Yearly Archives: 2020

Access to clean water for washing hands has been the first line of defense during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The engagement of communities (non-scientists) in the collection of reliable hydrometeorological data (a citizen science approach) has the potential to address part of the data gaps in Ethiopia.

IWMI conducted a qualitative study to investigate the possibilities of embedding a citizen science approach into existing data collection systems.

The event explored the topics of water, food and energy, with environmental scientist Winston Yu as the guest speaker.

Soil contamination could lead to an increase in cancer and other fatal diseases besides serving a blow of billions of rupees through reduced crop yields to the agrarian provincial economy, an agricultural economy expert told The Express Tribune.

Scaling up farmer-led irrigation will require not only holistic approaches but also strong partnerships between implementing partners.

Solar power has the potential to revolutionize water use in agriculture, providing an attractive means for farmers to irrigate their crops.

Improving operational costs and financing could spur investment in sustainable agricultural water management practices and technologies.

On World Food Day, Dr. Mark Smith, Director General of IWMI, explains why effective water management is key to transforming food production.

The Government of Nepal has been supporting the promotion and development of Renewable Energy Technologies and accordingly solar energy provisions have been embedded in the overall alternative energy plans and policies in Nepal.