at Water Resilience Tracker enables cross-sectoral collaboration By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Wed, 11 Sep 2024 05:22:59 +0000 Funded by the UK government, this project will help to transform climate and water policies in the Global South. The post Water Resilience Tracker enables cross-sectoral collaboration first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article News climate adaptation climate resilience research
at What the attempts to clean the Seine reveal about water pollution worldwide By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Thu, 12 Sep 2024 02:30:00 +0000 Paris’s efforts highlight the difficulty cities face in cleaning waterways to preserve human, animal and ecosystem health. The post What the attempts to clean the Seine reveal about water pollution worldwide first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Features data monitoring water pollution water quality and health
at Cutting-edge mapping techniques are crucial for managing water storage in South Asia By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Fri, 20 Sep 2024 05:57:53 +0000 IWMI and GWP partner with Bhutan’s Department of Water to advance efforts including mapping surface water bodies. The post Cutting-edge mapping techniques are crucial for managing water storage in South Asia first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article News mapping water storage
at India Water Week 2024 underscores collective action for water security By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Wed, 02 Oct 2024 04:53:54 +0000 The forum explored the role of partnerships, technology and community engagement in securing India’s water resources. The post India Water Week 2024 underscores collective action for water security first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Features India Water Week 2024
at Extreme flooding and landslides worldwide highlight need for anticipatory action By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Fri, 11 Oct 2024 09:36:00 +0000 Adapting to more frequent climate disasters calls for enhanced planning and collaboration. The post Extreme flooding and landslides worldwide highlight need for anticipatory action first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Features anticipatory action extreme weather
at The unique challenge of implementing anticipatory action in refugee and IDP hosting communities By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Fri, 11 Oct 2024 09:36:06 +0000 Creating measures that balance the needs of refugees and local populations during disaster preparedness presents a complex issue. The post The unique challenge of implementing anticipatory action in refugee and IDP hosting communities first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Features anticipatory action refugees
at Climate change threatens water and sanitation facilities in Nepal By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Fri, 25 Oct 2024 08:11:49 +0000 Inclusive collective action together with data-based decision-making can help to address climate vulnerabilities and low adaptive capacities. The post Climate change threatens water and sanitation facilities in Nepal first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article News climate change adaptation WASH
at Partnerships the main driver at Cairo Water Week 2024 By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2024 05:42:10 +0000 IWMI achieved a number of important milestones and showcased innovations for sustainable water management. The post Partnerships the main driver at Cairo Water Week 2024 first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article News cairo water week
at Pakistan Water Week 2024 aims to tackle the water and food security crises By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2024 11:14:41 +0000 The event takes place from Nov. 4-8 under the theme of "Building a Climate-Resilient Future." The post Pakistan Water Week 2024 aims to tackle the water and food security crises first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article News Pakistan Water Week 2024
at Data on continental-scale river discharge are crucial to address water demand By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 03:59:49 +0000 IWMI researchers assess the data gap, existing methods and technologies for river discharge estimation in Africa. The post Data on continental-scale river discharge are crucial to address water demand first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article News Climate change data & tools hydrological modeling
at IWMI is working with governments to build water resilience at COP29 By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 08:46:00 +0000 IWMI women researchers are leading the way on actionable policy recommendations and implementation for water resource management. The post IWMI is working with governments to build water resilience at COP29 first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Features climate commitments climate negotiations COP29
at Severe summer weather ruins crops in Asia and Africa causing vegetable prices to skyrocket By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 07:55:55 +0000 Discover how IWMI researchers are using climate-smart agriculture to combat low crop yields in the Global South. The post Severe summer weather ruins crops in Asia and Africa causing vegetable prices to skyrocket first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Features Climate change climate smart agriculture floods and droughts
at Climate finance and water By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 09:55:15 +0000 COP29 is “the finance COP.” We explain climate finance, how it relates to water and what to expect at this year's sessions. The post Climate finance and water first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Explainers climate finance COP29 water financing
at Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Worsens Health in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes By www.medindia.net Published On :: Individuals suffering from both medlinkposttraumatic stress disorder/medlink (PTSD) and medlinktype 2 diabetes/medlink experience significantly Full Article
at Zero Suicide Initiative to Support Youth After Suicidal Crises By www.medindia.net Published On :: As part of its Zero Suicide initiative, Nationwide Children's Hospital becomes the first pediatric hospital to adopt the Caring Contacts approach to support Full Article
at For Better Mental Health: Be Your Child's Playmate By www.medindia.net Published On :: Good news to parents and grandparents! Playing with your child can boost your medlinkmental health/medlink and overall wellbeing. Watching your Full Article
