Blogs
IWMI and GIZ offer insights on Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystems Nexus for transboundary water management
The solutions foster adaptation to changing climate conditions and protect biodiversity and freshwater ecosystems within and across boundaries.
Blogs
Public-Private Partnerships are making solar-powered irrigation accessible to smallholder farmers
IWMI’s research suggests that the technology promotes sustainable farming practices and increases local food production.
In the media
[Explainer] What is micro irrigation?
IWMI's Smaranika Mahapatra discusses work on micro irrigation systems in Odisha and Assam states in India.
CGIAR Initiative: Fragility to Resilience in Central and West Asia and North Africa
From Fragility to Resilience in Central and West Asia and North Africa
NEXUS GAINS Talks: The future of global river health monitoring
This webinar will evaluate the readiness of indicators from a NEXUS Gains review of national and regional approaches for river health monitoring indicators for...
Features
A conversation with IWMI’s knowledge management team on enhancing agricultural research with FAO’s AGRIS and AGROVOC programs
AGRIS is a comprehensive bibliographic database focused on agriculture and nutrition, while AGROVOC is a multilingual thesaurus covering a wide range of agricultural terms.
In the media
Strengthening water security: IWMI and League of Arab States forge strategic partnership
Through partnerships with the LAS and other relevant stakeholders, IWMI seeks to enhance regional coordination on water security goals.
News
IWMI facilitates dialogue as Nepal works to amend its key water legislation
Experts call for legislation that is holistic, inclusive and timely to address critical issues regarding sustainable use of water resources.
9th Asian Regional Conference Irrigation and Drainage
The conference looks at irrigation’s role in delivering economically viable food security and sustainable urban spaces in an increasingly unpredictable climate.
News
IWMI signs MoU with the League of Arab States
The agreement will facilitate further cooperation in the water security agenda of the Arab region.
Features
Our cities are flooding but funding has dried up
Bridging gaps between research, policy and implementation can make cities flood-resilient.
News
IWMI conducts grassroots consultation on irrigated groundwater management in Lao PDR
The meeting is part of a bottom-up approach to ensuring coherent policies on the use of water resources in agriculture.
NEXUS GAINS Talks 25
Reversing groundwater depletion in Northwest India: Insights from agronomic interventions and potential opportunities.
In the media
Solarization of tube wells: A ‘double-edged sword’ in Pakistan
IWMI's Amjad Jamal discusses the implications of Pakistan's shift to solar-powered tube wells, specifically unchecked groundwater depletion.
Blogs
IWMI and Jordan’s private sector collaborate on solutions for water security
Scaling impactful innovations is crucial for sustainable development in Jordan.
Blogs
Youth for a water-secure world
It is important to recognize that young professionals can make contributions to issues usually considered “beyond their scope.”
World Food Day 2024
Right to foods for a better life and a better future is this year's theme with food being the third most basic human need after air and water
3rd Asia International Water Week
This year's theme, "Enhancing Our Future Water Security," reflects the fact that water security is the most fundamental factor and consideration for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals in the United Nations 2030 Agenda.
LANDSCAPE 2024
The LANDSCAPE 2024 conference brings together international experts to discuss the transformation of agricultural landscapes.
8th India Water Week
This year's event will focus on “Partnerships and Cooperation for Inclusive Water Development and Management”.
Africa Food Systems Forum 2024
The theme of this year's forum is 'Innovate, Accelerate and Scale: Delivering food systems transformation in a digital and climate era.'
32nd International Conference of Agricultural Economists
ICAE 2024 Transformation Towards Sustainable Agri-Food Systems will address the urgent need to make agri-food systems more sustainable.
Delivering for Nutrition in South Asia
Delivering for Nutrition in South Asia: Connecting the Dots Across Systems will bring together experts, practitioners, policymakers, researchers, and stakeholders from diverse sectors to explore the multifaceted linkages between nutrition and its determinants.
Blogs
Solar irrigation success in Makonde, Zimbabwe
IWMI has a track record for developing affordable, climate-smart irrigation solutions, targeting the context-specific needs of smallholder farmers in the Global South.
American Geophysical Union 2024
AGU 2024 will host the largest gathering of Earth and space scientists on the theme, "What's Next for Science."
Pakistan Water Week 2024
The theme of this year's international conference is "Transformative Pathways for Water and Food Systems in a Climate Resilient Pakistan."
CIHEAM Special Debate – 155th Governing Board Meeting
The debate titled "Mediterranean Approach to Food Sovereignty: Concerns and Impacts on Sustainable Food Systems" will take place alongside the CIHEAM 155th Governing Board meeting.
In the media
IWMI and GWP promote water cooperation through a study tour to Central Asia
The visit for water professionals from South Asia laid the groundwork for furthering dialogue on transboundary river management for water security.
Features
When climate and cocoa collide
Chocolate prices soar as El Nino dries up major producers but is there more to the story?
News
IWMI and GWP promote water cooperation through a study tour to Central Asia
The visit for water professionals from South Asia laid the groundwork for furthering dialogue on transboundary river management for water security.
Call launch: Research needed on Water-Food-Nexus in rain-fed agri-food systems in Sub Saharan Africa
The Netherlands-CGIAR Water-Food-Nexus call aims to enable scaling-up of soil moisture retention practices among smallholder farmers in rainfed agri-food systems.