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Nepal Science-Policy Dialogue on Solar Irrigation

The Nepal Solar Forum will open a dialogue to reimagine Nepal’s modern irrigation programs through renewable energy.
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Global Science-Policy Forum: Socially Inclusive Solar Irrigation Systems

This forum will bring together stakeholders from across the world to discuss solar applications in agriculture in South Asia.
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December 2023 – February 2024 Research Journal Roundup

A selection of IWMI's recent contributions to global research.
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The sanitation circular economy - rhetoric vs. reality

IWMI researchers call for a sanitation circular and solidarity economy which explores innovative economic solutions for the most basic of human needs in ways that are wired for inclusivity.
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Humming a new tune on World Toilet Day: Creating value through...

Work by IDS and partners, including IWMI, has looked at urban sanitation challenges in Nepal, India, Ethiopia and Ghana.
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Solarising Nepal’s irrigation canals

Solarizing Nepal’s extensive irrigation canals offers huge advantages including improved irrigation reliability, higher crop production, greater farm income and improved food and nutritional security, according to IWMI researchers.
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August-September 2023 research journal roundup

IWMI contributions to research in August and September of 2023
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Breaking barriers in agriculture

IWMI researchers discuss breaking barriers and ensuring food security and economic prosperity for farming communities in Nepal’s mid-hills.
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Panel at ‘World Water Week’ highlights water security in Tibet and...

The World Water Week panel, co-hosted by IWMI and the US State Department, discussed Tibet's vital role in Himalayan water systems, highlighting China's environmental impact.
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Irrigation for rural development

IWMI researchers call for careful planning, environmentally responsible water management and active community participation to ensure long-term success of irrigation projects in Nepal.