at Pain Analysis: A Personalized Approach to Treatment By www.medindia.net Published On :: Pain is an unpleasant feeling that can be sharp or dull. There are often physical reasons for severe pain. However, emotional, psychological, and social Full Article
at Helping Patients With Emotional Eating: A Primary Care Approach By www.medindia.net Published On :: Primary care providers are ideally suited to tackle medlinkemotional eating/medlink due to their ongoing relationships with patients, as highlighted by Jana DeSimone Wozniak, Ph. Full Article
at Neuroscience of Pain: Mindfulness Meditation Eases Pain By www.medindia.net Published On :: Pain is a complicated, multilayered experience that is influenced by aspects other than physical sensation, such as a person's psyche and pain expectations. Full Article
at RNA Nasal Spray: A Breakthrough in Memory and Anxiety Treatment By www.medindia.net Published On :: Scientists have made a major breakthrough in neuroscience, developing a novel RNA-based nasal spray, COG-201, that has shown remarkable promise in improving Full Article
at Rising Suicide Rates Among Indian Youth By www.medindia.net Published On :: India faces a concerning rise in youth suicides, with rates surpassing those of many other nations, according to experts (!--ref1--). It has been Full Article
at Auditory Hallucinations in Schizophrenia Patients By www.medindia.net Published On :: medlinkAuditory hallucination/medlink is a type of illusion, where people hear sounds that aren't there. This may be caused by issues in how the medlinkbrain/medlink processes sound. Full Article
at Indian Employees See Real Gains from Mental Health Initiatives at Work By www.medindia.net Published On :: A survey found that 39% of the Indian workforce has benefited from their company's mental health programs. These programs are helping employees improve Full Article
at Feeling Isolated? Loneliness and Dementia are Closer Than You Think By www.medindia.net Published On :: Feeling alone? Watch out, loneliness increases your risk of dementia, warns a new study. A new study from Florida State University College of Medicine Full Article
at KCAT: A Smart Tool to Screen Anxiety and Depression in Kids Before Surgery By www.medindia.net Published On :: A new computer-based tool could help doctors quickly spot anxiety or depression in children before surgery, suggests new research presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY (Regd) 2024 annual meeting (!--ref1--). Full Article
at Lower Suicide Rates Among Opioid Dependent Patients on Treatment By www.medindia.net Published On :: Addressing opioid use disorder significantly decreases the high suicide rate, which is eight times greater than that of the general population, for those with opioid dependence. Full Article
at Can Sleepless Nights in Middle Age Accelerate Brain Aging? By www.medindia.net Published On :: People in early middle age who struggle with poor sleep, such as difficulty falling or staying asleep, show more signs of poor brain health late middle age, according to a new study. Full Article
at Why Depression Heightens Negative Experience? By www.medindia.net Published On :: Depression changes brain circuits, over-activating neurons for negative stimuli and suppressing those for positive experiences as found by scientists Full Article
at Placenta's Role in Maternal Mental Health By www.medindia.net Published On :: New research published in iBrain Medicine/i has found that the placenta can influence maternal mental health (!--ref1--). The placenta has 13 Full Article
at From Dawn to Dusk: How Gut Microbes Regulate Stress Levels? By www.medindia.net Published On :: A groundbreaking study has revealed the essential role of gut microbiota in managing stress responses through its interaction with the body's circadian rhythms. Full Article
at Cause and Effect | ‘Scientist’s job isn’t to negotiate, but to give evidence to govts’: Aditi Mukherji, IWMI By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Fri, 28 Jul 2023 08:55:24 +0000 The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, or IPCC, convened for a four-day session on Tuesday to begin the next round of what is known as the assessment cycle. The post Cause and Effect | ‘Scientist’s job isn’t to negotiate, but to give evidence to govts’: Aditi Mukherji, IWMI first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media aditi mukherji
at Decision Making On Scientific Data For Improved Water Resource Management Critical: IWMI By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Fri, 28 Jul 2023 08:59:20 +0000 This training was conducted through the World Bank funded Balochistan Integrated Water Resources Management and Development Project (BIWRMDP). The post Decision Making On Scientific Data For Improved Water Resource Management Critical: IWMI first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media mohsin hafeez
at Experts stress efficient groundwater use By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Mon, 31 Jul 2023 15:28:18 +0000 IWMI in Pakistan organized a workshop to discuss the critical issue of water conservation and sustainable groundwater management in Balochistan. The post Experts stress efficient groundwater use first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media
at Irrigation for rural development By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Wed, 02 Aug 2023 16:39:14 +0000 IWMI researchers call for careful planning, environmentally responsible water management and active community participation to ensure long-term success of irrigation projects in Nepal. The post Irrigation for rural development first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media tikaram adhikari
at Middle East Water Security: Competition heats up as resources become scarcer By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Tue, 15 Aug 2023 11:06:07 +0000 IWMI is highlighted in the context of the deteriorating water security situation in the Middle East and North Africa region in the August 2023 Al-Monitor PRO Trend Report. The post Middle East Water Security: Competition heats up as resources become scarcer first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media mena youssef brouziyne
at Youth seek climate-smart agri-solutions in innovation challenge By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Tue, 15 Aug 2023 11:12:06 +0000 In celebration of International Youth Day, IWMI and BongoHive hosted a Demonstration Day in partnership with the Accelerating Impacts of CGIAR Climate Research in Africa (AICCRA) project in Zambia. The post Youth seek climate-smart agri-solutions in innovation challenge first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media inga jacobs-mata mirriam makungwe
