Latest videos from IWMI's YouTube channel.yt:playlist:PLCFD0BB5F1019383EPLCFD0BB5F1019383EUCuAk4FuXASxEV7e4vdpdr4wVideos from IWMIIWMIhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuAk4FuXASxEV7e4vdpdr4w2009-03-11T05:11:04+00:00yt:video:aLfsFqyRLO8aLfsFqyRLO8UCuAk4FuXASxEV7e4vdpdr4wWhat is your future fit irrigation system?IWMIhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuAk4FuXASxEV7e4vdpdr4w2026-05-28T04:44:10+00:002026-05-28T04:44:11+00:00What is your future fit irrigation system?Emerging leaders from across the Global South outline how irrigation can be redesigned to be more resilient, inclusive and sustainable.yt:video:HAyFtD-iaLIHAyFtD-iaLIUCuAk4FuXASxEV7e4vdpdr4wHow can irrigation systems adapt and evolve in times of deep uncertainty?IWMIhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuAk4FuXASxEV7e4vdpdr4w2026-05-28T04:44:06+00:002026-05-28T04:44:06+00:00How can irrigation systems adapt and evolve in times of deep uncertainty?Young professionals across the Global South share the breakthrough innovations they believe can transform irrigation systems under growing climate and water stress.yt:video:oXDbT44EnJwoXDbT44EnJwUCuAk4FuXASxEV7e4vdpdr4wFrom dust to resilience in Iraq’s Dhi Qar through nature-based solutionsIWMIhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuAk4FuXASxEV7e4vdpdr4w2026-04-22T06:06:06+00:002026-05-22T20:13:36+00:00From dust to resilience in Iraq’s Dhi Qar through nature-based solutionsIn 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 also a complex water–land–livelihoods crisis affecting agriculture, health and daily life.
Combining scientific research, field-based action and community knowledge, the International Water Management Institute’s Wiqaya project uses resilient nature-based water solutions to mitigate SDS risks at the source, restore degraded landscapes and support livelihoods. Backed by simulation modelling to assess scaling potential, and by multi-stakeholder collaboration, the project is designed to translate local evidence into credible pathways. These efforts are helping translate local action into scalable pathways for policy uptake, replication and climate investment not only across SDS source hotspots in Iraq, but the wider Middle East region, including areas such as Azraq in Jordan and Deir ez-Zor in Syria.yt:video:80qJgkHqR7Y80qJgkHqR7YUCuAk4FuXASxEV7e4vdpdr4wIraq’s Wiqaya initiative and the promise of nature-based solutionsIWMIhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuAk4FuXASxEV7e4vdpdr4w2026-04-21T11:23:34+00:002026-05-28T22:08:59+00:00Iraq’s Wiqaya initiative and the promise of nature-based solutionsWiqaya, 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 Management Institute (IWMI) in partnership with the Government of Iraq and local stakeholders, the initiative brings together science, policy, and community-driven action to tackle the problem at its source.
This video captures key moments from the official launch and technical workshop, offering a closer look at the collaboration behind Wiqaya. It highlights how nature-based solutions, grounded in local knowledge and supported by research and modeling, are being deployed to restore degraded landscapes and reduce SDS risks.
As climate pressures intensify, Wiqaya reflects a broader shift toward prevention through scalable solutions, built in partnership with those most affected.yt:video:pr66kbYuu1Mpr66kbYuu1MUCuAk4FuXASxEV7e4vdpdr4wSmart water data, renewed hope for AmibaraIWMIhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuAk4FuXASxEV7e4vdpdr4w2026-03-24T09:13:21+00:002026-05-04T20:26:55+00:00Smart water data, renewed hope for AmibaraDiscover 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 Lowlands and Irrigation and IWMI researchers are working together to revive it using smart water solutions and partnerships. Watch how hope, smart data and determination can reawaken the fields and secure lives and livelihoods for the future.yt:video:k_bP4qjNmA8k_bP4qjNmA8UCuAk4FuXASxEV7e4vdpdr4wIWMI Director General Mark Smith on why gender equality is water securityIWMIhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuAk4FuXASxEV7e4vdpdr4w2026-03-22T01:00:50+00:002026-05-04T15:15:10+00:00IWMI Director General Mark Smith on why gender equality is water securityThis 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 prosperous, sustainable future for all.yt:video:dol7vscHvCIdol7vscHvCIUCuAk4FuXASxEV7e4vdpdr4wWhere Water Flows, Equality GrowsIWMIhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuAk4FuXASxEV7e4vdpdr4w2026-03-21T18:30:54+00:002026-05-04T22:06:27+00:00Where Water Flows, Equality GrowsIn 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 Alexandra Wogbe, whose drawings help bring her reflections to life.
Across many communities in Africa and worldwide, women and girls are often the most affected when water is far away. But they are not only carrying the burden of water insecurity; they are also the ones shaping the solutions. This film highlights how water and gender equality are interconnected, and reminds us that when women and girls are placed at the heart of water solutions, everyone benefits.yt:video:n4F1kgg2vJkn4F1kgg2vJkUCuAk4FuXASxEV7e4vdpdr4wAct before the drought, not after - drought anticipatory action simulation in Sri LankaIWMIhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuAk4FuXASxEV7e4vdpdr4w2026-02-26T11:32:36+00:002026-04-22T03:38:13+00:00Act before the drought, not after - drought anticipatory action simulation in Sri LankaWhat 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 together scientists and local communities to rehearse their response to water scarcity — before a crisis unfolds. This video walks you through how the simulation was run, why anticipatory action saves more lives and resources than disaster response ever can, and what this community-led model means for the future of drought preparedness across the region.
