Dossier: Water
Solar irrigation initiative launched

The International Water Management Institute (IWMI) and the Ethiopian Solar Energy Development Association (ESEDA) have signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance solar-powered irrigation systems in…

Dossier: Water
The true state of our water systems

Many regions are living beyond their hydrological means, and many critical water systems are already bankrupt. This is the sobering conclusion that the UN University’s Institute for Water, Environment and Health…

Dossier: Water
Towards gender-responsive action in water with GIS planning

Through its “Water Vision 2047”, India has set itself the goal of ensuring water security for all. Our author explains why this issue is particularly important for women, how Geographic Information Systems (GIS) can be…

Dossier: Water
Bringing a nexus systems approach to its practical application

In South Asia, the interconnectedness of water, energy and food security is especially pronounced. Our authors describe what it takes to make a systems-based nexus approach an operational reality in the region.

Dossier: Water
Strengthening water resilience in Tajikistan’s Syr Darya Basin

In Tajikistan's part of the Syr Darya Basin, where climate change intensifies water scarcity, floods and land degradation, a national effort is translating policy into practice. The National Water Resources Management…

Environment organisation representatives and members of government bodies and academic institutions met in Bonn/Germany this spring to discuss progress made with the Rio Conventions and what future developments could…

A new article published in CABI Agriculture and Bioscience proposes a strategy for “One Plant Health” management across the continent and aims to address challenges such as climate change and emerging plant viruses.

A new study from Malawi shows that while urbanisation increases food consumption, it doesn’t necessarily result in healthier diets, especially for women, adolescents and children.

YPARD – Young Professionals for Agricultural Development – promotes global exchange between emerging professionals and experts. A conversation with its director Genna Tesdall about the courage to embrace change, the…

2025 was the third hottest year on record and experienced new hydrological extremes. Water-related disasters caused major impacts worldwide, with climate change contributing to the severity of heatwaves, floods and…

In the current climate of development finance, characterised by shrinking budgets and increasing pressure to justify spending, quick-win solutions are often favoured. Using small-scale irrigation as an example, our…