Residents and local stakeholders reflect on their experiences with IWMI's Al Murunah project, highlighting how nature-based solutions have increased community participation, supported women's leade...
The Al Murunah team welcomed UK Special Representative Prof. Rachel Kyte, Egyptian Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Prof Hani Sewilam, as well as our project partners and colleagues to th...
Egypt faces increasing water scarcity, making wastewater reuse an essential component of sustainable water management. Through the e-ReWater project, IWMI and its partners are using artificial inte...
Emerging leaders from across the Global South outline how irrigation can be redesigned to be more resilient, inclusive and sustainable.
Young professionals across the Global South share the breakthrough innovations they believe can transform irrigation systems under growing climate and water stress.
In southern Iraq’s Dhi Qar governorate, communities stand at the frontline of escalating climate and water challenges. Sand and dust storms (SDS) are not only an environmental threat, but they are ...
Wiqaya, meaning “prevention” in Arabic, signals a new approach to addressing the growing threat of sand and dust storms (SDS) in southern Iraq and the Gulf region. Led by the International Water Ma...
Discover the story of the Amibara Irrigation Scheme in Ethiopia’s Awash Valley. Once a symbol of progress, this vital system faces major operational challenges. See how Ethiopia’s Ministry of Lowla...
This World Water Day 2026, IWMI calls for a rights-based approach to water and gender. Where the equal participation of women in water decision-making builds resilient communities and a more prospe...
In this creative short film, Olufunke Cofie, IWMI’s Africa Director for Research Impact, reflects on the 2026 World Water Day theme “Where Water Flows, Equality Grows”. She is joined by student Ale...
What if communities could prepare for a drought before it ever hits? In Sri Lanka's dry zone, that's exactly what happened. For the first time in the country's history, a drought simulation brought...
Released following the CGIAR Gender in food, land and water systems conference held on October 7 – 9, 2025 in Cape Town, South Africa. Under the theme “Accelerating quality in Land, Food and Water ...
Learn more about the role of the irrigation engineer and how you will be supported in making the right choices for your irrigation investment.
IRRILINE is a new service from Farmerline that provi...
Solar irrigation is more profitable in the long term compared to traditional fuel-powered irrigation solutions. However, diesel and fuel pumps are cheaper to acquire and therefore more accessible t...
Learn more about the different options that you can choose for irrigating your fields. Make an informed decision based on your resources, the crops you wish to irrigate, and their efficiency.
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Irrigation advice is now available to smallholder farmers in Ghana. Learn how to reach out to Farmerline and understand how the service works for you.
IRRILINE is a new service from Farmerline t...
Is your farm ready to develop irrigation infrastructure? Learn more about the aspects that are considered to assess your farm.
IRRILINE is a new service from Farmerline that provides smallholder...
IRRILINE is a new service that provides smallholder farmers in Ghana with access to irrigation advice and financing. It streamlines requests from farmers and provides site-specific technological ad...
During a workshop in June 2025 stakeholders explored the use of artificial intelligence and digital innovation to enhance water reuse in the MENA region. Organized as part of the e-ReWater MENA pro...
Released on Ghana's Farmers Day, the short film "Roots of Tomorrow” is celebrating the strength and resilience of women farmers. The story follows a mother and daughter whose lives begin to change ...