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Highlights

Stockholm World Water Week - WLE solutions and sessions

WLE, IWMI, IFPRI and others bring equity and other water research and solutions to Stockholm

World Water Week brings WLE together with global experts to focus on our world's water issues. The theme for 2019 is Water for society – Including all. WLE, its lead center, the International Water Management Institute (IWMI), with core partner the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) convene partners for this important topic to host and participate in a number of key activities through the week.

Act now to feed 10 billion, global experts tell WLE Commission at EAT Forum

WLE and EAT prepare the launch of the global Commission on Sustainable Intensification of Agriculture

Can the world produce 10 billion healthy diets while transitioning agriculture from a source of degradation to one of restoration? Experts give insight at the EAT Food Forum on how best to take on this question, as WLE and EAT prepare the launch of the global Commission on Sustainable Intensification of Agriculture.

News
July 01, 2019
Making irrigation technology more affordable in Ethiopia
The Ethiopian Ministry of Finance (MoF) has signed a tax reform bill that is slated to remove almost all duty tax on irrigation, mechanization and animal feed equipment and technologies. This decision was brought about, in part, based on recommendations made by IWMI and WLE.
- Mia Signs
Lead Partner: International Water Management Institute (IWMI)
In the news
July 09, 2019
Interview: How the loss of food source diversity compares to the danger of climate changeread original article on external website
A report from the UN Food and Agricultural Organization warns that a lack of diversity in the world’s food sources could loom as an environmental challenge as much as climate change. Ann Tutwiler, Chair of WLE and of Bioversity International USA, spoke on the topic at a recent forum of the Center for Strategic and International Studies and afterward answered questions from The Washington Times’ Maggie Garred.
Approach
Soil Best Bets Compendium
Soils
September 05, 2018
This is an online toolbox of solutions for those looking to maintain or increase soil organic matter and soil fertility.
- Rolf Sommer

News

Partner News
September 11, 2019
Knowing the Salween River's contested politics: book, event builds on WLE researchread original article on external website
A seminar on Sept. 7 raised discussion on how the Salween River, shared by China, Myanmar, and Thailand, is increasingly at the heart of pressing regional development debates.
Partner News
September 10, 2019
To adapt to climate change, double CGIAR research: Reportread original article on external website
From a new report released by the Global Commission on Adaptation: CGIAR research needs to double over the next ten years if the world is to meet urgent challenges posed by climate change
Partner News
September 08, 2019
Solutions for those managing risk in climate disastersread original article on external website
A new project, introduced in Bihar, helps smallholders prepare for a new climate era -- offering new opportunities for recovery after disasters strike.

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Blog Post
Blog Post
September 02, 2019
Fish in irrigation systems: an ancient practice may be the way of the future!
A new study shows how integrating fisheries into irrigation modernization can help meet the various needs of communities and nations, and help achieve the SDGs.
- Mia Signs
- Matthew McCartney
Blog Post
Blog Post
August 19, 2019
It’s time to look underground for climate resilience in sub-Saharan Africa
Groundwater, a vital resource for farmers in sub-Saharan Africa, is impacted by climate change in ways we haven't yet studied in depth.
- Karen Villholth
Blog Post
Blog Post
July 29, 2019
Investing in soil health key to closing the yield gaps
Even without climate change, there is an enormous challenge to meet the growing demand for food with the current status of soil health in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Closing this yield gap is possible - with the right technology and best practices - but represents a herculean task.
- Keith Shepherd

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Publications

Report
2019
Guidelines and regulations for fecal sludge management from on-site sanitation facilities
Jayathilake, Nilanthi; Drechsel, Pay; Keraita, B.; Fernando, Sudarshana; Hanjra, M. A. 2019. Guidelines and regulations for fecal sludge management from on-site sanitation facilities. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI). CGIAR Research Program on Water, Land and Ecosystems (WLE).. 57p. (Resource Recovery and Reuse Series 14) doi: 10.5337/2019.211
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Brochure
2019
Groundwater: critical for sustainable development.
Villholth, Karen; Signs, Mia. 2019. Groundwater: critical for sustainable development. International Water Management Institute (IWMI). CGIAR Research Program on Water, Land and Ecosystems (WLE). 16p.
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Report
2019
Dhundi solar energy producers’ cooperative society: tri-annual report, 2015-18
Dhundi Saur Urja Sahkari Majdali (DSUUSM). 2019. Dhundi solar energy producers’ cooperative society: tri-annual report, 2015-18. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI). 28p. Tri-Annual Report, 2015-18
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Highlights

Stockholm World Water Week - WLE solutions and sessions

Agricultural challenges are meeting their match

Act now to feed 10 billion, global experts tell WLE Commission at EAT Forum

Making irrigation technology more affordable in Ethiopia

Mia Signs

Interview: How the loss of food source diversity compares to the danger of climate changeread original article on external website

Soil Best Bets Compendium

Rolf Sommer

News

Knowing the Salween River's contested politics: book, event builds on WLE researchread original article on external website

To adapt to climate change, double CGIAR research: Reportread original article on external website

Solutions for those managing risk in climate disastersread original article on external website

Thrive

Fish in irrigation systems: an ancient practice may be the way of the future!

Mia Signs

Matthew McCartney

It’s time to look underground for climate resilience in sub-Saharan Africa

Karen Villholth

Investing in soil health key to closing the yield gaps

Keith Shepherd

Publications

Guidelines and regulations for fecal sludge management from on-site sanitation facilities

Groundwater: critical for sustainable development.

Dhundi solar energy producers’ cooperative society: tri-annual report, 2015-18

Conversation Starters

Can fecal sludge help feed the world?

One farmer’s soil choices could offset the carbon emissions of a round trip New York-Nairobi flight.

Is sustainable intensification an oxymoron?

Research

Solutions

Impact

CGIAR Research Program on Water, Land and Ecosystems (WLE)

Highlights

Stockholm World Water Week - WLE solutions and sessions

Agricultural challenges are meeting their match

Act now to feed 10 billion, global experts tell WLE Commission at EAT Forum

News

Thrive

Publications

Conversation Starters

Can fecal sludge help feed the world?

One farmer’s soil choices could offset the carbon emissions of a round trip New York-Nairobi flight.

Is sustainable intensification an oxymoron?

Research

Solutions

Impact