International Water Management Institute
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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.
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🌞#SoLAR Phase II begins with a renewed commitment to equitable, people-centered solar irrigation across South Asia & East Africa. With new publications and the launch of SolaReady.iwmi.org, the phase sets a strong path toward resilient, inclusive agri solar solutions.
November 28, 2025 at 9:08 AM
🌞#SoLAR Phase II begins with a renewed commitment to equitable, people-centered solar irrigation across South Asia & East Africa. With new publications and the launch of SolaReady.iwmi.org, the phase sets a strong path toward resilient, inclusive agri solar solutions.
🍅🌱🔬 IWMI, World Vegetable Center, and CIC Holdings trained farmers in Dambulla, Sri Lanka, on grafting tomatoes onto resistant brinjal rootstock to manage bacterial wilt. With hands-on guidance and shared germplasm, the approach offers a stronger path for tomato production.
November 27, 2025 at 8:31 PM
🍅🌱🔬 IWMI, World Vegetable Center, and CIC Holdings trained farmers in Dambulla, Sri Lanka, on grafting tomatoes onto resistant brinjal rootstock to manage bacterial wilt. With hands-on guidance and shared germplasm, the approach offers a stronger path for tomato production.
🌞 SoLAR Phase II is gaining momentum as work expands from South Asia to Kenya and Ethiopia, strengthening inclusive, climate-resilient solar irrigation. Hear from IWMI’s Muluken Elias Adamseged as this next chapter brings new insights and collaboration.
November 27, 2025 at 11:30 AM
🌞 SoLAR Phase II is gaining momentum as work expands from South Asia to Kenya and Ethiopia, strengthening inclusive, climate-resilient solar irrigation. Hear from IWMI’s Muluken Elias Adamseged as this next chapter brings new insights and collaboration.
🌞 Another key outcome of SoLAR Phase II focuses on solar scaling through living labs, where real-world platforms are strengthened to test, refine, and expand solar agri-tech bundles.
November 27, 2025 at 8:38 AM
🌞 Another key outcome of SoLAR Phase II focuses on solar scaling through living labs, where real-world platforms are strengthened to test, refine, and expand solar agri-tech bundles.
🌿The SSWG-IR forum in Vientiane, chaired by the Department of Irrigation, co-chaired by the Asian Development Bank, and supported technically by IWMI, brought 60 stakeholders together to advance solar-powered groundwater irrigation for climate resilience. 🌞💧
November 27, 2025 at 8:00 AM
🌿The SSWG-IR forum in Vientiane, chaired by the Department of Irrigation, co-chaired by the Asian Development Bank, and supported technically by IWMI, brought 60 stakeholders together to advance solar-powered groundwater irrigation for climate resilience. 🌞💧
🌞A new IWMI study shows how solar-powered irrigation can help farmers in Laos move from rainfed to year-round farming. Examining 10 off-grid systems, it highlights the need for stronger training, water-efficient practices, & better groundwater monitoring: on.cgiar.org/48CXMQA
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November 27, 2025 at 6:59 AM
🌞A new IWMI study shows how solar-powered irrigation can help farmers in Laos move from rainfed to year-round farming. Examining 10 off-grid systems, it highlights the need for stronger training, water-efficient practices, & better groundwater monitoring: on.cgiar.org/48CXMQA
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@cgiar.org
🌞 One of the four outcomes of SoLAR Phase II focuses on building the skills and partnerships needed for wider solar agri-tech adoption.
Stronger knowledge, local capacity, and South–South collaboration will drive lasting impact.
Stronger knowledge, local capacity, and South–South collaboration will drive lasting impact.
November 26, 2025 at 11:41 AM
🌞 One of the four outcomes of SoLAR Phase II focuses on building the skills and partnerships needed for wider solar agri-tech adoption.
Stronger knowledge, local capacity, and South–South collaboration will drive lasting impact.
Stronger knowledge, local capacity, and South–South collaboration will drive lasting impact.
🌞 Among the four outcomes guiding SoLAR Phase II, this one focuses on accelerating finance by shaping climate-smart, farmer-friendly financing solutions that can unlock wider adoption of solar agri-tech.
November 26, 2025 at 7:30 AM
🌞 Among the four outcomes guiding SoLAR Phase II, this one focuses on accelerating finance by shaping climate-smart, farmer-friendly financing solutions that can unlock wider adoption of solar agri-tech.
🌞 SoLAR Phase II expands to Kenya and Ethiopia with four key outcomes guiding its work. Evidence-based policy design is one of them, strengthening how water, energy, and food systems shape solar irrigation.
November 25, 2025 at 11:41 AM
🌞 SoLAR Phase II expands to Kenya and Ethiopia with four key outcomes guiding its work. Evidence-based policy design is one of them, strengthening how water, energy, and food systems shape solar irrigation.
🌞 #SoLAR enters a new phase, expanding from South Asia to Kenya and Ethiopia to strengthen inclusive, climate-resilient solar irrigation. Hear from Vidhisha Samarasekara as Phase II scales proven solutions for sustainable agriculture.
More updates soon!
More updates soon!
