health and food IWMI and partners map the state of water across Africa By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Thu, 28 Mar 2024 06:18:27 +0000 Earth observation platforms and data will support decision-makers in the management of flood and drought risk. The post IWMI and partners map the state of water across Africa first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Features mapping satellite data tools
health and food Gil Levine, champion of international collaboration, dies at 96 By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Tue, 02 Apr 2024 10:38:35 +0000 Levine’s lengthy and impactful career included helping establish what is now the International Water Management Institute. The post Gil Levine, champion of international collaboration, dies at 96 first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article News obituaries staff
health and food Modern tools and ancient smarts By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Tue, 09 Apr 2024 05:25:14 +0000 Al Murunah’s unique approach to climate adaptation and development combines nature-based solutions with agricultural water management interventions and a gender perspective. The post Modern tools and ancient smarts first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Features nature-based solutions
health and food IWMI to expand groundbreaking Africa earth observation project By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Wed, 17 Apr 2024 10:24:16 +0000 New grant will enable expanded scope and collaboration and make actionable water information accessible to governments and other groups. The post IWMI to expand groundbreaking Africa earth observation project first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Press releases digital innovation water data portal
health and food The hidden crisis of disaster displacement and host community struggles in rural areas of Pakistan By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Fri, 19 Apr 2024 04:15:28 +0000 While disaster-induced migration tends to be short-term, slow-onset climate-induced migration may be more permanent and on a larger scale. The post The hidden crisis of disaster displacement and host community struggles in rural areas of Pakistan first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Features anticipatory action Disaster displacement disaster risk management
health and food Water security takes center stage in anticipatory action By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Fri, 19 Apr 2024 10:30:31 +0000 IWMI partners with the Anticipation Hub to advance water security in fragile and conflict-affected settings. The post Water security takes center stage in anticipatory action first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article News anticipatory action Fragile and Conflict Affected Settings
health and food Greening gray infrastructure: uncovering the complexity of Nature-based Solutions By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Thu, 25 Apr 2024 07:29:17 +0000 Nature-based Solutions (NbS) are a hot topic in environment and landscape planning networks. But are they a silver bullet for solving the climate crisis? The post Greening gray infrastructure: uncovering the complexity of Nature-based Solutions first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Features nature-based solutions water infrastructure wetlands
health and food IWMI launches the Climate Smart Governance dashboard in Sri Lanka By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Fri, 26 Apr 2024 08:51:06 +0000 The dashboard will support policy makers with timely climate adaptation interventions. The post IWMI launches the Climate Smart Governance dashboard in Sri Lanka first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article News anticipatory action apps data & tools
health and food First edition of Salinity Magazine looks at saline agriculture By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Tue, 30 Apr 2024 04:15:00 +0000 The publication is a collaboration between the Netherlands Food Partnership (NFP) and the Netherlands Water Partnership (NWP) together with the International Water Management Institute (IWMI). The post First edition of Salinity Magazine looks at saline agriculture first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article News salinity
health and food Floods in Kenya underscore urgent need for anticipatory action in disaster situations By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Fri, 03 May 2024 04:40:00 +0000 Holistic, integrated planning across sectors is vital to ensure disaster response is timely and effective. The post Floods in Kenya underscore urgent need for anticipatory action in disaster situations first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article News floods
health and food Digital twins By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Fri, 03 May 2024 08:30:05 +0000 A technology pioneered in space exploration is now being used to manage product life cycles, smart cities, and river basins. But what is it exactly? The post Digital twins first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Explainers AI digital innovation
health and food March-April research journal roundup By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Mon, 13 May 2024 11:00:57 +0000 Read our roundup of IWMI’s work in April and March 2024. The post March-April research journal roundup first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Publications natural resource governance sustainable solutions
