Meet Nasreen Akhtar, a farmer from Pakistan’s Chakwal district. Water scarcity once dictated what Nasreen could grow. Now, a solar-powered irrigation system enables her to capture previously unused water, building resilience and food security in the face of climate change. #IYWF2026 #AboutDrought

IWMI joined IWRI Water Day 2026 in Morocco, convened by IWRA, advancing science-policy solutions for water resilience under climate pressure. IWMI MENA Regional Representative Youssef Brouziyne, highlighted scaling non-conventional water solutions as key to resilient systems across MENA.

🛰️ At the Space Economy Summit Europe in Lisbon, IWMI DDG Rachael McDonnell highlighted how satellite data is already transforming water security through flood mapping, crop monitoring, & digital river basin models while stressing that vulnerable communities need decisions, not just data. @cgiar.org

☀️ Ethiopia, the land of 13 months of sunshine️, is using solar irrigation to improve water access for farmers. Around 2,000 systems installed across five regions have boosted incomes, nutrition, and climate resilience for 3,199 households: on.cgiar.org/4dqCEzt @cgiar.org

IWMI joined partners in Dodoma to align on implementing Tanzania’s Seed Sector Development Strategy, focusing on coordination, seed access, research, and investment planning to deliver impact for farmers by 2030. 🌱 @cgiar.org #SeedSystems #UkamaUstawi #PartneringForWater

Bangladesh's agrifood systems are changing rapidly due to climate risks, urbanization, and shrinking land. In this context, a new report brings together stakeholder insights to identify key innovation priorities, barriers, and enabling conditions for scaling system-wide change: on.cgiar.org/4uvlKpb

IWMI joined partners in Dodoma to mark approval of Tanzania’s Seed Sector Development Strategy, aimed at building a climate-resilient seed system, with next steps focused on implementation and investment planning to 2030. @cgiar.org

IWMI, under the #SoLAR project supported by Swiss Development and Cooperation, hosted the Phase II Inception Workshop in Dhaka, marking a shift to scaling solar irrigation in Bangladesh. 👉 on.cgiar.org/49kdjol #SolarPoweredIrrigation #SustainableIrrigation #ResilientFarmers #CleanEnergy

SMEs are key to Kenya’s circular agri-food systems, but new value chains face regulatory gaps. IWMI's new study of 3 enterprises shows how outdated frameworks limit innovation and outlines reforms to unlock frontier SME potential. 👉 on.cgiar.org/4deRGYV @cgiar.org

IWMI, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University & Kazakh National University of Water Management and Irrigation signed an MoU at the Regional Environmental Summit 2026 to strengthen water cooperation, research, and water diplomacy in Central Asia. 👉 on.cgiar.org/4cIATgW

#IWMIintheNews 📰 BBC features a collaboration between professors from the @uniofhull.bsky.social#IWMIintheNewsand IWMI researchers, who will undertake fieldwork in Colombo, Sri Lanka, to help improve wetland management. 🌿💧 👉 on.cgiar.org/4tEoKzp

#IWMIinthemedia | How can farmers move beyond rainfed agriculture? On April 15, IWMI’s Sander Zwart joined Radio Ghana with @Farmerline to discuss #IRRILINE, a service linking farmers to irrigation advice, solar pumps, financing & ongoing support 🎧 on.cgiar.org/4cGViTx

IWMI participated in #SIAM2026 in Meknès, where IWMI's Youssef Brouziyne joined the #AAAInitiative Ministerial Meeting and a high-level roundtable on Moroccan agriculture cooperation, advancing water-smart, climate-resilient agriculture through science, partnerships, and action. #OneCGIAR

The @cgiar.org Climate Action Program has been launched in Tamil Nadu, India, to strengthen science-driven climate adaptation and resilience for agriculture, water, and vulnerable communities. Read more 👉 on.cgiar.org/4vWsJJg

IWMI has appointed two senior researchers to its Nigeria office to strengthen water governance, irrigation, and resilient agrifood systems. Their expertise links policy, institutions, and innovation for scalable solutions in Nigeria. 👉 on.cgiar.org/3QDCPP9 @cgiar.org

💧 “We must move beyond incremental change and set coordinated missions to stabilize the global water cycle,” said IWMI DG Mark Smith, at a regional dialogue by ACIAR, @waterpartnersau.bsky.social, DFAT, and IWMI on water security and climate action in the Indo-Pacific. 👉 on.cgiar.org/4tIaupx

For countries facing climate uncertainty, resilient water systems are key to connecting climate action across sectors. The Water Resilience Tracker supports this by helping countries design water-based climate policies and advance finance, data, and resilience. 👉 on.cgiar.org/48tVqmO

On April 16, IWMI, with partners, convened a national workshop led by the government of Nepal to unlock climate finance for water. Discussions focused on coordination, project readiness and developing bankable climate solutions.