November 25, 2025 at 8:00 AM
🌞 #SoLAR enters a new phase, expanding from South Asia to Kenya and Ethiopia to strengthen inclusive, climate-resilient solar irrigation. Hear from Vidhisha Samarasekara as Phase II scales proven solutions for sustainable agriculture.
More updates soon!
More updates soon!
The #Jahez project is strengthening its commitment to Do No Harm.
Consultant Richard Bowd led a workshop in Amman to help partners apply conflict-sensitive tools across implementation, where the partners learned tools to avoid harm & support social cohesion.
Consultant Richard Bowd led a workshop in Amman to help partners apply conflict-sensitive tools across implementation, where the partners learned tools to avoid harm & support social cohesion.
November 25, 2025 at 6:03 AM
The #Jahez project is strengthening its commitment to Do No Harm.
Consultant Richard Bowd led a workshop in Amman to help partners apply conflict-sensitive tools across implementation, where the partners learned tools to avoid harm & support social cohesion.
Consultant Richard Bowd led a workshop in Amman to help partners apply conflict-sensitive tools across implementation, where the partners learned tools to avoid harm & support social cohesion.
IWMI, the Watershed Agency of Tensift, ACWUA & ANAFIDE held a Sanitation Safety Planning (SSP) consultation & training workshop on 20 Nov in Morocco under @cgiar.org #ScalingForImpact. Stakeholders engaged in strengthening SSP to protect water systems, support safer irrigation & build resilience.
November 24, 2025 at 11:44 AM
IWMI, the Watershed Agency of Tensift, ACWUA & ANAFIDE held a Sanitation Safety Planning (SSP) consultation & training workshop on 20 Nov in Morocco under @cgiar.org #ScalingForImpact. Stakeholders engaged in strengthening SSP to protect water systems, support safer irrigation & build resilience.
🌍🐟 Nepal’s aquaculture is growing fast, but rising energy costs challenge fish farmers. On World Fisheries Day 2025, IWMI highlights how solar power could make fish farming cleaner, more affordable, and resilient for the future.
Read more 👉 on.cgiar.org/44dysy2
Read more 👉 on.cgiar.org/44dysy2
November 22, 2025 at 2:14 AM
🌍🐟 Nepal’s aquaculture is growing fast, but rising energy costs challenge fish farmers. On World Fisheries Day 2025, IWMI highlights how solar power could make fish farming cleaner, more affordable, and resilient for the future.
Read more 👉 on.cgiar.org/44dysy2
Read more 👉 on.cgiar.org/44dysy2
🌍 By 2050, climate change could push 158.3M more women and girls into extreme poverty if equity is ignored. At the CGIAR Gender Conference in Cape Town last month, IWMI urged gender-inclusive climate & water solutions, because resilience means including everyone: on.cgiar.org/4o1oR4t
November 21, 2025 at 10:48 AM
🌍 By 2050, climate change could push 158.3M more women and girls into extreme poverty if equity is ignored. At the CGIAR Gender Conference in Cape Town last month, IWMI urged gender-inclusive climate & water solutions, because resilience means including everyone: on.cgiar.org/4o1oR4t
IWMI makes its debut at the G20 South Africa, 2025, bringing global leadership in water security and data-driven solutions. Representing IWMI is Henry Roman, who will ensure water stays central to climate action at this global-level discussion. 👉 on.cgiar.org/4pjQeaW
November 20, 2025 at 12:24 PM
IWMI makes its debut at the G20 South Africa, 2025, bringing global leadership in water security and data-driven solutions. Representing IWMI is Henry Roman, who will ensure water stays central to climate action at this global-level discussion. 👉 on.cgiar.org/4pjQeaW
📢 Join us for IWMI’s final day UNFCCC #COP30 session: Enabling holistic Nationally Determined Contributions for integrated climate, biodiversity and food systems action, exploring pathways to deliver stronger impact and resilience.
#IWMIatCOP30 #ClimateAction #FoodSystems
#IWMIatCOP30 #ClimateAction #FoodSystems
November 20, 2025 at 5:31 AM
📢 Join us for IWMI’s final day UNFCCC #COP30 session: Enabling holistic Nationally Determined Contributions for integrated climate, biodiversity and food systems action, exploring pathways to deliver stronger impact and resilience.
#IWMIatCOP30 #ClimateAction #FoodSystems
#IWMIatCOP30 #ClimateAction #FoodSystems
🪴Big lessons from a tiny desk plant.
At our MENA office, a tiny plant powered by smart irrigation tech became a gentle reminder of smarter water use in the region.
👉 Explore how: on.cgiar.org/49IKQtJ
#OneCGIAR
At our MENA office, a tiny plant powered by smart irrigation tech became a gentle reminder of smarter water use in the region.
👉 Explore how: on.cgiar.org/49IKQtJ
#OneCGIAR
November 19, 2025 at 11:29 AM
🪴Big lessons from a tiny desk plant.
At our MENA office, a tiny plant powered by smart irrigation tech became a gentle reminder of smarter water use in the region.
