Mark Smith

@DMSmifffy

Director General @IWMI_, the International Water Management Institute. Motivated by solving problems for 🌏, faster. Tweets my own.

Colombo, Sri Lanka

Joined December 2019

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Sep 27

At the 4th World Irrigation Forum in Kuala Lumpur, IWMI DG @DMSmifffy said making irrigation “future-fit” starts with young people—bringing innovation, inclusion & equality to reimagine the sector in the face of climate & water challenges. 🌍💧

IWMI_'s tweet image. At the 4th World Irrigation Forum in Kuala Lumpur, IWMI DG @DMSmifffy said making irrigation “future-fit” starts with young people—bringing innovation, inclusion &amp; equality to reimagine the sector in the face of climate &amp; water challenges. 🌍💧

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Sep 19

🌍At the @ForoGlobalAgro 2025, IWMI’s @RachaelMcDonne5 emphasized farmers’ vital role as water managers, highlighting that this is why IWMI equips them with digital tools—forecasts & advisories—to secure food, water & climate resilience. @CGIAR

IWMI_'s tweet image. 🌍At the @ForoGlobalAgro 2025, IWMI’s @RachaelMcDonne5 emphasized farmers’ vital role as water managers, highlighting that this is why IWMI equips them with digital tools—forecasts &amp; advisories—to secure food, water &amp; climate resilience.

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IWMI

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Aug 26

💧At #WorldWaterWeek2025, IWMI DG @DMSmifffy stressed: “The challenges are too vast for fragmented actions. We need to come together and deliver collective action across scales & programs” highlighting the need for coordinated, sustainable water management. #WaterForClimateAction

IWMI_'s tweet image. 💧At #WorldWaterWeek2025, IWMI DG @DMSmifffy stressed: “The challenges are too vast for fragmented actions. We need to come together and deliver collective action across scales &amp; programs” highlighting the need for coordinated, sustainable water management.
#WaterForClimateAction

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IWMI

@IWMI_

Aug 25

💧 As #WorldWaterWeek2025 is in full swing, hear from IWMI DG @DMSmifffy as he reminds us why we’re here: to connect, share ideas, and drive solutions for global water challenges. Join the conversations and be part of shaping a resilient future. ✨ #IWMIatWorldWaterWeek

IWMI_'s tweet image. 💧 As #WorldWaterWeek2025 is in full swing, hear from IWMI DG @DMSmifffy as he reminds us why we’re here: to connect, share ideas, and drive solutions for global water challenges.

Join the conversations and be part of shaping a resilient future. ✨

#IWMIatWorldWaterWeek

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IWMI

@IWMI_

May 22

🌐 IWMI’s 77th Board of Governors Meeting is underway in Accra, Ghana (May 19 -22). Board Members are meeting to shape IWMI’s strategic direction. #SustainableDevelopment #WaterManagement #OneCGIAR

IWMI_'s tweet image. 🌐 IWMI’s 77th Board of Governors Meeting is underway in Accra, Ghana (May 19 -22). Board Members are meeting to shape IWMI’s strategic direction.

#SustainableDevelopment #WaterManagement #OneCGIAR

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IWMI

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May 19

At #SagarmathaSambaad, IWMI's @DMSmifffy stressed: “Climate change threatens Himalayan food & nutrition security. We must build climate-resilient water systems before it’s too late.” Nepal’s flagship climate forum drew 350+ global leaders to act on the Himalayas' climate action!

IWMI_'s tweet image. At #SagarmathaSambaad, IWMI's @DMSmifffy stressed: “Climate change threatens Himalayan food &amp; nutrition security. We must build climate-resilient water systems before it’s too late.”

Nepal’s flagship climate forum drew 350+ global leaders to act on the Himalayas' climate action!

Mark Smith

@DMSmifffy

Mar 22

#WorldWaterDay is for everyone - because water is everyone’s business. We’re working @IWMI_ with partners to expand data availability, strengthen governance, and develop inclusive solutions. We help create sustainable pathways to water security. What are you doing?

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Mar 22

💧 Happy #WorldWaterDay! We reaffirm our commitment to a water-secure future! We continue to work globally to expand data, strengthen governance, and drive inclusive solutions for sustainable water security. Explore more about what we do here: 🔗 on.cgiar.org/4ird0e4

IWMI_'s tweet image. 💧 Happy #WorldWaterDay! We reaffirm our commitment to a water-secure future! We continue to work globally to expand data, strengthen governance, and drive inclusive solutions for sustainable water security. Explore more about what we do here: 🔗 on.cgiar.org/4ird0e4

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Mar 22

Mark Smith

@DMSmifffy

Mar 13

Honoured today to attend a reception hosted by King Charles at Buckingham Palace, with Ministers and representatives of organisations dedicated to transforming futures through water security. 🙏 to @FCDOGovUK @wateraid @watercommongood for collective action on #Water4Climate

DMSmifffy's tweet image. Honoured today to attend a reception hosted by King Charles at Buckingham Palace, with Ministers and representatives of organisations dedicated to transforming futures through water security. 🙏 to @FCDOGovUK @wateraid @watercommongood for collective action on #Water4Climate

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Global Commission on the Economics of Water

@watercommongood

Mar 12

We're pleased to partner with @IWMI_ as the new host of our Secretariat 🚀🌍💧 IWMI will support coordination, administration, communications, and global outreach while working closely with coalitions worldwide to implement the Global Commission's recommendations from our…

watercommongood's tweet image. We're pleased to partner with @IWMI_ as the new host of our Secretariat 🚀🌍💧

IWMI will support coordination, administration, communications, and global outreach while working closely with coalitions worldwide to implement the Global Commission's recommendations from our…

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Mar 11

✨This #IWD2025, IWMI reaffirms its commitment to gender equality in climate resilience. As climate change reshapes gender roles in rural communities, women face new barriers to vital resources. See how IWMI is tackling this challenge in Ghana & beyond.👉 on.cgiar.org/3QU9EEb

IWMI_'s tweet image. ✨This #IWD2025, IWMI reaffirms its commitment to gender equality in climate resilience. As climate change reshapes gender roles in rural communities, women face new barriers to vital resources.

