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The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) jointly launched the publication “Water Quality in Agriculture: Risks and Risk Mitigation” during the Rome Water Dialogue on October 5, 2023. This publication, authored by international experts, provides comprehensive guidelines and solutions for assessing and mitigating risks related to water quality in agriculture, with a focus on

Dr. Mankombu Sambasivan Swaminathan, a renowned scientist and former Chair of the IWMI Board of Trustees, has passed away, leaving a global legacy of commitment to agricultural research and sustainable development. Known as the father of India’s Green Revolution, Dr. Swaminathan began his career in plant breeding and genetics at the Indian Agricultural Research Institute in New Delhi. He played

The International Water Management Institute (IWMI) emphasizes the critical importance of addressing food loss and waste on the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste. They highlight that in 2022, nearly 800 million people faced hunger, while approximately 13 percent of food is lost in the supply chain, contributing to environmental pollution and climate change. IWMI has championed

The Letaba River Basin in Southern Africa holds great spiritual significance for indigenous communities, who view water as a “gift to future generations.” However, this vital resource faces increasing competition due to climate change and growing demands for water for livelihoods, food, and agriculture. Researchers suggest that calculating environmental flows (e-flows), which determine the quantity, timing, and quality of water

The International Water Management Institute (IWMI) was honored with the Award for Excellence at the 2023 National Project Management Excellence Awards in Sri Lanka. This recognition was bestowed upon IWMI for its Earth Observation for Agricultural Risk Management (EO4ARM) application, which has significantly contributed to the digital transformation of Sri Lanka’s agriculture sector. The EO4ARM platform empowers smallholder farmers with

The future of water storage requires a systems approach which fully integrates natural infrastructure alongside built infrastructure. The post As the demand for water rises, we need to re-think global water storage first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).

Digitalization of all sectors of any economy can increase productivity gains, and render those sectors more resilient to the negative effects of climate change. Thus, digitalization is even more important for the agriculture sector because climate variability directly impacts its activities.   As a step towards building the resilience of the agriculture sector in Malawi, against climate change using digital technology,

Improving climate data availability through platforms like F2R-CWANA can enhance the analysis and understanding of climate impacts. The Central and West Asia and North Africa (CWANA) region is highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. The agricultural sector is particularly susceptible, employing 50–60% of the labor force and contributing significantly to the region’s socio-economic development. The CWANA region is