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IWMI is a global research-for-development organization and a CGIAR Research Center advancing sustainable water management for agriculture, ecosystems, climate resilience, and inclusive growth. iwmi.org #OneCGIAR

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International Water Management Institute @iwmi.bsky.social · Feb 18

🌍 Welcome to IWMI on Bluesky! Together, let’s reimagine a world where water is managed wisely, sustainably, and equitably. Follow us, join the journey, and let’s strive forward for a future where every drop makes a difference. 💧✨

#OneCGIAR

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International Water Management Institute @iwmi.bsky.social · 1d

🌍 IWMI Tracks at #CairoWaterWeek, Oct 12–16!
This year, IWMI is leading 10 sessions on water reuse, data innovation, gender equality, policy reform & nature-based solutions for climate resilience.
Explore more ⏭️ on.cgiar.org/4mHvgB6

International Water Management Institute @iwmi.bsky.social · 2d

🌍 At the Beirut Forum on Sand & Dust Storms, IWMI’s Mitchell McTough highlighted the power of partnerships & lessons from the #Wiqaya Project in Southern Iraq.

IWMI will keep scaling nature-based solutions, boosting regional resilience & protecting vulnerable communities.

International Water Management Institute @iwmi.bsky.social · 2d

📢 Day 02 at @cgiar.org #AcceleratingEqualityinAg Conference was filled with dynamic sessions and powerful conversations. IWMI experts shared insights on leadership, inclusion, decision-making, youth engagement, and groundwater governance, inspiring action for lasting change.

International Water Management Institute @iwmi.bsky.social · 3d

💧 Climate change is straining #WASH systems in rural Nepal. To understand how resilient these systems are, IWMI researchers assessed 180 water supply systems in Dailekh, using an indicator-based approach to guide local adaptation.

Learn more 👉 on.cgiar.org/3KJS6e8

International Water Management Institute @iwmi.bsky.social · 3d

🌍 Our Voices at #CairoWaterWeek 2025!
IWMI experts join global water leaders in Cairo to share ideas, inspire solutions, and shape resilient water futures for MENA and beyond.

Meet the experts driving change 👉 on.cgiar.org/4mHvgB6

International Water Management Institute @iwmi.bsky.social · 3d

Droughts are intensifying, but with the right tools & institutional readiness, we can act before they strike. IWMI wrapped up a 5-day Workshop on Drought Risk Monitoring & Management in Colombo with PMD, NDRMF & provincial agri departments.

@fao.org #WaPOR #WRAP

International Water Management Institute @iwmi.bsky.social · 4d

Day 01 at #AcceleratingEqualityinAg was packed with inspiration. From sessions on decision-making in Pakistan to solar irrigation equity in Nepal, to hundreds visiting IWMI’s booth for engaging dialogues and a virtual field tour experience.

International Water Management Institute @iwmi.bsky.social · 4d

Agriculture is the world’s biggest water user, and understanding how that water is consumed is key to shaping food systems. A new study maps blue and green water use for 46 crops at 10 km resolution, revealing where and how water powers our plates.
👉 on.cgiar.org/3IUbK6L

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International Water Management Institute @iwmi.bsky.social · 4d

🚨 Join @iwmi.bsky.social's #EyesOnTheStorm Webinar 13: Warning heard, action taken: Psychology and behavior in impact-based forecasting

📆10 Oct | ⏲️ 14:00 CET / 17:30 IST | 🔗 on.cgiar.org/3KrIR20

#EarlyWarningForAll

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International Water Management Institute @iwmi.bsky.social · 5d

📢 Join IWMI’s Inga Jacobs Mata at @cgiar.org #AcceleratingEqualityinAg Conference, where she will speak at the session “Generating and measuring impact on gender equality and social inclusion in agri-food systems.”

📅 9 Oct | 🕘 9:00–10:30
🔗 on.cgiar.org/4h0keG8

International Water Management Institute @iwmi.bsky.social · 5d

🍃🌍IWMI in Beirut!

On Oct 7–8, Mitchell McTough will spotlight the #Wiqaya Project at the #ESCWA Forum on Sand and Dust Storms, showcasing nature-based water solutions & community-driven adaptation to tackle one of MENA’s toughest climate challenges.

#OneCGIAR

International Water Management Institute @iwmi.bsky.social · 5d

📢 IWMI’s Sarah Appiah will speak at the session “Gender mainstreaming in water policies and governance in Nigeria” at @cgiar.org #AcceleratingEqualityinAg Conference, sharing insights on advancing inclusive water governance.