health and food IWMI and Saudi Arabia extend collaboration on irrigation and wastewater use By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Thu, 30 May 2024 04:10:33 +0000 The e-ReWater platform will use remote sensing technologies and satellite data to estimate the availability of new water resources in partnership with the Saudi Irrigation Organization. The post IWMI and Saudi Arabia extend collaboration on irrigation and wastewater use first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article News climate resilience research treated wastewater reuse water security
health and food Waters of vulnerability and transformative solutions By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Thu, 30 May 2024 06:15:22 +0000 Understanding water system risks in fragile and conflict-affected communities is crucial for developing anticipatory action and peace. The post Waters of vulnerability and transformative solutions first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article News conflict and fragility water security
health and food IWMI’s new strategy shows the way forward for collective action on water security By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Mon, 03 Jun 2024 12:27:14 +0000 Strategy 2024–2030 sets course for the next stage of the organization’s research and innovation journey. The post IWMI’s new strategy shows the way forward for collective action on water security first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Press releases corporate strategy
health and food IWMI awarded for second consecutive year by the Project Management Institute in Sri Lanka By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Thu, 06 Jun 2024 04:09:37 +0000 The Climate Smart Governance (CSG) Dashboard is recognized for its contribution to national climate adaptation, planning and development. The post IWMI awarded for second consecutive year by the Project Management Institute in Sri Lanka first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article News climate governance digital innovation
health and food Closing the African data gap By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Wed, 12 Jun 2024 04:05:25 +0000 New open access database is valuable for sustainable development in the energy and water sectors. The post Closing the African data gap first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article News database open access renewable energy
health and food Staying afloat when disaster strikes By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Thu, 13 Jun 2024 07:19:26 +0000 How the residents of Chrystler’s Farm took a proactive approach to disaster response. The post Staying afloat when disaster strikes first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Features anticipatory action climate adaptation
health and food IWMI modernizes agricultural practices in Pakistan By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Thu, 13 Jun 2024 07:24:18 +0000 Farmers in the Gomal Zam Dam Command Area are learning to adopt climate change-resilient cultivation techniques. The post IWMI modernizes agricultural practices in Pakistan first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Features agriculture climate-resilient livelihoods
health and food The Ganges Delta polders are crucial for agricultural sustainability By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Thu, 13 Jun 2024 08:33:52 +0000 The Ganges Delta polders are low-lying, protected areas vital for agriculture which face threats from salinity intrusion and waterlogging. The post The Ganges Delta polders are crucial for agricultural sustainability first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article News hydrological modeling
health and food CGIAR Science Week 2024 postponed By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Fri, 28 Jun 2024 07:31:54 +0000 Event to be rescheduled for later in the year. The post CGIAR Science Week 2024 postponed first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article News climate and food security food land and water science for a water-secure world
health and food IWMI and GWP promote water cooperation through a study tour to Central Asia By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Fri, 05 Jul 2024 10:20:46 +0000 The visit for water professionals from South Asia laid the groundwork for furthering dialogue on transboundary river management for water security. The post IWMI and GWP promote water cooperation through a study tour to Central Asia first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article News transboundary water management water security
health and food When climate and cocoa collide By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Mon, 08 Jul 2024 07:55:00 +0000 Chocolate prices soar as El Nino dries up major producers but is there more to the story? The post When climate and cocoa collide first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Features climate resilience research sustainable solutions
health and food May-June 2024 Research Journal Roundup By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Wed, 31 Jul 2024 09:06:55 +0000 Roundup of research, journal and other academic articles from May and June 2024. The post May-June 2024 Research Journal Roundup first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Publications modeling natural resource governance policy
health and food Aquaculture in small reservoirs in Ghana’s North-East Region By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Tue, 06 Aug 2024 06:18:29 +0000 The IWMI-led initiative is turning local dams into sources of growth and development. The post Aquaculture in small reservoirs in Ghana’s North-East Region first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Features aquaculture sustainable development
health and food IWMI is advancing use of high-res climate modeling for Middle East and North Africa’s small basins By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Wed, 14 Aug 2024 08:05:22 +0000 In a region battling worsening climate challenges, this groundbreaking, yet easily replicable climate forecasting model will transform local decision-making processes. The post IWMI is advancing use of high-res climate modeling for Middle East and North Africa’s small basins first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Features climate crisis hydrological and climate models