Production: Pradeep Liyanage/IWMI
Post-production: Pradeep Liyanage/IWMI, Samurdhi Perera/IWMI
Narration: Samurdhi Perera/IWMIyt:video:laQAGhbQLewlaQAGhbQLewUCuAk4FuXASxEV7e4vdpdr4wInclusive Scaling for Gender Equality in Land, Food & Water Systems: CGIAR GENDER 2025 ConferenceIWMIhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuAk4FuXASxEV7e4vdpdr4w2026-01-22T13:22:32+00:002026-06-01T14:04:41+00:00Inclusive Scaling for Gender Equality in Land, Food & Water Systems: CGIAR GENDER 2025 ConferenceReleased 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 Systems,” IWMI researchers highlight that scaling innovations are not only about expanding reach or numbers, but about ensuring equity as innovations move from pilot to wider adoption. Scaling processes must actively mitigate unintended consequences for women, youth, and other marginalized groups through inclusive methodologies and monitoring mechanisms.yt:video:dxOLru4Toe0dxOLru4Toe0UCuAk4FuXASxEV7e4vdpdr4wPan-African symposium on digital solutions for water managementIWMIhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuAk4FuXASxEV7e4vdpdr4w2025-12-16T09:36:50+00:002026-05-30T00:02:56+00:00Pan-African symposium on digital solutions for water managementTechnology, knowledge sharing, solid partnerships, and sound policies are key for Africa’s water. Digital tools and open data can, and must, bridge Africa’s water-divide for informed decision-making and a water-secure future. This video highlights the Pan-African Symposium on digital innovations for Africa’s water management that took place from October 21–23, 2025 in Addis Adaba, Ethiopia, and was co-hosted by the International Water Management Institute and Digital Earth Africa, and with support by The Helmsley Charitable Trust.
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Production & post-production – Flawless Events
Music composer: The Closer We Feel by Ben Johnson and Edge of Sight by Balloon Planetyt:video:XyqXCQqZEb4XyqXCQqZEb4UCuAk4FuXASxEV7e4vdpdr4wIRRILINE: How does Farmerline support me in making decisions on irrigation?IWMIhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuAk4FuXASxEV7e4vdpdr4w2025-12-11T13:39:26+00:002026-04-13T17:37:14+00:00IRRILINE: How does Farmerline support me in making decisions on irrigation?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 provides smallholder farmers with access to irrigation advice and financing.
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Production: Barbara Van Rijn for IWMI.
Post-production: Barbara Van Rijn for IWMI.
Music:
“The Africa” by Wavemusicstudio. Licensed from Envato (License owner: Barbara van Rijn. License number NC9UWD2QJ7).yt:video:30V8yHVpxME30V8yHVpxMEUCuAk4FuXASxEV7e4vdpdr4wIRRILINE: a new service from FarmerlineIWMIhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuAk4FuXASxEV7e4vdpdr4w2025-12-11T13:38:24+00:002026-04-28T21:54:52+00:00IRRILINE: a new service from FarmerlineIRRILINE 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 advice on irrigation equipment to acquire.
Co-designed and co-developed by IWMI and Farmerline, this new service makes individual irrigation investments feasible for smallholder farmers in Ghana.
CREDITS:
Production: Barbara Van Rijn for IWMI.
Post-production: Barbara Van Rijn for IWMI.
Music:
“Motivational technology” by AlexGrohl. Licensed from Envato (License owner: Barbara van Rijn. License number 5V6T3ZQECH).yt:video:6A5mybPI5nM6A5mybPI5nMUCuAk4FuXASxEV7e4vdpdr4wIRRILINE: Are my fields suitable for irrigation?IWMIhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuAk4FuXASxEV7e4vdpdr4w2025-12-11T13:38:24+00:002026-04-28T17:47:28+00:00IRRILINE: Are my fields suitable for irrigation?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 farmers with access to irrigation advice and financing.
CREDITS:
Production: Barbara Van Rijn for IWMI.
Post-production: Barbara Van Rijn for IWMI.
Music:
“African” by Raspberrymusic. Licensed from Envato (License owner: Barbara van Rijn. License number PWLJEU8T6D)yt:video:yMqNj-PxEGUyMqNj-PxEGUUCuAk4FuXASxEV7e4vdpdr4wIRRILINE: Should I choose solar irrigation or fuel pumps?IWMIhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuAk4FuXASxEV7e4vdpdr4w2025-12-11T13:38:24+00:002026-05-04T16:43:18+00:00IRRILINE: Should I choose solar irrigation or fuel pumps?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 to smallholder farmers. Learn what you need to consider when making a choice.
IRRILINE is a new service from Farmerline that provides smallholder farmers with access to irrigation advice and financing.
CREDITS:
Production: Barbara Van Rijn for IWMI.
Post-production: Barbara Van Rijn for IWMI.
Music: “African Pop” by VensAdams . Licensed from Envato (License owner: Barbara van Rijn. License number HZ9X8EBGY2)yt:video:Rr-xDtzvk0URr-xDtzvk0UUCuAk4FuXASxEV7e4vdpdr4wIRRILINE: Making a good choice of irrigation equipment fit for your purpose.IWMIhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuAk4FuXASxEV7e4vdpdr4w2025-12-11T13:38:24+00:002026-04-29T07:35:00+00:00IRRILINE: Making a good choice of irrigation equipment fit for your purpose.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.
IRRILINE is a new service from Farmerline that provides smallholder farmers with access to irrigation advice and financing.
CREDITS:
Production: Barbara Van Rijn for IWMI.
Post-production: Barbara Van Rijn for IWMI.
Music:
“Africa background” by ARCHIMUSIC . Licensed from Envato (License owner: Barbara van Rijn. License number 8CAHKRY2WV)