Inga Jacobs-Mata

Director: Water, Growth & Inclusion at CGIAR and International Water Management Institute. Scaler of agrifood/water innovations. Tweets my own

[IWMI @IWMI_]

Women & girls spend 200 million hours each year fetching water, time that could mean school, farming, leadership, or rest. With the right investments, these lost hours can be transformed into opportunities. Learn how: https://t.co/f6xtNSoi3V

@CGIAR @Inga_JM #ClimateFinance

[Inga Jacobs-Mata @Inga_JM]

At @IWMI_ impact on gender equality means moving beyond counting women’s participation to transforming institutions and power dynamics so that women & youth can influence water and food decisions at all levels. @CGIAR @CGIARgender #AcceleratingequalityinAg.

[Inga Jacobs-Mata @Inga_JM]

💧Global promises must lead to local progress. At #WWWeek, Session 1 spotlighted how we track, connect & act on water-climate outcomes. Thank you to H.E. Jessika Roswall, H.E Majodina @DWS_RSA, H.E. Balalaa, @IWMI_ @siwi_water @UNEP @UNECE, @AGDAUAE, @UNFCCC & panelists! 🌍🔍

[AICCRA @CGIARAfrica]

In Chibombo district, #Zambia, bundles of climate-smart innovations such as drought-tolerant seeds, drip irrigation and practices like mulching, are boostings yields and incomes for farmers, including Joseph Sibanda and Caroline Mwanza whose farms we visited recently.

Their successes are a vivid example of what is possible when small-scale farmers have access to climate-smart innovations and the knowledge and skills to use them.

Read: https://t.co/IXiRaT1fCc

#Agriculture #Resilience #Farmers

[IWMI @IWMI_]

Only 16% of Nepal uses safely managed drinking water. IWMI & partners outline 5 crucial shifts to create better WASH solutions.
🌧️ Climate risk integration
🌍 Holistic approach
✊🏽 Social inclusivity
⚖️ Human rights lens
💰 Climate finance

To read more: https://t.co/qFpJTiBoo3

[AICCRA @CGIARAfrica]

⭐ It was a proud moment for the AICCRA Zambia team to support in the development of the National Framework for Weather, Water, and Climate Services and to celebrate its launch today.

👏 Congratulations to @ZambiaMGEE, @ZambiaWeather, the @WMO and other contributing partners for this accomplishment.

Explore it here: https://t.co/sFlwDnU5Py

#ReadyToScale #Zambia #ClimateServices

[AICCRA @CGIARAfrica]

🔴 We are LIVE from Lusaka! If you can't join us in person, follow along via our YouTube channel as we celebrate Zambia's vision for climate-resilient agriculture: https://t.co/pNMxOq7Bi6

@CGIAR @WBG_AgriFood @ZambiaWeather

[Inga Jacobs-Mata @Inga_JM]

@CGIARAfrica is proud to have the AICCRA Public Forum today in Lusaka, launching Zambia's Framework for Weather, Water and Climate Services with the Ministry of Green Economy and Environment, ZMD and others. #Readytoscale

[AICCRA @CGIARAfrica]

🇿🇲 Mulibwanji ba Zambia! Meet the host for the AICCRA public forum happening in Lusaka next week - @LuluHaangala!

Against the backdrop of the worst droughts in over four decades, climate services and innovations for climate-smart agriculture are being adopted at unprecedented scale by smallholder farmers across #Zambia. At the forum, we'll showcase how this is being achieved:

🎤 Learn from dynamic conversations
📚 Hear firsthand from farmers, agribusinesses and other partners
🛰️ Explore the new National Framework for Weather, Water and Climate Services
🐟 Dive into an immersive digital experience

Thursday 22 May | 8:30-13:00 (CAT) | Radisson Blu, Lusaka

👉 Don't miss out, register today: https://t.co/myc5IbSnrI

#ReadyToScale #ClimateSmartAfrica

[AICCRA @CGIARAfrica]

#SaveTheDate | Hello Zambia! 👋 🇿🇲 On 22 May, AICCRA and partners are hosting a public forum to showcase how public and private partnerships are delivering innovations to farmers, boosting jobs, livelihoods & resilience.

Thursday 22 May | 8:30-13:00 (CAT) | Lusaka, Zambia

👉 Learn more and register: https://t.co/myc5IbSnrI

#ReadyToScale #Zambia #Agriculture

[IWMI @IWMI_]

💡⚡ Day 3 at @OneCGIAR Science Week was a powerhouse of innovation and collaboration, sparking energy across Nairobi. Visitors flocked to IWMI’s booth for immersive virtual tours, while sessions buzzed with ideas on scaling sustainable solutions.

#CGIARScienceWeek

[IWMI @IWMI_]

🌍 IWMI’s Strategy 2024–2030 was unveiled at #CGIARScienceWeek in Nairobi, spotlighting bold action in East Africa to boost water security, strengthen climate resilience & transform agriculture through inclusive, science-driven solutions.

#WithScienceWeCan #OneCGIAR

[IWMI @IWMI_]

🌟 Day 1 of @CGIAR Science Week brought together 10,000+ voices online & in-person. From H.E. Musalia Mudavadi’s keynote to the Council of the Wise panel, one message echoed 👉 We must act boldly. We must act together. 🌍

#CGIARScienceWeek #OneCGIAR

[IWMI @IWMI_]

🌍 @CGIAR Science Week 2025 is in full swing in Nairobi, co-hosted by @kalromkulima! Global experts unite to drive science, resilience & sustainable food systems.

📢 Explore more in this press release: https://t.co/EQZ272EDip

#WithScienceWeCan #CGIARScienceWeek #OneCGIAR

[IWMI @IWMI_]

💧 Water is life, wisdom & resilience.

This #WorldWaterDay, we share a Native American folktale—where courage & selflessness renew a community in crisis. A reminder that protecting water means protecting each other.

[IWMI @IWMI_]

💧 Water is life, wisdom, and resilience.

This #WorldWaterDay, a Sri Lankan folktale reminds us that in times of scarcity, patience is key. The Cobra and Polanga’s conflict shows how harm to one affects all. Just as water sustains life, it thrives through unity, not division.

[IWMI @IWMI_]

💧 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: 🔗 https://t.co/hz8nhKOU26

[IWMI @IWMI_]

🌍💡 200+ experts, changemakers & funders united for Scaling Week last December—driven by @CGIAR Ukama Ustawi, CGIAR Portfolio Performance Unit, IWMI & @ILRI.

New ideas, bold connections, big impact. Scaling innovation for a better future! 🚀👉 https://t.co/B387ngWBd4

[CGIAR @CGIAR]

Just 2 weeks to go until #CGIARScienceWeek 2025 kicks off in Nairobi! 🌍 This is where science meets action to address the biggest challenges in food, land, and water systems.

Will you be there to experience it firsthand?
For more details:
https://t.co/CGZuu1XyJn

[Inga Jacobs-Mata @Inga_JM]

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