IWMI-CGIAR to launch new program for water and nutrition to mark 40th anniversary
CGIAR Executive Managing Director Ismahane Elouafi and IWMI Director General Mark Smith met Sri Lanka's Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena.
Urban wetlands and the built environment: how Colombo’s green spaces enhance city life
Colombo must justify the renewal of its Ramsar Wetland City status this year. Has the city sufficiently utilized green infrastructure?
The multiple challenges from climate change, urbanization and forced displacement in Irbid Governorate, northwest Jordan
IWMI research will support evidence-based design and the implementation of the Jordanian climate adaptation policy.
Join the citizen science movement for healthy rivers
The mini stream assessment scoring system (miniSASS) is an AI-powered app for people to score the impact of human activity on rivers.
IWMI’s new Board Chair and Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister reiterate commitment to sustainable water management
Climate change and water resilience a joint priority, as international research organization prepares to launch new strategy and mark 40-year anniversary.
Upping the yield
IWMI supports the Comprehensive African Agriculture Development Program to transform agriculture into a wealth-creating livelihood.
Henry Roman new IWMI Country Representative for South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Southern Africa Regional Representative
New appointments to strengthen IWMI's approach to sustainable solutions for water-related issues in Southern Africa.
The challenges associated with the proliferation of solar irrigation pumps
IWMI's Marie-Charlotte Buisson spoke to Radio Canada about the particular challenges of solar-powered irrigation.
Solar pumps are empowering women farmers in India
On top of its climate benefits, the technology is boosting women’s income and confidence while challenging traditional gender norms, writes IWMI's Tanmoy Bhaduri.
IWMI welcomes new Board Chair
The Board of Governors of the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Simi Kamal as incoming Chair of the Board, effective 1 January 2024.
Infants at higher risk in flood-prone areas of Bangladesh
IWMI researcher says study measuring the burden of living in flood-prone areas addresses a gap in research in quantifying the broader health impacts of floods.
Data-driven breakthroughs and the future of agriculture at the CGIAR Digital Innovation Workshop
IWMI’s Digital Inclusion Index was a highlight of the workshop.
Engaging youth in agripreneurship calls for a shift in the “dirty” industry mindset
An IWMI and IFPRI-led workshop discussed the multiple challenges to growing young people's interest in agriculture as a source of livelihood in Malawi.
Water and food systems ready to roll out climate-resilient solutions
A ministerial dialogue and a new global partnership at COP28 signal commitment to integrate water and food systems — for both adaptation and mitigation — in national climate plans.
IWMI’s MENA representative on Abu Dhabi TV
Youssef Brouziyne, the IWMI Regional Representative in the Middle East and North Africa, featured on Al Etihad News Centre on Abu Dhabi TV.
Pakistan Water Week 2023 concludes with call to collaborate on shared asset
Co-organized by IWMI, experts in water management, agriculturalists, government officials, and business leaders from different parts of the world discussed practical strategies to tackle water scarcity.
IWMI and WFP to start new partnership for food, land and water security in fragile communities
The CGIAR FCM Innovation Accelerator will scale climate-smart, private-sector solutions.
Cultivating Success: Overcoming challenges to boost youth engagement in agripreneurship in Malawi
IWMI is the lead implementer of Ukama Ustawi which is working to foster youth agripreneurship in Malawi.
IWMI DG speaks to CNBC Arabia
IWMI Director General Mark Smith speaks to CNBC Arabia on the sidelines of COP28.
Youssef Brouziyne interview with Sky News Arabia
On the sidelines of COP28, Brouziyne spoke about water systems in the Middle East and North Africa region.
Climate change and water sector consultation: Water security is climate security
South Africa’s Department of Water and Sanitation and IWMI led a consultation to contribute to the country’s revised Climate Change Strategy.
Speakers highlight critical challenges confronting Pakistan
The Pakistan Council of Research in Water Resources in collaboration with IWMI hosted a three-day conference on ‘Transformative Pathways for Water and Food Systems’ to highlight the critical challenges confronting Pakistan.
Countries commit USD 890 million to accelerate agricultural innovation and address climate and food crises
CGIAR launches a new investment case to support its 2025-2027 research portfolio, poised to deliver critical solutions for climate adaptation and mitigation.
Pakistan’s PM launches $77.8m ‘Recharge Pakistan’ initiative at COP28 to combat climate change
Rachael McDonnell, IWMI's Deputy Director General - Research for Development, stressed the impact of climate change on water resources during the event to mark the announcement.
At COP28, science and research are critical to the loss and damage conversation
Youssef Brouziyne, IWMI Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Regional Representative, says two key questions will dominate discussions around the Loss and Damage Fund at COP28.
IWMI and CGIAR’s NEXUS Gains Initiative to build sustainable strategy to address water shortage in Pakistan
IWMI and IFPRI, through the CGIAR's NEXUS Gains Initiative, are undertaking a comprehensive strategy to address low water productivity in Pakistan.
This new AI-powered platform will help harness water reuse in the MENA region
Powered by AI and earth observation data, the collaboration between IWMI and Google.org will use remote sensing technologies to monitor land, seas, and the atmosphere.
Annual Report 2022 launched
In 2022, IWMI worked to support the water systems that underpin food security.
AI to help drive Middle East water reuse
IWMI is developing an AI platform to improve wastewater reuse in the Middle East and North Africa region, backed by a $1 million grant from Google.
IWMI announces development of a new, Google-supported tool that will harness AI and satellite data for water reuse in the Middle East and North...
A new grant from Google’s philanthropic arm will help researchers develop a tool to bolster water security and climate resilience in the Middle East and North Africa.
IWMI announces development of a new, Google supported tool that will harness AI and satellite data for water reuse in the Middle East and...
The platform will use remote sensing technologies to monitor land, seas and the atmosphere.
IWMI unveils Google-backed AI tool for water reuse in MENA
Researchers at IWMI will develop e-ReWater, a platform powered by artificial intelligence and earth observation data which uses remote sensing technologies to monitor land, seas and the atmosphere.