IWMI Strengthens Regional Partnerships and Showcases Digital Water Solutions at AAWC Climate & Water Roundtable and Laos Green Industry Mission
Integrated Watershed Management Institute (IWMI) participated in the 3rd Asia National Assembly Water Consultative Board Climate & Water Roundtable and the Laos Green Industry Business Delegation, held in Vientiane, Lao PDR, from 26–30 July 2026. As a member of the Korean Green Industry Delegation organized by the Ministry of Climate Change, Energy, Environment of the Republic of Korea and the Korea Environmental Industry Association (KEIA), IWMI engaged with senior representatives from the Lao Government, international organizations, and the private sector to strengthen regional cooperation and promote its digital water management technologies.
The mission provided an important opportunity to enhance the international visibility of IWMI’s integrated climate and water management solutions while expanding strategic partnerships across the Mekong region.
A key highlight of the mission was IWMI’s participation in the Technology Presentation Session hosted by the Lao National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LNCCI). IWMI was selected as one of only three organizations invited to deliver a technical presentation, where it introduced its Climate Resilient Operation Platform (CROP)—an AI-enabled platform designed for climate risk assessment, forecasting, and operational decision support. The presentation demonstrated IWMI’s integrated water management technologies and outlined its strategy for supporting climate resilience and digital transformation in Lao PDR and the wider Mekong region.
During the accompanying Green Technology Exhibition, IWMI showcased its flagship digital solutions, including the Climate Resilient Operation Platform (CROP), the IoT-based Integrated Water Monitoring Platform (IWMP), Climate Services, and ITDA (IoT & Things Data Architecture). These technologies integrate artificial intelligence, IoT, and big data analytics to support water resource management, climate adaptation, and evidence-based decision-making. The exhibition attracted strong interest from government agencies, development partners, and private-sector stakeholders seeking innovative digital solutions for sustainable water management.
IWMI also participated in the 1:1 Business Matching and Export Consultation Program, holding bilateral meetings with Ta Dam, The Association for Green (TAG), and FM Construct Co., Ltd. The discussions explored opportunities for collaboration in smart water management, climate adaptation technologies, digital platform deployment, and future joint projects in Lao PDR.
The mission further strengthened IWMI’s ongoing collaboration with the Department of Irrigation (DOI), Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry of Lao PDR, building upon the existing Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on integrated water data management. It also laid a solid foundation for upcoming KOICA-supported initiatives and the regional expansion of the CROP platform across the four Mekong countries—Lao PDR, Cambodia, Viet Nam, and Thailand.
Moving forward, IWMI will continue to deepen its partnerships through the AAWC network, government institutions, international organizations, and industry stakeholders. By advancing AI-driven digital water management and climate resilience solutions, IWMI aims to strengthen its leadership in integrated water resources management and contribute to sustainable and climate-resilient development across Asia.