See how IWMI is tackling this challenge in Ghana &amp; beyond.👉 on.cgiar.org/3QU9EEb

Mark Smith

@DMSmifffy

Mar 11

In a world turning upside down, we need to work differently, smarter & collectively. @iwmi_’s partnership with @watercommongood will help us do all 3 - in 2025, and in the longer term as a source for innovation in the world’s agenda for transforming futures @CGIAR @henkovink

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@IWMI_

Mar 11

💧We’re proud to partner with @watercommongood as their new Secretariat host. IWMI is committed to supporting coordination, administration, communications & outreach while ensuring the effective dissemination of the Global Commission's #EconomicsOfWater: on.cgiar.org/43IwRAK

IWMI_'s tweet image. 💧We’re proud to partner with @watercommongood as their new Secretariat host. IWMI is committed to supporting coordination, administration, communications &amp; outreach while ensuring the effective dissemination of the Global Commission's #EconomicsOfWater: on.cgiar.org/43IwRAK

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Convention on Wetlands

@RamsarConv

Jan 30

Wetlands are vital ecosystems, vital for their incredible biodiversity and for the irrepressible benefits they provide to people and communities across the globe. @DMSmifffy, Director General of @IWMI_ . #WorldWetlandsDay #WWD2025

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IWMI

@IWMI_

Dec 31

✨📜 As we close the year, we reflect on IWMI's 40-year journey—from IIMI to IWMI—growing from irrigation to tackling global water challenges. This latest report by Roberto Lenton reflects our evolution and impact. 🔗 Read it here: on.cgiar.org/3Dvv0nU #40YearsofIWMI

IWMI_'s tweet image. ✨📜 As we close the year, we reflect on IWMI's 40-year journey—from IIMI to IWMI—growing from irrigation to tackling global water challenges. This latest report by Roberto Lenton reflects our evolution and impact.

🔗 Read it here: on.cgiar.org/3Dvv0nU

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Dec 28

You guessed it correctly. By 2025, half the world may face water scarcity. Join IWMI's journey, guided by its new strategy, aiming to tackle these pressing challenges with pioneering research and integrated solutions for water security, food systems, and climate resilience.

IWMI_'s tweet image. You guessed it correctly. By 2025, half the world may face water scarcity. Join IWMI's journey, guided by its new strategy, aiming to tackle these pressing challenges with pioneering research and integrated solutions for water security, food systems, and climate resilience.

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The Third Pole

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Dec 19

☀️🔋"Bangladesh’s transition to clean energy holds immense potential to empower women and build resilient communities." – Darshini Ravindranath, @IWMI_ Solar-powered irrigation: Empowering Bangladesh’s women farmers? ✍️ @tanmoy_pj reports: loom.ly/Ny59a44

third_pole's tweet card. Alternatives to diesel power are proven to empower women farmers by saving them time, but sociocultural barriers to access remain

Solar-powered irrigation: Empowering Bangladesh’s women farmers?

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Dr. Mohsin Hafeez

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Dec 6

@IWMI_ is looking an enthusiastic water professionals across #Pakistan to join this panel on this transformational journey!

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Dec 6

📢 Call for Panel Members! Would you like to join the Pakistan Water Panel for Transformative Futures? 📝 Email a Letter of Interest and an updated CV to [email protected] by 31st Dec to be part of the change! 🌿 Visit 👉 hisaar.org | iwmi.org

IWMI_'s tweet image. 📢 Call for Panel Members!

Would you like to join the Pakistan Water Panel for Transformative Futures?

📝 Email a Letter of Interest and an updated CV
to iwmipk-wptwf@cgiar.org by 31st Dec to be part of the change! 🌿

Visit 👉 hisaar.org | iwmi.org

Mark Smith

@DMSmifffy

Nov 14

Transformation through water. @IWMI_

CGIAR Multifunctional Landscapes

@CGIARenviro

Nov 14

Solar lift irrigation to help marginalized farmers in Nepal whose livelihoods are constrained by a lack of access to water for irrigation. 💧🌽 Watch the photo story 📸👇🏾 @CGIAR #NEXUSGainsInitiative

Mark Smith

@DMSmifffy

Nov 7, 2024

Congratulations, @CofieFunke - an example for us all to follow.

IWMI

@IWMI_

Nov 7, 2024

🏆🎉Huge congratulations to @CofieFunke for winning the @CGIAR Inclusive Leadership Award! Her exceptional leadership continues to inspire us all. #CGIARAwards #OneCGIAR

IWMI_'s tweet image. 🏆🎉Huge congratulations to @CofieFunke for winning the @CGIAR Inclusive Leadership Award! Her exceptional leadership continues to inspire us all.

#CGIARAwards #OneCGIAR

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IWMI

@IWMI_

Nov 5, 2024

IWMI's Barbara Janusz-Pawletta, Country Rep-Uzbekistan, explains how IWMI is supporting countries in Central Asia for COP29 and beyond-enhancing Nationally Determined Contributions & sharpening their negotiation skills. Join her & IWMI delegates at @COP29_AZ for more insights!