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It takes a village: the Indian farmers who built a wall against drought
IWMI commissioned this article following fieldwork conducted on the political economy of policy processes in India, under the CGIAR Initiative on National Policies and Strategies.
December 2023 – February 2024 Research Journal Roundup
A selection of IWMI's recent contributions to global research.
IWMI joins international coalition to build drought resilience
Move reiterates commitment to act against one of the most deadly and costly natural disasters in the face of climate change.
IWMI joins international coalition to build drought resilience
Move reiterates commitment to act against one of the most deadly and costly natural disasters in the face of climate change.
Development of a composite drought indicator for operational drought monitoring in the MENA region
The composite drought indicator (CDI) supports operational drought management decision making in Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco and Tunisia.
Prolonged droughts: Need for water harvesting
Inadequate infrastructure, together with rural and poor populations, makes Zambia highly vulnerable to droughts, according to the UN. But the drought monitoring system developed by IWMI helps to better prepare the country to cope with its impacts.
The best time to plan for drought is when it’s raining
Disaster response needs to move from reactive to proactive if we are going to adapt to climate change.
IWMI-led MENAdrought project issues final report
The MENAdrought project is a partnership between IWMI, Nebraska Drought Mitigation Centre, Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute, John Hopkins University, and the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, supported by USAID.
It’s raining in Colombo — but don’t forget the drought in the rest of Sri Lanka
Drought mapping technology and anticipatory action plans could help to manage disaster risk and mitigate the damage.
Promoting gender equality through applied research for development that supports drought resilience and land restoration
The promotion of gender equality while effecting climate change adaptation is a political and moral imperative.
IWMI organizes workshop on the development of Early Drought Warning System (EDWS) for Pakistan
Islamabad, June 9, 2023: The International Water Management Institute (IWMI) Pakistan organized a consultative workshop on the development of Early Drought Warning System (EDWS)...
IWMI launches high-tech drought monitoring system for Zambia
Applying new technologies and approaches to address the social, environmental and economic consequences of climate change.
Agri Links: Migrating from Droughts: A Pathway for Rural Community Response to Water Scarcity
Water is scarce in most communities in the Upper West Region (UWR) of Ghana, and the scarcity is likely to persist until 2100. Smallholder farming, the main livelihood in the region, is largely rain-fed.
United Nations: More nations can be better prepared for drought as IWMI takes its space-based monitoring tool online
Experts at COP 27 have made apocalyptic forecasts of weather under climate change if urgent action is not taken.
Managed aquifer recharge: A reliable solution to manage droughts?
The findings from this study, whilst unique to Gujarat, add to the body of literature from other semi-arid regions of the world.
More nations can be better prepared for drought as IWMI takes its space-based monitoring tool online
IWMI has launched its next-generation South Asia Drought Monitoring System (SADMS) platform.
APNews: In brutal drought, Kenyan herders look for hope underground
Harnessing Eastern Africa’s groundwater could be a huge benefit for a region struggling to slake its thirst.
The Kathmandu Post: Between droughts and deluges
The year 2022 has been marked by record-breaking extreme weather events worldwide, bringing droughts and deluges.
Climate change is hurting India’s rice crop
Aditi Mukherjee explained that, with extreme weather events affecting cropping patterns, growers need to be equipped with new farming methods.
IWMI launches the South Asia Drought Monitoring System (SADMS)
There is now a successful solution to reduce vulnerability to droughts in South Asia by providing national authorities the maximum possible lead time to put mitigation strategies into place.
Planning for drought in MENA
As part of its MENAdrought project, IWMI is working with the governments of Jordan, Lebanon and Morocco to develop drought action plans.
Al-Monitor: Morocco invests in desalination plants as drought worsens
Morocco is expecting a tough summer when it comes to water supply. The North African nation's worst drought in 40 years is leaving people without tap water for hours during summer times, particularly in the southeast part of the country.
Climate Links: MENA Rising Up to the Drought Challenge
There’s a misguided belief amongst some that climate change is “coming.” But, ask farmers in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region who are witnessing more frequent droughts, and they will assure you that the change is well and truly here already.
Turning the tide on drought in Jordan, Lebanon and Morocco
If we don’t take pre-emptive action to turn the tide on drought preparedness, we are very likely to see devastating impacts on food and water security for millions of people.
How water-smart agricultural solutions can help us stall desertification and thrive in the face of future droughts
Mitigating desertification and drought impacts, with water-smart solutions and digital innovations.
Tunisia joins Morocco, Lebanon, and Jordan in using state-of-the-art drought management technology
With the first-ever Middle East and North Africa Climate Week just concluded, learn how improved drought preparedness is helping strengthen the region’s resilience to climate change.
Gulf News: Year for drought action for the MENA region
While MENA Climate Week may last only four days, adaptation actions need to accelerate fast to continue the region’s development, and the success of both comes down to smarter water management.
MENADrought, collaboration, and lessons learned on Jordan’s path to drought resilience
The Government of Jordan is strengthening its drought resilience with the support of the USAID-funded IWMI-led MENADrought project.
The National News: Droughts in the Middle East are here to stay. So how do we manage them?
With an unprecedented number of droughts afflicting every corner of the world this year, it is clear that even the swiftest efforts to curb more variable rainfall and rising temperatures will be too late to prevent future water shortages.
Relief Web: With COP26 around the corner, explore how a proactive approach to drought management could help Southern Africa
To increase the level of preparedness of the 16 member states of the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC), the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) has worked with the World Bank on a multi-year drought resilience advisory services and analytics initiative.
With COP26 around the corner, explore how a proactive approach to drought management could help Southern Africa
With proper preparedness, drought doesn’t have to be such a killer. But being prepared means being proactive rather than responding to crises.
Four ways IWMI is using water to advance climate adaptation and mitigation around the world
During COP26 and beyond, IWMI will continue to advance a wide range of water-focused climate solutions and develop a diverse set technical, policy, and financial tools.
Climate, water, and poverty reduction – exploring the critical links
We have arrived at a crucial moment that calls upon us to incorporate smarter water management strategies into our longer-term planning.
How water can boost environmental health and biodiversity
As a result of IWMI’s work in the realms of e-flow monitoring and aquifer recharge, water management for rivers and aquifers has been strengthened.
Water for whom? Realizing contemporary water allocation through age-old customary tenure practices
Ultimately, rights-based water resource allocation may appear to be the most effective to address legal pluralism for poverty alleviation and broad-based agricultural growth.
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