International Water Management Institute (IWMI) Updates

Authors McTough, Mitchell Minh, Thai Thi Singh, Radhika Schmitter, Petra S. Context The rising number of crises, in particular, complex crises, driven by armed conflicts, political instability and...

Citation Drechsel, Pay. 2024. Greywater use for food security in refugee camps: a guidance note for risk management. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI). 12p. (IWMI...

Executive Summary This report evaluates the coherence of national policies related to food, land, and water (FLW) systems in Egypt to develop productive, responsive, and resilient agrifood systems...

Citation KC, Sumitra; Khadka, Manohara; Nepal, Santosh; Koirala, Sanju; Aryal, Mamata. 2024. Priority policy and actions of local government to promote climate-resilient and inclusive water,...

New platform focuses on connecting communities with scalable solutions to build resilience and manage drought risks. CGIAR launched the Drought Action Catalyst, an initiative led by the International...

Estimates of losses in the agriculture and food sector and disease burdens underscore the need for strong policy frameworks, monitoring and management tools. By Avinandan Taron and Surajit Ghosh El...

IWMI and local partners are developing an intervention which centers climate resilience to safeguard groundwater in Jaffna in Sri Lanka’s Northern Province. By Kalyani Ganesharuban More so than...

Addressing water resilience in the context of climate change will go a long way to mitigate its effects, particularly on the most vulnerable. November 6, 2024 | By IWMI By Santosh Nepal The climate...

Abstract/Description As a consequence of climate change, changes in land use, and land management—especially in densely populated areas—numerous natural disasters, such as floods, storms, heatwaves,...

Inclusive collective action together with data-based decision-making can help to address climate vulnerabilities and low adaptive capacities. By Aayush Niroula Water supply, sanitation and hygiene...

Adapting to more frequent climate disasters calls for enhanced planning and collaboration. October 11, 2024 | By Jialan Deal With climate change, extreme weather events related to precipitation, such...

Zambia’s severe drought demands urgent, unified action for preparedness and response By Elizabeth Stifel Zambia is experiencing an extreme drought, which has devasted the country for more than seven...

Funded by the UK government, this project will help to transform climate and water policies in the Global South. By Kalyani Ganesharuban To bridge the gap between climate resilience and water...

The four-day forum leveraged IWMI’s research on resilience and solidified scientific collaboration with local partners. By Louise Sarant IWMI presented recent scientific advances and innovative...

Greenwell Matchaya, Mohamed Aheeyar, Girma Ebrahim, Simon Langan, William Rex, Oluyede Clifford Ajayi, Olukemi Dolly Afun-Ogidan, Fleur Wouterse, Bhekiwe Fakudze, Winnie Kasoma-Pele, Lisa-Maria...

Farmers in the Gomal Zam Dam Command Area are learning to adopt climate change-resilient cultivation techniques. By Amjad Jamal For generations, farmers in Dera Ismail Khan and Tank districts of...

Understanding water system risks in fragile and conflict-affected communities is crucial for developing anticipatory action and peace. Seifu Tilahun, Andrew Okem, and Charity Osei-Amponsah from...

Holistic, integrated planning across sectors is vital to ensure disaster response is timely and effective. May 3, 2024 By Tania Perera Floods in Kenya have killed at least 228 and displaced some...

Earth observation platforms and data will support decision-makers in the management of flood and drought risk. By Sushila De Silva In 2020, the International Water Management Institute (IWMI)...