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Making the invisible visible: A chat with groundwater expert Dr. Karen Villholth, Principal Researcher, IWMI The post Why worry about groundwater? first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).

As we celebrate International Women’s Day 2022 and pursue “gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow,” find out how three IWMI researchers are translating those words into action. The post In focus: Women making a difference in the world of water first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).

As the world prepares to celebrate World Wetlands Day, IWMI reflects on the transformative power of nature-based solutions to tackle climate change — and more. By Matthew McCartney and Lisa-Maria Rebelo, IWMI It is now widely accepted that nature-based solutions are an imperative in our fight against climate change and biodiversity loss, and central to our efforts to address many other global challenges

Solar irrigation technology has the potential to empower more than 12 million women farmers across Nepal who constitute the backbone of the country’s farming system. The post Empowering female farmers through improved access to water technologies first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).

A major highlight for IWMI in 2021 was our robust participation in the COP26 climate summit, which took place in Glasgow during the first two weeks of November. The post The year in review: Reflecting on a busy and productive 2021  first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).

Remote sensing data enables IWMI researchers to identify irrigated areas at a resolution of 30 meters, providing valuable insights for water policy and agricultural planning. The post Researchers map Ethiopia’s irrigated areas at a previously unavailable resolution first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).

A recently completed study conducted by IWMI presents scenarios where water can be used sustainably and efficiently for cultivating crops. The post How smarter water management can help strengthen food security for the 500 million people who call the Nile Basin home first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).

  IWMI and One CGIAR look forward to the work ahead post-Glasgow, as determined as ever to help communities and governments across the globe lay the foundation for a sustainable, climate-resilient, and water-secure future for generations to come. The post With COP26 in the rearview, where do we go from here? first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).