Nilu Rajapakse

Communications and program management professional—with a passion for nature, culture, and photography.

[IWMI @IWMI_]

💨 How can West Asia tackle the land and water drivers of #SandAndDustStorms? Join a regional dialogue ahead of #UNCCDCOP17 to explore evidence, solutions, and partnerships for action: https://t.co/9x0fdduO4q

@CGIAR @FCDOGovUK

#Wiqaya #SDSDay #ClimateResilience

[CGIAR @CGIAR]

🌱 How can nature-based solutions strengthen climate & water resilience in fragile & conflict-affected areas? Join Webinar 1 of the FLEX series on June 24 and hear lessons from researchers, practitioners & communities working on the frontlines.🔗Register: https://t.co/92qZI3ISe0

[IWMI @IWMI_]

🌿 How can nature-based solutions strengthen climate and water resilience in fragile and conflict-affected settings? Join the first #FLEXSeries webinar on 24 June to explore evidence, field experiences, and pathways to scale.

🔗 Register: https://t.co/DLTelS8jIY

@CGIAR

[IWMI @IWMI_]

🌿 How do you scale resilient nature-based water solutions that are already delivering results across MENA? Join Webinar 2 to find out more.

Register now 👉 https://t.co/lP7QKFL0P8

#AlMurunah @FCDOGovUK @IWMI_ @IUCN @CEDARE_ORG @palestinianHG @WW2PreventVAWG @SpnlOrg

[IWMI @IWMI_]

🌿 What works in nature-based water solutions in MENA—and how do we scale it?

👇 Join our two-part webinar series on Scaling Resilient Nature-Based Water Solutions in MENA to find out

Evidence & learning: https://t.co/k8ySpb3lGG
Pathways to scale: https://t.co/lP7QKFL0P8

[IWMI @IWMI_]

✨IWMI's #Wiqaya is working with local communities and government in Iraq to co-design nature-based, locally informed solutions to sand and dust storms—linking water, land, and food resilience from field level to national policy.

[Mitch McTough @MMCTOUGH]

Agendas we set shape actions, & only work if the right actors are engaged, elite capture managd, multi-stakeholdr partnerships & investment follow. SDS hotspots southern Iraq are both natural & human-induced, require collective action.@IWMI_ @UNHabitatIRAQ
https://t.co/66beV66lK8

[IWMI @IWMI_]

🌍 This #EarthDay, we highlight how sand and dust storms are intensifying due to climate change, land degradation, and water mismanagement, affecting health and livelihoods. Learn how through #Wiqaya, IWMI, and partners advance solutions. 👉 https://t.co/YVg48fMUTQ

[Victoria Dunne @victoriadunne24]

The UK 🇬🇧 is supporting Lebanon adapt to climate change - through community led nature based solutions, local partnerships & preparing for a greener future!

Great to open Al Murunah dialogue with Ms Suzy Hoayek from Ministry of Energy and Water and local & regional implementors.

[IWMI @IWMI_]

Honored to join @UKinJordan & regional partners to reflect on gender-responsive climate adaptation. Through #AlMurunah & #AlMurunahPlus, IWMI is scaling nature-based water solutions, empowering women and youth to lead climate resilience across Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine & Egypt.

[IWMI @IWMI_]

🌊 The UAE Embassy Water Award – Sri Lanka is now open!

Celebrating innovators, researchers, youth, schools, communities, and creators driving real impact for Sri Lanka’s water future.

To learn more and apply: https://t.co/ktssICVVfa

[IWMI @IWMI_]

🍃🌍IWMI in Beirut!

On Oct 7–8, @MMCTOUGH will spotlight the #Wiqaya Project at the #ESCWA Forum on Sand & Dust Storms, showcasing nature-based water solutions & community-driven adaptation to tackle one of MENA’s toughest climate challenges.

#OneCGIAR

[IWMI @IWMI_]

Kicking off today in Baghdad 🌍

The #Wiqaya Launch & Technical Workshop brings ministries, experts & partners together to tackle #SDS with locally led, nature-based solutions, building resilience for Iraq & the Gulf region.

#OneCGIAR #NatureBasedSolutions

[IWMI @IWMI_]

Today in Baghdad, the #Wiqaya Project launches with a 2-day workshop bringing together ministries, experts & partners to drive collaboration, innovation & lasting impact for Iraq & the region. Stay tuned!

@CGIAR @FCDO @UNCCD @UNHabitatIRAQ @MMCTOUGH

#OneCGIAR

[IWMI @IWMI_]

Locally led solutions are vital to protect people & ecosystems from worsening Sand and Dust Storms (SDS). #Wiqaya puts communities at the heart of designing interventions that work.

Stay tuned!

@CGIAR @FCDO @UNHabitatIRAQ @UNCCD

#OneCGIAR

[Nilu Rajapakse @nilu369]

👏👏#Wiqaya is launching next week to tackle sand and dust storms in southern Iraq and Gulf region, a growing threat to the communities there. Excited to be part of the team! @IWMI_ @MMCTOUGH Ameer Al-Rubaye @NadaTantawi4 Ala'a Homaidan

[IWMI @IWMI_]

📢 Next week: the launch of Wiqaya (وقاية) - Mitigation of Sand & Dust Storm (SDS) Generation and Impacts in Southern Iraq and the Region.
In Baghdad, IWMI & partners will spotlight locally led #NatureBasedSolutions to mitigate sand & dust storms generation in SDS hotspots. 🌱

[Mitch McTough @MMCTOUGH]

Next week we launch the Wiqaya Project in Baghdad. Privileged to lead this work with @IWMI_, @FCDOgovUK, Govt of Iraq, UN-Habitat & partners, tackling sand & dust storms with science, innovation & collaboration.

[Mitch McTough @MMCTOUGH]

Today is the Int. Day of Combating Sand & Dust Storms
In 🇮🇶 Iraq, where >270 dusty dys/yr threaten lives & livelihoods, @IWMI_ with @FCDOGovUK is working to tackle the issue. #WiqayaProject #OneCGIAR #SDSDay @FAOLandWater @UNCCD @UNHabitatIRAQ

READ here: https://t.co/u4Sn4y5GAX

[Nilu Rajapakse @nilu369]

Did you know that #SandandDustStorms have become a growing global threat? #Wiqaya #July12 #SDSDay

[IWMI @IWMI_]

🌪️ Ahead of the International Day of Combating Sand and Dust Storms tomorrow, learn how these storms are intensifying, severely affecting countries like Iraq, and how they threaten health, food systems, and infrastructure. Here’s why action matters. 👇

#Wiqaya #SandandDustStorms

[Nilu Rajapakse @nilu369]

Poetry of #water—
H2O: The Molecule That Made Us - Pulse (2020) | Full Documentary https://t.co/6t2DfKUEnR via @YouTube