Following the success in experimental games to develop better groundwater management among farmers in Andhra Pradesh, now the tool is extending across India.
Understanding the availability of fresh water - through science - is helping reduce "water stress" and aiding decision-makers in Nepal to balance ecological and socio-cultural needs.
ICAR-India and IWMI launched a study into post-flood crop management and index based flood insurance (IBFI) in Bihar and Odisha, which aims to develop flood resilient agricultural practices and adaptation measures, among other strategic benefits.
Three new policy briefs from WLE demonstrates with recommendations how satellite-based insurance can strengthen disaster management, gender equity and institution led social inclusivity
Index-based Flood Insurance (IBFI) developed by IWMI and partners including WLE, is giving smallholder farmers in climate-related disaster prone regions a new lease of life, as well as a win-win for government and private sector.
New opportunities for entrepreneurs in the circular economy are coming out of turning waste into wealth. A compendium of business models is being adopted by curricula in 19 universities in Asia, Europe and Africa.
The state of Bihar is India’s most flood prone state. This photo essay explores an IWMI-led flood insurance program supported by WLE and ICAR — one that has delivered real benefits.
A new project, introduced in Bihar, helps smallholders prepare for a new climate era -- offering new opportunities for recovery after disasters strike.
Monsoon 2019 was a bit humdrum, at first. For some time, it seemed many parts of India wouldn't receive as much rainfall as they typically do. But a sudden change of gear — pouring cats and dogs in a short span — led to deluges and flash floods, even cloud bursts. These district-specific charts based on IWMI/WLE data show how this is happening.
Delayed weather information left 12 districts flood-hit in Bihar last month, a trend that leaves communities in Nepal and India vulnerable and surprised by heavy rain.
Over 200 people are dead and millions affected due to the recent monsoons across India, Nepal and Bangladesh, causing heavy flooding. These maps show the extent of damage, for crops and livelihoods.
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