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Wetlands in Zambia

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...
Lindha Langa Home Page

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...
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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...
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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...
Jeremy Bird

2014: Putting water on the global agenda

Jeremy Bird, Direct General of IWMI, talks about putting water on the global agenda.