A video commentary series to help bridge science and policy on water issues around the globe.
Managing land and water resources better for sustainable agriculture and food security. A video series to help share the knowledge on the lessons learned around the globe. Presented by scientists and leaders from the Global Water Partnership (GWP) and International Water Management Institute (IWMI).
The great water footprint conundra: Is a smaller foot print really better than a large one? (IWMI)
Water footprints measure the amount of water consumed or applied in the production of a good or service. A single cup of coffee, ...
IWMI's new Water Data Portal: A quick tour with Salman Siddiqui (IWMI)
Salman Siddiqui, head of IWMI's GIS Remote Sensing and Data Unit (GRandD), conducts a short video tour of the Water Data ...
Water Productivity : Are we really sure about this? - Dennis Wichelns (IWMI)
Water productivity - the amount of a crop produced per unit water - is a much used measurement. A quick search for the phrase on ...
Linking climate change and water resources in the Upper Blue Nile - Matthew McCartney (IWMI)
"As climate change kicks in during the second half of the century, irrigation and hydropower development may no longer be able ...
How water data can help farmers in the Upper Volta - Fred Kizito (IWMI)
Fred Kitzo, based in IWMI's Ghana office, researches the water resource challenges facing agriculture in the Upper Volta region.
Water and land degradation - Andrew Noble (IWMI) - Part 2
This interview is a continuation of Dr. Andrew Noble's interview on water and land degradation. Dr. Andrew Noble continues his ...
Water and land degradation, a slumbering giant - Andrew Noble (IWMI)
Dr Andrew Noble explains why he calls the global degradation of water and land a "slumbering giant" and outlines the huge ...
Implications for development: Leading up to World Water Week
Simon Cook, Director of the CGIAR Research Program on Water, Land and Ecosystems, talks about the recent report released by ...
Outgrower farming schemes in Sub-Saharan Africa - Regassa Namara, IWMI
Regassa Namara, Senior Economist & Head, IWMI West Africa, talks about outgrower farming schemes in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Agricultural Groundwater use in West Bengal - Aditi Mukherji, IWMI
Aditi Mukherji, Senior Researcher, talks about agricultural groundwater use in West Bengal, India.
Rainwater reservoirs in Madhya Pradesh - Ravinder Malik, IWMI
Ravinder Malik, Senior Researcher-Economics, talks about rainwater reservoirs in Madhya Pradesh.
Water and Food Price Stability - Dr Mark Giordano
Food prices: from crisis to stability is the theme of this year's World Food Day, but what role does water play? Dr Mark Giordano ...
Eline Boelee - An Ecosystem Services Approach to Water and Food Security
Eline Boelee, Senior Researcher, Water and Health (IWMI), talks about an Ecosystems service approach to Water and Food ...
David Molden - Can Agricultural Research Support the Environment and a Healthy Ecosystem?
David Molden, Deputy Director General of Research (IWMI), talks about agricultural research supporting the environment and ...
Sadar Tariq - Practicing Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM)
Mr. Sardar Tariq, Chair, GWP-SAS talks about Practicing Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) in South Asia.
Mohammed Ait Kadi - Water, Food Security and Climate Change Nexus
Mr. Mohammed Ait Kadi, Chair, GWP Technical Committee talks about the need for an integrated approach to address the water, ...
Simi Kamal - Climate Change and Water Resources Management
Simi Kamal, Chairperson of the Hisaar Foundation, talks about Climate Change and Water Resources Management.
Dr. Ania Grobicki - Climate Change and Water Resources Management
Ania Grobicki, Executive Secretary of the Global Water Partnership, talks about Climate Change and Water Resources ...
Ranjith Ratnayake - Why comprehensive water policies make sense
Think beyond the tap: Ranjith Ratnayake, Regional Coordinator of Global Water Partnership - South Asia, talks about why ...
Dr. Vladimir Smakhtin- Solving Floods and Droughts
Think beyond the tap: Dr. Smakhtin, Vladimir, Theme Leader - Water Availability and Access from the International Water ...
Dr. Barbara Van Koppen - Multiple Use Systems
Think beyond the tap: Dr. Barbara Van Koppen, Rural Sociologist & Gender Expert from the International Water Management ...
Dr. Barbara Van Koppen - Gender Mapping
Think beyond the tap: Dr. Barbara Van Koppen, Rural Sociologist & Gender Expert from the International Water Management ...
Dr. Tushaar Shah - Lessons from Indias Water Management Stories
Think beyond the tap: Dr. Tushaar Shah, Senior Fellow from the International Water Management Institute talks about Lessons ...
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Population pressure and increasing water competition in a changing climate require us to take stock of the availability and use of water across scales. Water availability not only influences farmers’ commercial prospects but also irrigation-related enterprises and agri-businesses. Greater water scarcity could jeopardize irrigation and agricultural markets while excessive water use can lead to declining ecosystems, water quality and soil health. IWMI advises development partners and the public and private sectors on all aspects of water resource availability and use through a variety of advanced modeling and remote-sensing products and tools, including 
The ability of farmers to engage in or expand irrigation depends on the prevailing socioeconomic, ecological and political contexts, which are often complex, non-linear and changeable. Overcoming systemic barriers to farmer-led irrigation development while taking advantage of existing opportunities 
A lack of affordable credit, particularly for women and resource-poor farmers, is one of the main barriers to expanding farmer-led irrigation in low- and middle-income countries. But 
Scaling farmer-led irrigation requires strengthening human capacity and knowledge exchange among all actors and stakeholders involved. IWMI takes an action research approach, working with national and international research institutions, governments, extension agents and public and private organizations to co-develop the scaling ecosystem and strengthen capacity to drive scaling networks and collective action. We support the