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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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🌍 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. 💧✨

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At #GFFA2026 in Berlin, IWMI joined global leaders under the theme “Water. Harvests. Our Future.” to bring water, food, and climate science into policy discussions on water resilience, sustainable irrigation & equitable food systems worldwide.

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January 22, 2026 at 2:27 PM
In Lao PDR’s Attapeu, farming now swings between floods and extreme heat, leaving crops damaged, incomes reduced & food prices rising. Learn how IWMI’s simple greenhouse solution is helping farmers protect vegetables and adapt to climate uncertainty.

👉 on.cgiar.org/4qypJQ3
January 22, 2026 at 12:43 PM
Soil salinity threatens Egypt’s food security, affecting up to 40% of Nile Delta farmland. Led by AOAD with support from @cgiar.org F2R-CWANA, S4I & national partners, our new report maps the drivers, farmer responses & a national roadmap for action.

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January 20, 2026 at 9:45 AM
💧 What motivates citizens to collect water data for free?

In the Limpopo River Basin, community members become citizen scientists, using digital tools & incentives to monitor water, proving that science and community partnership can go hand in hand: on.cgiar.org/4r06SNA

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January 20, 2026 at 8:33 AM
IWMI and @wmo-global.bsky.social signed a 5-year MoU to boost early warning systems and climate-resilient water management in Africa and Asia. The agreement aims to enhance climate services in agriculture and support greater resilience and adaptation 👉 on.cgiar.org/4sSvc6a

#PartneringForWater
January 19, 2026 at 12:41 PM
Rivers that cross borders can’t be managed by engineering alone. Success, like the Danube, comes when countries cooperate, govern well, and use hydro-diplomacy, while stalled projects like the Red Sea–Dead Sea Canal show the cost of poor coordination.

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January 19, 2026 at 11:17 AM
IWMI, @fao.org, the Jordan Valley Authority & the Ministry of Agriculture co-developed IPADT, based on FAO’s WaPOR remote-sensing database. It enables irrigation performance to be assessed at scale. 💧

👉 Read more: on.cgiar.org/3NdDuVT
January 18, 2026 at 8:28 AM
🤖 IWMI is turning AI and smart tools into real-world action. In #FLEXwebinar, from climate risks to water challenges, experts show how data saves lives in fragile communities.

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#AIforWater #SmartWater #HumanitarianTech
January 14, 2026 at 10:31 AM
How can irrigation systems survive climate change, population growth and rising demand? A new IWMI blog explains why the answer lies in better planning, data and cooperation, not just new technology.

Read more 👉 on.cgiar.org/4qrDnEH

#OneCGIAR
Earth's water future hinges on all of us
Between crisis and sustainability, the water decisions we make today will shape the rivers, farms and communities of tomorrow.
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January 13, 2026 at 9:23 AM
📊 @ifpri.org-IWMI #BRIGHT survey reveals key realities in Sri Lanka: 18% live in poverty, estate communities face the deepest disadvantages, urban food insecurity has surged, and more, showing why evidence matters for resilient recovery 👉 on.cgiar.org/4qUbXHv
January 12, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Refugee settlements often share fragile land and water with host communities. IWMI’s FLEX webinar shows how youth and women-led circular solutions can ease pressure on resources while building livelihoods, restoring ecosystems, & social cohesion 👉 on.cgiar.org/4sBXTnu
January 12, 2026 at 11:40 AM
When water data meets people, change begins. In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, citizen science is linking communities and policymakers, turning complex groundwater data into trusted action and early warnings for a more water-secure future. 👉 on.cgiar.org/456JrtM

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January 11, 2026 at 8:25 AM
📢 Join WEFE Nexus Policy Webinar 6, and explore how livestock manure can power clean energy, cut emissions, and protect water resources. Experts will discuss regional biogas network optimization, sharing lessons from Southern Brazil and policy insights.

Register 👉 on.cgiar.org/3YuIjfQ
January 9, 2026 at 8:28 AM
Farmer-led irrigation puts Nigerian farmers in control of water, crops & markets, boosting year-round food production & innovation. IWMI advances FLID in Nigeria by convening a multi-stakeholder platform to scale the approach & strengthen food security. 👉 on.cgiar.org/49d6kOG
January 8, 2026 at 8:20 AM
🍚 Rice is life in Lao PDR, but climate pressure is challenging water-intensive traditions. In 2023, IWMI and the Lao Farmer Network introduced a high-quality, naturally low-sugar rice, opening a healthier and more sustainable path for farmers: on.cgiar.org/4sv27NO)

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January 7, 2026 at 1:33 PM
💧 At #COP30, IWMI & @wateraid.bsky.social launched the Principles for Just Water Partnerships, turning ideas into action. Shaped with input from 500 institutions in 34 countries, these principles put justice, equity, and inclusion at the heart of water governance. 👉 on.cgiar.org/4qz2kxu
January 7, 2026 at 11:47 AM
✨ As we step into 2026, it’s the perfect time to reflect on 2025, when we shared 250+ stories on water, from climate extremes to global partnerships and AI innovations. Our Editor’s Picks highlight the stories that continue to shape the year ahead.

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January 6, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Kenya is advancing its irrigation transformation through the National Irrigation Sector Investment Plan, backed by a new MoU between MoWSI and IWMI. Supported by @cgiar.org, the partnership brings research and policy together to strengthen water governance. 👉 on.cgiar.org/4sDp3uq
January 3, 2026 at 10:48 AM
🎉 Happy New Year 2026!

As we embark on a new chapter, IWMI is more determined than ever to drive innovation in water management, empowering communities and enhancing resilience.

Together, let’s make #2026 a year of action, impact, and sustainable change. ✨

#NewYear2026
January 1, 2026 at 8:41 AM
In Ethiopia, abundant sunshine is enabling solar irrigation for year-round water access. Pilot projects show higher yields, better water efficiency, and rising incomes. The next challenge is scaling these gains responsibly and inclusively.

Explore more 👉 on.cgiar.org/44zBL2N

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December 31, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Because water is still underinvested despite being central to life & livelihoods, IWMI & @WaterAidUK are advancing Just Water Partnerships, linking water management, sanitation & finance to put equity at the center of decisions needed to achieve SDG 6. 👉 on.cgiar.org/3MR46vv
December 29, 2025 at 9:48 PM
IWMI had a successful participation at the American Geophysical Union 2025, engaging scientists, policymakers, and communicators on advancing climate resilience. Our sessions highlighted AI-driven water and agriculture solutions, flood risk assessment, WEFE nexus, and more.
December 29, 2025 at 11:35 AM
💧🌍What if the water crisis wasn’t about missing solutions, but about failing to connect them? That question ran through the World Water Congress in Marrakech.

Read here to explore more IWMI highlights from this Congress 👉 on.cgiar.org/4qx5SAF
December 29, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Jaffna’s groundwater is its lifeline, yet overuse, weak regulation, and extreme climate events are lowering water tables and threatening quality. Explore how the UK FCDO-IWMI project is safeguarding aquifers through science, awareness & collaboration 👉 on.cgiar.org/48ThFDh
December 28, 2025 at 8:27 AM
@cgiar.org is piloting Country Strategy Frameworks (CSFs) to align research, partnerships & investments with national priorities. Nepal is one of three pilot countries, with IWMI leading and shaping system-wide impact: on.cgiar.org/3MQxamW
December 27, 2025 at 10:29 AM