Monthly Archives: January 2014
Millions affected, billions at stake: Scientists urge ‘wiser’ use of wetlands...
2nd February 2014 – Colombo, Sri Lanka
Agriculture and wetlands should be managed in unison in order to conserve vital ecosystems and support the livelihoods...
IWRM: Apply with care
Why Integrated Water Resources Management might be causing more harm than good
Many parts of the world are failing to tackle water scarcity effectively because...
IWMI launches new online discussion space on water issues in Sri...
Hosted on the website of the International Water Management Institute (IWMI), Lindha Langa – which means Around the well in Sinhala – will bring the latest news on water issues in the country, and encourages readers to join in the discussion.
President Rajapaksa launches new water information system
Sri Lanka President H.E. Mahinda Rajapaksa officially launched the country’s first-ever water information system, the Sri Lanka Water Resources Information System, during a courtesy...
News.lk: Sri Lanka Water Resources Information System launched
The tool is available free online and is the first of its kind for helping scientists and policymakers in Sri Lanka to accurately monitor...
DailyNews.lk: New IWMI information system to enhance water management in SriLanka
President Mahinda Rajapaksa launched a new hi-tech information system developed by the International Water Management Institute (IWMI), that promises to enhance water management in...
President Rajapaksa launches new water information system during visit to IWMI
His Excellency Mahinda Rajapaksa, President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, has officially launched a new, hi-tech information system that promises to...
President Rajapaksa launches new water information system during visit to IWMI
17th January 2014 – Colombo, Sri Lanka - His Excellency Mahinda Rajapaksa, President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, has officially launched...
Harvesting cities: tapping the potential of urban agriculture
Historically, many governments have either ignored urban agriculture or limited it for health and safety reasons.
But despite the lack of support, the sector has...
2014: Putting water on the global agenda
Jeremy Bird, Direct General of IWMI, talks about putting water on the global agenda.