This month, I attended #COP16 to address drought, land degradation, & desertification (DLDD).🔑 takeaways: •SPI must prioritize water in thematic programs. •Stronger focus on CBD & UNFCCC COP interfaces. •More discussion on trade-offs & benefits of NbS. IWMI UN Land and Drought

Scaling for Impact!

⁦Dr. Aditi Mukherji⁩ invites #ClimateAction fellows of ⁦AWARD Fellowships⁩ to center questions of inequity, which is at the root of the unprecedented challenges of #ClimateChange Reimagine food systems ⁦CGIAR Climate Action⁩ ⁦IDRC in Eastern and Southern Africa⁩

📢 Exciting opportunities at CGIAR! We're hiring research officers, scientists, communications professionals, and more. Join us in driving innovation for a food-secure future. Explore open roles: on.cgiar.org/2RUHriX #OneCGIAR

📢 We’re hiring! CIFOR-ICRAF is looking for a Project Communications Coordinator to drive impactful communication strategies on climate change, biodiversity, and forest restoration. 📍 Nairobi or Remote ✍️ Learn more & apply: bit.ly/3DIwED7 #Jobs #Hiring #Vacancy

🔊New Call for Applications! 🔊 Applications for the 2025 Young Impact Associates (YIA) in Agrifood Systems Fellowship are NOW OPEN! 📍 Open to Ghana, Kenya, & Uganda (18-35 yrs) 📅 Apply by April 30, 2025 👉Head to this link to find out more and apply:

Today the ambitious #NISIPKe was launched which will improve irrigation to 1.7 million acres. Every $ invested in irrigation is a $ invested in adaptation. IWMI is excited to work with partners to strengthen the enabling environment for scaling #FLID in Kenya. #NISIPLaunch

🌍💧 Join us at CGIAR Science Week, for the launch of IWMI’s Strategy in Kenya & East Africa: Advancing Sustainable Solutions for Water Security! 🗓 08 April, 16:30-18:30 📍UN Complex, Nairobi 🔗Register now- on.cgiar.org/4jgOmwS #CGIARScienceWeek

🌍 CGIAR Science Week 2025 is in full swing in Nairobi, co-hosted by KALRO! Global experts unite to drive science, resilience & sustainable food systems. 📢 Explore more in this press release: on.cgiar.org/4ibTMrL #WithScienceWeCan #CGIARScienceWeek #OneCGIAR

IGAD is offering 3-month internships for 14 young professionals passionate about gender equality and regional integration! 📍 Location: IGAD offices in your home country 🕒 Duration: 3 months 📅 Deadline: April 30, 2025 🧑‍🎓 Who can apply? Emerging leaders ready to grow and make

Don't miss out on this very important webinar as we launch the AA toolkit!

📢What does it take to act before crisis strikes in fragile, violent, and conflict-affected places? Find out at the official launch of a new toolkit to advance Anticipatory Action in Fragile and Conflict-affected Settings, on April 30. 🔗 on.cgiar.org/3EKFT6n

Yet to register? Please do so and join us tomorrow

📢 Inclusive policy transforms food systems. At #AcceleratingEqualityinAg conference, explore bold strategies for equality in food, land and water systems. Join us in📍Cape Town | 📅 Oct 7–9 and engage with global changemakers 🔗 Register: genderinag2025.com CGIAR

From filtering pollutants to recharging groundwater and reducing flood risks, wetlands are powerful nature-based solutions for sustainable water management. Protecting wetlands means protecting one of our most effective tools in addressing the global water crisis.

📢 IWMI is proud to be at #WorldWaterWeek2025 in Stockholm, leading talks on climate-smart water management and innovation. Join us on the floor or online! Free full-access pass ➡️ on.cgiar.org/3yO1oAk Session updates ➡️ on.cgiar.org/45o5BrZ #WaterforClimateAction

"The consequences of gender inequality are costly. We are at critical moment for increasing attention to women farmers. " - Lauren Philips Food and Agriculture Organization #AcceleratingEqualityinAg CGIAR IWMI Western Cape Gov

2026 is the International Year of the Woman Farmer-smart economics means we strengthen the resilience of whole communities by increasing investment in the empowerment of women. #genderinag2025 #acceleratingequalityinag #iwmi #cgiar

📢 Day 02 at CGIAR’s #AcceleratingEqualityinAg Conference was filled with dynamic sessions and powerful conversations. IWMI experts shared insights on leadership, inclusion, decision-making, youth engagement, and groundwater governance, inspiring action for lasting change.

This has been a wonderful experience!