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Africa’s first prototype digital twin comes home to the Limpopo River Basin. The post Transboundary collaboration on the Limpopo first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).

IWMI pre-launched the Climate-Smart Governance (CSG) dashboard at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan earlier this week. The post Data for decision making via the Climate-Smart Governance dashboard first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).

In 2024, we published over 150 stories on topics including digital twins, drought, and urban wetlands. Here are our favorites. The post Editor’s picks: Our favorite stories of 2024 first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).

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 Water Management Institute (IWMI), during the 16th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD COP16) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Droughts have emerged as a critical global

People displaced by conflict, particularly women, girls and children, experience significant obstacles in accessing sufficient water and sanitary facilities. Long travel distances for water collection expose them to safety risks like harassment and snake bites, while inadequate infrastructure exacerbates water shortages and contamination. When these water sources are disrupted there is loss of livelihoods, and tensions with host communities occasionally

A complex situation of extreme water scarcity is affecting ​internally displaced persons (IDPs)​ and endangering ​​lives​ in Adamawa State​. ​Inadequate access ​to clean water​ is worsened by the ​​activities of non-state armed groups, which result in displacement,​ environmental degradation, and poor investment in infrastructure. Simultaneously, the increasing population and climate change impacts make marginalized groups more vulnerable, weakening their ability

IWMI’s Shreya Chakraborty and Tanmoy Bhaduri discuss groundwater use in Nepal and overlooked issues in policy frameworks. The post Opinion: Nepal needs a comprehensive groundwater policy first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).

Ghana is endowed with abundant natural landscape resources, featuring diverse ecosystems and natural resources such as forests, savannahs, river systems, mineral deposits, wetlands, and rich biodiversity that sustain various livelihood activities. These landscapes face increasing pressure due to heightened demand for natural resources driven by population growth, climate change impacts and anthropogenic activities. Sustainable management practices are crucial to ensure