🌍 Today is #EarthDay. At @cgiar.org#EarthDaywe believe that caring for the Earth starts with how we produce our food. 🌱 What we grow and how we grow it shapes our planet, our health, and our future.

🌍 This #EarthDay, we highlight how sand and dust storms are intensifying due to climate change, land degradation, and water mismanagement, affecting health and livelihoods. Learn how through #Wiqaya, IWMI, and partners advance solutions. 👉 on.cgiar.org/4tTNm6U

In this latest photo story, explore how IWMI is working with farmers and government officials in Sri Lanka’s dry zone to introduce climate adaptation measures for paddy cultivation and strengthen resilience in farming communities. 👉 on.cgiar.org/48ePdet

Field update from Ghana’s White Volta Basin: Under #Unlocking4WaRe, IWMI visited water monitoring sites with partners to advance citizen‑science–driven water data. Community‑led monitoring is strong—but scaling means tackling gaps in equipment, data transfer & coverage.💧

Are we shaping research around real stakeholder demand or just responding to assumptions? 🔎 IWMI hosted IITA and @irriofficial.bsky.social for the CGIAR Demand Intelligence Platform Planning Workshop in Ghana, where teams worked to strengthen how demand signals shape CGIAR priorities.

Over the past 10 years, @cgiar.org centers have worked across Nepal to strengthen agriculture, livestock, water management, and climate resilience through research & partnerships, supporting sustainable and inclusive agri-food systems. 👉 on.cgiar.org/4stLlNW @ilri.org @irriofficial.bsky.social

IWMI conducted research with 550 cocoa farmers in Ghana to understand the adoption of solar irrigation. Findings show decisions depend on access to long-term loans, group ownership to reduce costs, & lower drilling risks. Want to know more? 👉 on.cgiar.org/48npj8a @unlincoln.bsky.social @cgiar.org

Join us for a walk along the edge of Chhatiwan Lake in Nepal and explore the intricate connections that sustain life, pointing toward a more integrated approach to managing natural resources: on.cgiar.org/4dB6hPi @oxfaminternational.bsky.social @sidasweden.bsky.social #TransboundaryRiverBasins

IWMI & @cirad.bsky.social analyzed soils across 8 villages in Attapeu, Lao, revealing sandy, acidic soils with low carbon. Learn how they are advancing nature-based, low-cost solutions to restore soil fertility and support sustainable farming, now. 👉 on.cgiar.org/4t1arVb @bioversityciat.bsky.social

💧Ever wondered how every water decision affects Pakistan’s economy? The Hydro-Economic DSS, developed by IWMI and @ifpri.org with PIDE, shows exactly that, helping plan smarter across agriculture, cities, and industry for a resilient future. 👉 on.cgiar.org/3PUb18N

💧The Amibara Irrigation Scheme in Ethiopia faces declining performance and climate pressures. Watch how IWMI and the Ministry of Irrigation and Lowlands use smart water solutions with satellite data and digital tools to restore efficiency & secure livelihoods. 👉 on.cgiar.org/4sh0fH1

IWMI and the British Embassy Cairo convened the #AlMurunah Roundtable to scale climate-resilient water solutions, showing how partnerships and policy can turn pilot success into impact, with results including water savings, higher yields, strong returns, and increased women’s income.

Over the past year, the Water Resilience Tracker has helped turn water-resilient policies into action, shaping national climate plans, strengthening access to finance, expanding global reach, and advancing inclusive, science-based solutions. 👉 on.cgiar.org/3OrBpq4 @deltares.bsky.social

In Rabat, IWMI participated in the 2026 North Africa consultation on the First Implementation Plan (2026–2033) for the Africa Water Vision 2063, supporting the development of actionable, science-based pathways toward water security and resilience across the region.