at Professor Tafadzwa Mabhaudhi: How is climate change affecting the future of the world? By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Wed, 16 Aug 2023 04:49:41 +0000 Professor Tafadzwa Mabhaudhi, IWMI Research Group Leader - Sustainable and Resilient Food Production Systems, discusses the impact of climate change on the world's future, highlighting its effects and implications. The post Professor Tafadzwa Mabhaudhi: How is climate change affecting the future of the world? first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media radio southern africa tafadzwa mabhaudhi
at Save Water Save Money — Farmers In Odisha & Assam Benefit From Micro Irrigation Systems By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Wed, 16 Aug 2023 07:56:42 +0000 The 'Resilience' project, implemented by IWMI, aims to enhance the adoption of efficient micro irrigation systems, including sprinklers and drip irrigation, among smallholder farmers in the Indian states of Odisha and Assam. The post Save Water Save Money — Farmers In Odisha & Assam Benefit From Micro Irrigation Systems first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media assam cuttack ganjam golaghat odisha sivasagar smaranika mahapatra
at Middle East’s groundwater shortage: Will it soon run out? By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Wed, 16 Aug 2023 08:01:30 +0000 IWMI plays a pivotal role in addressing groundwater management challenges across the Middle East. The post Middle East’s groundwater shortage: Will it soon run out? first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media mena youssef brouziyne
at Panel at ‘World Water Week’ highlights water security in Tibet and Himalayas By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Thu, 31 Aug 2023 10:59:08 +0000 The World Water Week panel, co-hosted by IWMI and the US State Department, discussed Tibet's vital role in Himalayan water systems, highlighting China's environmental impact. The post Panel at ‘World Water Week’ highlights water security in Tibet and Himalayas first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media mark smith
at Climate change poses threats to food, water security By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Fri, 01 Sep 2023 11:00:14 +0000 Climate change threatens Pakistan's food and water security. An IWMI-hosted workshop stressed data-driven, sustainable water management to combat challenges. The post Climate change poses threats to food, water security first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media jehanzeb masud cheema
at Farmers urged to prepare for El Niño to trigger record-high temperatures By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Mon, 04 Sep 2023 11:09:59 +0000 IWMI and CIMMYT warn of changing climate patterns in South Africa. The post Farmers urged to prepare for El Niño to trigger record-high temperatures first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media
at Seeds of Change: Navigating climate-induced challenges in farming and everyday life By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Fri, 22 Sep 2023 11:06:23 +0000 The seminar, organized by IWMI, looked at how climate change threatens Pakistan's agriculture-dependent economy, requiring adaptive measures like flood protection, drought-resistant crops, and public awareness. The post Seeds of Change: Navigating climate-induced challenges in farming and everyday life first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media muhammad tousif bhatti
at Speakers stress need to raise awareness about climate change By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Fri, 22 Sep 2023 11:09:40 +0000 The seminar, organized by IWMI, stresses climate change awareness, its impact on agriculture, and the need for adaptation, urging informed action. The post Speakers stress need to raise awareness about climate change first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media tausif bhatti
at For everything to function, people need water By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Mon, 25 Sep 2023 06:55:04 +0000 IWMI supports research, such as hydro-geologist Maduo Dingalo's work on transboundary aquifers, which is looking to identify potential borehole sites to supply water to vulnerable communities. The post For everything to function, people need water first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media
at How nature-based solutions can build urban resilience By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Mon, 02 Oct 2023 11:01:35 +0000 IWMI's work in Sri Lanka has helped to restore marshes, enhance biodiversity and improve livelihoods in partnership with government departments and local communities. The post How nature-based solutions can build urban resilience first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media
at IWMI’s WRAP program to improve water governance in Pakistan By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Tue, 03 Oct 2023 05:59:51 +0000 IWMI Pakistan, with UKaid support, leads the WRAP program to address Pakistan's water challenges, improve management, and data collection. The post IWMI’s WRAP program to improve water governance in Pakistan first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media kanwal waqar mohsin hafeez
at IWMI Calls for Concerted Effort to Combat Food Wastage By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Tue, 03 Oct 2023 06:04:49 +0000 Africa's food waste issue persists with up to 30% loss due to poor handling. IWMI's Dr. Enokenwa's works on gender-inclusive solutions for smallholders and households to reduce waste. The post IWMI Calls for Concerted Effort to Combat Food Wastage first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media ojongetakakah enokenwa baa
at How to harvest water from clouds of fog By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Fri, 13 Oct 2023 09:33:08 +0000 IWMI's Deputy Director General, Rachael McDonnell, spoke to NPR's Goats and Soda about fog harvesting, a traditional technique that is now being expanded. The post How to harvest water from clouds of fog first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media atmospheric water fog harvesting water scarcity
at Cocoa farmers in Ghana show strong interest in solar-based irrigation, but pump costs are often too high By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Fri, 13 Oct 2023 12:06:39 +0000 IWMI research shows that cocoa farmers in Ghana are interested in solar-powered irrigation pumps but face financial barriers. Policy changes and education are needed. The post Cocoa farmers in Ghana show strong interest in solar-based irrigation, but pump costs are often too high first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media cocoa pump irrigation solar