📅 9 Oct
📍 Cape Town
🔗 on.cgiar.org/4h0keG8

International Water Management Institute @iwmi.bsky.social · 6d

📢 IWMI’s Seipati Bianca, will speak at the session “Leveraging the power of virtual field trips to enhance youth participation in agri-food systems” at @cgiar.org #AcceleratingEqualityinAg Conference.

📅 8 Oct | 🕒 15:30–17:00
📍 Cape Town
🔗 on.cgiar.org/4h0keG8

International Water Management Institute @iwmi.bsky.social · 6d

📢 IWMI’s Khadka Manohara, will speak at the session “Bridging the gap in groundwater governance: A local government led multistakeholder platform” at @cgiar.org #AcceleratingEqualityinAg Conference, sharing insights on collaborative, locally led action.

📅 8 Oct
📍 Cape Town
🔗 on.cgiar.org/4h0keG8

International Water Management Institute @iwmi.bsky.social · 6d

📢 Join IWMI’s Karen Nortje at @cgiar.org’s #AcceleratingEqualityinAg Conference, where she will speak at “Scaling inclusion: Practices, perspectives and pathways to gender-equitable impact” and explore how inclusive practices drive change in agri-food systems.

📅 8 Oct
🔗 on.cgiar.org/4h0keG8

International Water Management Institute @iwmi.bsky.social · 7d

📢 Join IWMI’s Ojong Baa at @cgiar.org’s #AcceleratingEqualityinAg Conference “Using GALS methodology to enhance decision-making for conservation agriculture adoption in Malawi” session, to explore how transformative research drives gender-responsive innovation.

📅 8 Oct
🔗 on.cgiar.org/4h0keG8

International Water Management Institute @iwmi.bsky.social · 7d

📢 Join IWMI’s Kanwal Waqar at @cgiar.org’s #AcceleratingEqualityinAg Conference, where she will speak on “Understanding intra-household decision-making in Okara, Pakistan” and explore how gender dynamics shape adaptation in agri-food systems.

📅 7 Oct
📍 Cape Town
🔗 on.cgiar.org/4h0keG8

International Water Management Institute @iwmi.bsky.social · 8d

🤝 Recently, IWMI met with Theresa O’Mahony, the new Deputy High Commissioner at the British High Commission, to discuss water security challenges in Sri Lanka and IWMI’s responses, including UK-funded projects on groundwater, wetlands, and rural resilience.

International Water Management Institute @iwmi.bsky.social · 9d

The #AcceleratingEqualityinAg conference aims to raise awareness and direct policy attention to the barriers and challenges that women and youth farmers face across agrifood systems

Explore the five themes of the conference: genderinag2025.com

#GenderinAg

International Water Management Institute @iwmi.bsky.social · 9d

💧How can countries navigate the fragmented climate finance landscape to strengthen climate–water resilience?

The new Water Resilience Tracker report maps funding sources, highlights barriers, & supports governments in mobilizing finance for national and global climate goals. 👉 on.cgiar.org/4pQCci3

International Water Management Institute @iwmi.bsky.social · 9d

IWMI’s Indika Arulingam presented findings from our @unfpa.org-funded study on gendered vulnerabilities to climate change in Sri Lanka at an event attended by the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Harini A. The study maps climate risks and highlights the need for gender-responsive adaptation.

International Water Management Institute @iwmi.bsky.social · 9d

Big step for irrigation in Mali! #IPON was officially handed over this week to the Office du Niger after 2 days of training in Ségou. Co-developed by IWMI & @fao.org with the support of Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Netherlands, IPON uses satellite data to boost water management & climate resilience.

International Water Management Institute @iwmi.bsky.social · 9d

🌍 IWMI & @cgiar.org will co-host the 2025 #AcceleratingEqualityinAg Conference in Cape Town, where global leaders will explore solutions to climate, conflict, and inequality in agri-food systems, turning evidence into action. 👉 on.cgiar.org/4h0keG8

#GenderEquality

International Water Management Institute @iwmi.bsky.social · 10d

💧Plenty of rivers do not guarantee water security. In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, many still lack safe water, fields lose irrigation & floods threaten 1.8M lives. To address this, IWMI through #WRAP is working with local departments & communities to align the Water Act with real needs: on.cgiar.org/4nSGMdS

Landcover map of the pilot districts, Charsadda and Mansehra, showing available waterbodies. Graphic: IWMI

International Water Management Institute @iwmi.bsky.social · 11d

💧 The Eastern Nile Basin nourishes farms, powers cities, and sustains ecosystems, yet faces growing pressure from competing demands. To address this, leaders met in Addis Ababa to explore #WEFE synergies, calling for cooperation to secure a shared future: on.cgiar.org/3Kng7Yv