health and food IWMI’s Morocco Resilience Days Forum charts course for climate adaptation By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Mon, 19 Aug 2024 02:30:00 +0000 The four-day forum leveraged IWMI’s research on resilience and solidified scientific collaboration with local partners. The post IWMI’s Morocco Resilience Days Forum charts course for climate adaptation first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Features climate adaptation partnerships resilience
health and food IWMI conducts grassroots consultation on irrigated groundwater management in Lao PDR By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Wed, 28 Aug 2024 10:12:17 +0000 The meeting is part of a bottom-up approach to ensuring coherent policies on the use of water resources in agriculture. The post IWMI conducts grassroots consultation on irrigated groundwater management in Lao PDR first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article News agriculture water management groundwater
health and food Our cities are flooding but funding has dried up By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Thu, 29 Aug 2024 04:34:56 +0000 Bridging gaps between research, policy and implementation can make cities flood-resilient. The post Our cities are flooding but funding has dried up first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Features building resilience flood policy
health and food IWMI signs MoU with the League of Arab States By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Thu, 29 Aug 2024 06:35:49 +0000 The agreement will facilitate further cooperation in the water security agenda of the Arab region. The post IWMI signs MoU with the League of Arab States first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article News mena partnerships
health and food IWMI facilitates dialogue as Nepal works to amend its key water legislation By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Mon, 02 Sep 2024 02:30:00 +0000 Experts call for legislation that is holistic, inclusive and timely to address critical issues regarding sustainable use of water resources. The post IWMI facilitates dialogue as Nepal works to amend its key water legislation first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article News water resource management
health and food A conversation with IWMI’s knowledge management team on enhancing agricultural research with FAO’s AGRIS and AGROVOC programs By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Wed, 04 Sep 2024 06:23:38 +0000 AGRIS is a comprehensive bibliographic database focused on agriculture and nutrition, while AGROVOC is a multilingual thesaurus covering a wide range of agricultural terms. The post A conversation with IWMI’s knowledge management team on enhancing agricultural research with FAO’s AGRIS and AGROVOC programs first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Features agriculture research knowledge management library publications
health and food Water Resilience Tracker enables cross-sectoral collaboration By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Wed, 11 Sep 2024 05:22:59 +0000 Funded by the UK government, this project will help to transform climate and water policies in the Global South. The post Water Resilience Tracker enables cross-sectoral collaboration first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article News climate adaptation climate resilience research
health and food What the attempts to clean the Seine reveal about water pollution worldwide By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Thu, 12 Sep 2024 02:30:00 +0000 Paris’s efforts highlight the difficulty cities face in cleaning waterways to preserve human, animal and ecosystem health. The post What the attempts to clean the Seine reveal about water pollution worldwide first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Features data monitoring water pollution water quality and health
health and food Cutting-edge mapping techniques are crucial for managing water storage in South Asia By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Fri, 20 Sep 2024 05:57:53 +0000 IWMI and GWP partner with Bhutan’s Department of Water to advance efforts including mapping surface water bodies. The post Cutting-edge mapping techniques are crucial for managing water storage in South Asia first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article News mapping water storage
health and food IWMI appoints Olufunke Cofie as Africa Director for Research Impact By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Fri, 20 Sep 2024 10:46:28 +0000 New role will oversee research-for-development capabilities across Africa. The post IWMI appoints Olufunke Cofie as Africa Director for Research Impact first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article News corporate staff
health and food Report – Countries must scale up the use of clean technologies to transform the global agricultural sector By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Mon, 30 Sep 2024 04:51:24 +0000 Reducing greenhouse gas emissions from agricultural systems is crucial to keeping the world on track to meet international climate goals. The post Report – Countries must scale up the use of clean technologies to transform the global agricultural sector first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article News agriculture systems emissions