👉 Explore how: on.cgiar.org/49IKQtJ
#OneCGIAR
At our MENA office, a tiny plant powered by smart irrigation tech became a gentle reminder of smarter water use in the region.
👉 Explore how: on.cgiar.org/49IKQtJ
#OneCGIAR
🌍 Tomorrow at UNFCCC #COP30, IWMI dives into conversations on financing resilient landscapes & strengthening water-resilient food systems. These sessions highlight real pathways to scale climate-smart irrigation and support communities on the frontlines: iwmi.org/events/cop30/
November 18, 2025 at 2:25 PM
🌍 Tomorrow at UNFCCC #COP30, IWMI dives into conversations on financing resilient landscapes & strengthening water-resilient food systems. These sessions highlight real pathways to scale climate-smart irrigation and support communities on the frontlines: iwmi.org/events/cop30/
IWMI’s Maha Zubi and Zafar Gafurov have been selected as lead authors for the IPCC’s Seventh Assessment Report, joining a global group shaping climate policy.
In our latest Q&A, read their insights on water, climate impacts, and science communication 👉 on.cgiar.org/3LLZZQP
In our latest Q&A, read their insights on water, climate impacts, and science communication 👉 on.cgiar.org/3LLZZQP
November 18, 2025 at 11:45 AM
IWMI’s Maha Zubi and Zafar Gafurov have been selected as lead authors for the IPCC’s Seventh Assessment Report, joining a global group shaping climate policy.
In our latest Q&A, read their insights on water, climate impacts, and science communication 👉 on.cgiar.org/3LLZZQP
In our latest Q&A, read their insights on water, climate impacts, and science communication 👉 on.cgiar.org/3LLZZQP
IWMI’s Chiara Colombo is at UNFCCC #COP30, contributing to major discussions on water resilience, adaptation indicators, and water-smart food systems. Her work helps bring science into climate action and global decision-making.
🔗 iwmi.org/events/cop30/
🔗 iwmi.org/events/cop30/
November 18, 2025 at 8:38 AM
IWMI’s Chiara Colombo is at UNFCCC #COP30, contributing to major discussions on water resilience, adaptation indicators, and water-smart food systems. Her work helps bring science into climate action and global decision-making.
🔗 iwmi.org/events/cop30/
🔗 iwmi.org/events/cop30/
🌍 IWMI joins today’s UNFCCC #COP30 session “Implementing NAPs and NDCs: Sectoral and Regional Insights”, exploring how countries turn climate commitments into real action with lessons from sectors and regions worldwide. 👉 iwmi.org/events/cop30/
November 18, 2025 at 6:33 AM
🌍 IWMI joins today’s UNFCCC #COP30 session “Implementing NAPs and NDCs: Sectoral and Regional Insights”, exploring how countries turn climate commitments into real action with lessons from sectors and regions worldwide. 👉 iwmi.org/events/cop30/
🚨 Join IWMI's #EyesOnTheStorm Webinar 16: Financing Before Disaster Strikes: Leveraging Insurance and Risk Instruments for Early Warning Impact️
🗓️ 19 Nov | 🕒 18:30 IST | 🔗 on.cgiar.org/3LGSkmW
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#EarlyWarningForAll
🗓️ 19 Nov | 🕒 18:30 IST | 🔗 on.cgiar.org/3LGSkmW
@cgiar.org @iied.bsky.social
#EarlyWarningForAll
November 17, 2025 at 11:25 AM
🚨 Join IWMI's #EyesOnTheStorm Webinar 16: Financing Before Disaster Strikes: Leveraging Insurance and Risk Instruments for Early Warning Impact️
🗓️ 19 Nov | 🕒 18:30 IST | 🔗 on.cgiar.org/3LGSkmW
@cgiar.org @iied.bsky.social
#EarlyWarningForAll
🗓️ 19 Nov | 🕒 18:30 IST | 🔗 on.cgiar.org/3LGSkmW
@cgiar.org @iied.bsky.social
#EarlyWarningForAll
🚨 Join IWMI's #EyesOnTheStorm Webinar 16: Financing Before Disaster Strikes: Leveraging Insurance and Risk Instruments for Early Warning Impact️
🗓️ 19 Nov | 🕒 18:30 IST | 🔗 on.cgiar.org/3LGSkmW
@cgiar.org @iied.bsky.social
#EarlyWarningForAll
🗓️ 19 Nov | 🕒 18:30 IST | 🔗 on.cgiar.org/3LGSkmW
@cgiar.org @iied.bsky.social
#EarlyWarningForAll
November 17, 2025 at 6:18 AM
🚨 Join IWMI's #EyesOnTheStorm Webinar 16: Financing Before Disaster Strikes: Leveraging Insurance and Risk Instruments for Early Warning Impact️
🗓️ 19 Nov | 🕒 18:30 IST | 🔗 on.cgiar.org/3LGSkmW
@cgiar.org @iied.bsky.social
#EarlyWarningForAll
🗓️ 19 Nov | 🕒 18:30 IST | 🔗 on.cgiar.org/3LGSkmW
@cgiar.org @iied.bsky.social
#EarlyWarningForAll