United Nations World Data Forum 2024
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Water accounting for Incomati and Maputo River Basins
Technical assistance for the capacity building of use of remote sensing data and water accounting for Incomati and Maputo Watercourse Commission (INMACOM)
Groundwater information system and atlas for Pakistan
Integrated Water Resource Management (IWRM) Firm for Developing a Groundwater Information System for Pakistan and Groundwater Atlas for Nara Canal Command, Sindh Province, Pakistan
Climate resilient agriculture transformation in Pakistan
Producing Knowledge, Building Capacity, and Promoting Partnerships for Climate Resilient Agriculture Transformation in Pakistan
Capacity building for climate change adaptation in South Asia
Capacity Building for Climate Change Adaptation in South Asia
Study on sustainable management approaches to mitigate agriculture driven nature loss
Study on Sustainable Management Approaches to Mitigate Agriculture Driven Nature Loss
Upper Mahaweli Watershed Management Plan
Preparation of Implementation Support Upper Mahaweli Watershed Management Plan
Accelerating Impacts of CGIAR Climate Research for Africa (AICCRA)
Accelerating Impacts of CGIAR Climate Research for Africa (AICCRA) Ghana & Zambia
Capacity building of on-farm water management
Capacity Building of On-Farm Water Management, Agriculture Department, Government of Balochistan and Farmer Field Schools
Publications
December 2023 – February 2024 Research Journal Roundup
A selection of IWMI's recent contributions to global research.
Features
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.
News
Jordan’s Water Vision 2033 takes shape at “A Year of Modernization” forum
Integrated solutions plan aims to strengthen management and governance of the country’s water resources.
In the media
Middle East Water Security: Competition heats up as resources become scarcer
IWMI is highlighted in the context of the deteriorating water security situation in the Middle East and North Africa region in the August 2023 Al-Monitor PRO Trend Report.
In the media
Experts stress efficient groundwater use
IWMI in Pakistan organized a workshop to discuss the critical issue of water conservation and sustainable groundwater management in Balochistan.
In the media
Decision Making On Scientific Data For Improved Water Resource Management Critical: IWMI
This training was conducted through the World Bank funded Balochistan Integrated Water Resources Management and Development Project (BIWRMDP).
Publications
April-May 2023 Research Journal Roundup
Roundup of research, journal and other academic articles from April and May 2023.
Press releases
IWMI announces the appointment of five new members to its Board of Governors and Program Committee
Their expertise will be invaluable as the Institute works towards water systems transformation in the critical years ahead.
Blogs
Menstrual hygiene management – a missing piece in the water agenda
Integrating it into water-related programming not only enhances the well-being and dignity of women and girls, but also contributes to improved health outcomes, increased educational opportunities, and sustainable development at large.
Blogs
Conference lays out shared vision of strategies and investments needed to catalyze farmer-led irrigation development in Africa
Affordable finance, digital tools and innovation bundles are among the enablers that can help meet Africa’s irrigation potential of 60 million hectares in the next five years.
Press releases
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.
News
In Memoriam – Dr. Madar Samad
It is with great sadness that we learned last month of the death of Dr. Madar Samad, Emeritus Scientist at the International Water Management Institute, who passed away at the age of 74, having served the institution for over two decades.
In the media
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.
Blogs
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.
Blogs
Solar Irrigation Pump (SIP) Sizing Tool
IWMI-ICAR-BISA
Beta Version
By offering 1400-2200 hours of reliable, zero marginal cost, green energy for pumping, solar irrigation pumps (SIP) can be a godsend for farmers,...
Blogs
Waste not, want not
Recovery of safe and nutritious food from wholesale to consumer and safe redistribution for direct human consumption to reduce hunger and malnutrition.
Press releases
IWMI launches South Asia Drought Monitoring System
Next-generation system will enable proactive drought measures in South Asia.
Blogs
How irrigation scaling partnerships are boosting farmers’ resilience and livelihoods
Solutions have helped to strengthen demand and supply linkages along irrigated agricultural value chains, increasing farmers’ access to solar irrigation technologies and services, and ultimately boosting yields.
Blogs
Cultivating innovation in Africa’s food systems
Evidence-based irrigation scaling strategies co-developed by IWMI aim to accelerate innovation in agricultural value chains.
Blogs
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.
Blogs
Exploring agricultural water challenges and opportunities in West Africa as climate change signals a new normal
Enhancing the sector’s climate resilience through the scaling of innovative and integrated water management solutions in West Africa.
Features
Key takeaways from IWMI’s participation at the 9th World Water Forum
Roundup blog of IWMI activities, events and sessions at the World Water Forum in Dakar, Senegal.
Blogs
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.