A dry tap, empty wells, and fields under the sun… life slowed by an invisible crisis. Want to know what happened next? 👀 Read it here 👉 on.cgiar.org/3O0L46W (iwmi.org/news/) @cgiar.org #WaterCrisis #Groundwater #DigitalStrategy #FoodSecurity

🔍🌱📊 #CitizenScience brings communities into research, empowering local and Indigenous knowledge while strengthening policymaking with diverse, real-time evidence, making science more inclusive, relevant, and impactful: on.cgiar.org/4sg6ZVG @cgiar.org#CitizenScience #CommunityEngagement

Expanding Solar Irrigation Pump (SIP) adoption goes beyond tech & subsidies; it needs strong local support. IWMI is training KVK agents under #SoLAR (with Swiss Development & Cooperation) to boost uptake of SIPs and PM-KUSUM in Uttar Pradesh, India. 🔗 on.cgiar.org/4dvBinB @cgiar.org

The Indus Basin sustains millions, but rising climate and demand pressures threaten its future. But a new data-driven model by @iwmi.bsky.social & @manchester.ac.uk supports smarter, integrated water decisions for a more secure and resilient future. 👉 on.cgiar.org/4bQ7IIh @cgiar.org

From Women’s Day to #WorldWaterDay2026, the message is clear: women sustain agriculture, yet lack land, rights, and voice, and without decision-making power, true empowerment and water security cannot be achieved. 👉 on.cgiar.org/4dnkH5r @cgiar.org

💧Today, Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research, IWMI & @waterpartnersau.bsky.social convened a discussion on translating global water frameworks into regional action—highlighting water as central to climate resilience and the urgent need to scale solutions across the Indo-Pacific.

Pakistan isn’t just water-scarce, we lack a clear picture of our water. Fragmented data and weak monitoring limit action. WRA offers integrated data, a national water balance, and regular updates. The real gap? Governance + information. #WaterGovernance #ClimateResilience #SDG6

🌿 Restoring Sri Lanka’s upper watersheds is key to securing water, energy, ecosystems, and livelihoods. As climate and land pressures grow, IWMI and @adb.org are supporting efforts to guide effective restoration and build resilience.

IWMI welcomes high-level representatives, including the UK Special Representative for Climate, to Cairo for the #AlMurunah Impact Celebration & Scaling Roundtable tomorrow. ❇️ Showcasing results from #AlMurunah & #AlMurunah+ ❇️ Highlighting #RNBWS ❇️ Building partnerships to scale impact

#IWMIintheNews @IWMI_'s Likimyelesh Woldegiorgis is featured in The Reporter Ethiopia, emphasizing that tangible progress in water management depends on putting women’s leadership and perspectives at the heart of decisions and solutions. 💧 👉 on.cgiar.org/4uOkFtH

On World Water Day, communities from Hom and Tammaleuy villages in Lao PDR supported sustainable management of Nong Lom wetlands by installing signboards to promote protection, cleanliness and safeguarding vital water resources. 💧

IWMI is spotlighting women farmers across the globe with our Strong Roots, Inclusive Futures campaign. 🌱👩🏽‍🌾 Meet Arundavarani Ravindran, a Sri Lankan farmer working to ensure water access for her community in the face of droughts.💧 Read more here: on.cgiar.org/4uXtiCg #IYFW2026 #AboutDrought

💧 This #WorldWaterDay2026, we spotlight the journeys, challenges & resilience of women and girls across Africa. When water systems fail, they are often the most affected, but they are also helping shape the solutions, from households and farms to communities and beyond.

Sri Lanka’s Knuckles Mountain Range supports 1.3M people—but climate change is increasing floods, droughts & erosion. IWMI is partnering with national agencies & the Green Climate Fund to improve water security, restore ecosystems & build climate‑resilient farming systems.🌿💧

Better water use in agriculture starts with better data. In Pakistan, IWMI is validating satellite #evapotranspiration with ground measurements to improve irrigation, enable smarter water allocation, and strengthen climate resilience for farmers and policymakers. 💧

🌐 WEFE Nexus Policy Webinar 8 Rising #salinity is affecting agriculture, water systems & livelihoods. This webinar explores adaptation pathways from Bangladesh and global salinity hotspots to inform future action. 📅 25 Mar 2026 🔗 Register: on.cgiar.org/3PsvSzG #WEFEnexus

In Mansehra, Pakistan, families once risked dangerous currents in the Siran River to fetch water, losing hours daily. Today, a gravity-powered pump introduced by @iwmi.bsky.social safely brings that water uphill to their communities. 👉 on.cgiar.org/46Sv5hy #WRAP

IWMI visited the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee and the National Institute of Hydrology to share research on the Song River Basin under the @cgiar.org Sustainable Animal and Aquatic Foods (SAAF) One Health initiative and explore stronger collaboration on water research. 🤝