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Peter Oppong’s inspiring journey: smallholder farmers like Oppong are reaping the benefits of solar-powered irrigation, a cost-effective and easy-to-implement technology Tilahun, Seifu A.; Gbodji, Kekeli Kofi; Minh, Thai Thi; Mabhaudhi, Tafadzwanashe; Cofie, Olufunke Tilahun, Seifu A.; Gbodji, Kekeli Kofi; Minh, Thai Thi; Mabhaudhi, Tafadzwanashe; Cofie, Olufunke. 2023. Peter Oppong’s inspiring journey: smallholder farmers like Oppong are reaping the benefits of

Antibiotic resistance in aquatic systems puts the health of people and animals at risk from diseases caused by antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Scientists at the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) are working with research partners on modelling of water quality to understand how antibiotic-resistant bacteria and antibiotic resistance genes are transmitted in water systems. Their findings will guide interventions aimed at reducing

The year 2022 offered a glimpse into a future of heightening pressures on water security. The war in Ukraine disrupted global food systems across the Global South. Drought struck the Horn of Africa and the Pakistan floods destroyed millions of homes and hectares of farmland. In response to these challenges, IWMI sought a range of innovative water-smart solutions, benefitting communities,

The COP28 Water for Climate Pavilion has unveiled its official website, providing a digital platform to showcase innovative solutions and facilitate international collaboration on water-related issues. The website, which can be accessed at WaterForClimate.net, promises to be a vital resource during the upcoming COP28 summit, where the role of water towards climate mitigation and adaptation are expected to be among

  The past year has seen vulnerable communities across the globe experience numerous water-related disasters that have either threatened or completely decimated lives and livelihoods. Countries in the Global South are exposed to this type of disaster, with their vulnerability often directly related to both the short- and long-term effects of the climate crisis. Calls for climate reparations have gained

  Researchers contributed to global policy discussions during the Rome Water Dialogue and the Committee on World Food Security, both hosted by FAO in October. Kicking off October, IWMI Deputy Director General Rachael McDonnell attended the 2nd Rome Water Dialogue to share IWMI’s knowledge and experience on building water-resilient food systems. FAO used the conference as a platform for cross-sectoral

  IWMI will implement the Innovation Lab for Irrigation & Mechanization Systems, funded by USAID and led by University of Nebraska. ILIMS is a five-year, $19 million program to develop a global portfolio of Research for Development activities in the broad domains of small-scale irrigation and mechanization systems. The overall goal of this new Innovation Lab is to improve mechanization

  IWMI contributions to research in August and September of 2023 Future water conditions are uncertain, but IWMI researchers assert that humans have the ability to guide water management towards sustainable recovery. From big picture level thinking about innovation in agricultural water policies to assessing the future of rice crop performance using remote sensing, IWMI researchers have tackled questions about