health and food July-August 2024 Research Journal Roundup By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Mon, 30 Sep 2024 05:47:49 +0000 Roundup of research, journal and other academic articles from July and August 2024. The post July-August 2024 Research Journal Roundup first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Publications climate change impacts food chains refugees solar power for irrigation
health and food Zambia’s thirst for solutions in the face of drought By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Tue, 01 Oct 2024 02:30:00 +0000 Unified action for preparedness and response can help communities to build resilience The post Zambia’s thirst for solutions in the face of drought first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Features disaster management drought monitoring Integrated Water Resource Management
health and food India Water Week 2024 underscores collective action for water security By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Wed, 02 Oct 2024 04:53:54 +0000 The forum explored the role of partnerships, technology and community engagement in securing India’s water resources. The post India Water Week 2024 underscores collective action for water security first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Features India Water Week 2024
health and food Extreme flooding and landslides worldwide highlight need for anticipatory action By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Fri, 11 Oct 2024 09:36:00 +0000 Adapting to more frequent climate disasters calls for enhanced planning and collaboration. The post Extreme flooding and landslides worldwide highlight need for anticipatory action first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Features anticipatory action extreme weather
health and food The unique challenge of implementing anticipatory action in refugee and IDP hosting communities By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Fri, 11 Oct 2024 09:36:06 +0000 Creating measures that balance the needs of refugees and local populations during disaster preparedness presents a complex issue. The post The unique challenge of implementing anticipatory action in refugee and IDP hosting communities first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Features anticipatory action refugees
health and food Dashboard to improve decision making on aquaculture expansion in Myanmar By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Wed, 16 Oct 2024 03:13:22 +0000 The Aquaculture Decision Support Tool shows climate hazards, suitability, land use and waterbodies, and supply and demand conditions. The post Dashboard to improve decision making on aquaculture expansion in Myanmar first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article News data & tools digital tool profile digital tools
health and food Climate change threatens water and sanitation facilities in Nepal By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Fri, 25 Oct 2024 08:11:49 +0000 Inclusive collective action together with data-based decision-making can help to address climate vulnerabilities and low adaptive capacities. The post Climate change threatens water and sanitation facilities in Nepal first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article News climate change adaptation WASH
health and food Partnerships the main driver at Cairo Water Week 2024 By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2024 05:42:10 +0000 IWMI achieved a number of important milestones and showcased innovations for sustainable water management. The post Partnerships the main driver at Cairo Water Week 2024 first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article News cairo water week
health and food Pakistan Water Week 2024 aims to tackle the water and food security crises By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2024 11:14:41 +0000 The event takes place from Nov. 4-8 under the theme of "Building a Climate-Resilient Future." The post Pakistan Water Week 2024 aims to tackle the water and food security crises first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article News Pakistan Water Week 2024
health and food Data on continental-scale river discharge are crucial to address water demand By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 03:59:49 +0000 IWMI researchers assess the data gap, existing methods and technologies for river discharge estimation in Africa. The post Data on continental-scale river discharge are crucial to address water demand first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article News Climate change data & tools hydrological modeling
health and food IWMI is working with governments to build water resilience at COP29 By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 08:46:00 +0000 IWMI women researchers are leading the way on actionable policy recommendations and implementation for water resource management. The post IWMI is working with governments to build water resilience at COP29 first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Features climate commitments climate negotiations COP29
health and food Severe summer weather ruins crops in Asia and Africa causing vegetable prices to skyrocket By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 07:55:55 +0000 Discover how IWMI researchers are using climate-smart agriculture to combat low crop yields in the Global South. The post Severe summer weather ruins crops in Asia and Africa causing vegetable prices to skyrocket first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Features Climate change climate smart agriculture floods and droughts
health and food Climate finance and water By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 09:55:15 +0000 COP29 is “the finance COP.” We explain climate finance, how it relates to water and what to expect at this year's sessions. The post Climate finance and water first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Explainers climate finance COP29 water financing