at Ziway-Shalla Catchment, Ethiopia
Elsevier | December, 2025