w IWMI and GWP promote water cooperation through a study tour to Central Asia By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Fri, 05 Jul 2024 10:20:46 +0000 The visit for water professionals from South Asia laid the groundwork for furthering dialogue on transboundary river management for water security. The post IWMI and GWP promote water cooperation through a study tour to Central Asia first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article News transboundary water management water security
w When climate and cocoa collide By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Mon, 08 Jul 2024 07:55:00 +0000 Chocolate prices soar as El Nino dries up major producers but is there more to the story? The post When climate and cocoa collide first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Features climate resilience research sustainable solutions
w IWMI is advancing use of high-res climate modeling for Middle East and North Africa’s small basins By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Wed, 14 Aug 2024 08:05:22 +0000 In a region battling worsening climate challenges, this groundbreaking, yet easily replicable climate forecasting model will transform local decision-making processes. The post IWMI is advancing use of high-res climate modeling for Middle East and North Africa’s small basins first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Features climate crisis hydrological and climate models
w IWMI’s Morocco Resilience Days Forum charts course for climate adaptation By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Mon, 19 Aug 2024 02:30:00 +0000 The four-day forum leveraged IWMI’s research on resilience and solidified scientific collaboration with local partners. The post IWMI’s Morocco Resilience Days Forum charts course for climate adaptation first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Features climate adaptation partnerships resilience
w IWMI conducts grassroots consultation on irrigated groundwater management in Lao PDR By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Wed, 28 Aug 2024 10:12:17 +0000 The meeting is part of a bottom-up approach to ensuring coherent policies on the use of water resources in agriculture. The post IWMI conducts grassroots consultation on irrigated groundwater management in Lao PDR first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article News agriculture water management groundwater
w IWMI signs MoU with the League of Arab States By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Thu, 29 Aug 2024 06:35:49 +0000 The agreement will facilitate further cooperation in the water security agenda of the Arab region. The post IWMI signs MoU with the League of Arab States first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article News mena partnerships
w IWMI facilitates dialogue as Nepal works to amend its key water legislation By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Mon, 02 Sep 2024 02:30:00 +0000 Experts call for legislation that is holistic, inclusive and timely to address critical issues regarding sustainable use of water resources. The post IWMI facilitates dialogue as Nepal works to amend its key water legislation first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article News water resource management
w A conversation with IWMI’s knowledge management team on enhancing agricultural research with FAO’s AGRIS and AGROVOC programs By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Wed, 04 Sep 2024 06:23:38 +0000 AGRIS is a comprehensive bibliographic database focused on agriculture and nutrition, while AGROVOC is a multilingual thesaurus covering a wide range of agricultural terms. The post A conversation with IWMI’s knowledge management team on enhancing agricultural research with FAO’s AGRIS and AGROVOC programs first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Features agriculture research knowledge management library publications
w 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
w 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
w 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
w IWMI appoints Olufunke Cofie as Africa Director for Research Impact By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Fri, 20 Sep 2024 10:46:28 +0000 New role will oversee research-for-development capabilities across Africa. The post IWMI appoints Olufunke Cofie as Africa Director for Research Impact first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article News corporate staff
w 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
w 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
w 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
w 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
w 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
w 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
w 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
w 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
w 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
w Gaps in Mental Health Care for Those With Chronic Pain By www.medindia.net Published On :: A new study discovered that adults with medlinkchronic pain/medlink are more prone to symptoms of medlinkanxiety/medlink and medlinkdepression/medlink Full Article
w Harnessing Music's Power for Mental Health By www.medindia.net Published On :: New study demonstrates how classical music like Bach, Beethoven, or Mozart influences brain activity, potentially offering new treatments for individuals Full Article
w Mental Health Services Expand Across India With Tele-MANAS By www.medindia.net Published On :: The national tele-mental health initiative in India was launched in October 2022 with the introduction of the Tele-MANAS toll-free number. Prataprao Jadhav, Full Article
w 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
w India's Rural Mental Health Program Shows Promise By www.medindia.net Published On :: Combining digital healthcare with community-based initiatives can substantially decrease medlinkdepression/medlink, medlinkanxiety/medlink, and Full Article
w 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
w Smartphone Addiction: A Growing Trend Among Sleep-Deprived and Cyberbullied Teens By www.medindia.net Published On :: Excessive smartphone use, lack of sleep, cyberbullying, and poor mental health are all interlinked issues affecting teens in today's digital era. Australian Full Article
w New Hope for Depression: Psychedelic Therapy Offers Promise By www.medindia.net Published On :: As mounting evidence supports the potential of psychedelic-assisted therapies, the FDA nears a groundbreaking decision: the approval of psilocybin, the Full Article
w Imagery Rescripting: New tool for Overcoming Hoarding disorder By www.medindia.net Published On :: A new study suggests that rehearsing alternative outcomes of discarding through imagery rescripting may be a promising treatment strategy for individuals with hoarding disorder (!--ref1--). Full Article
w Lasting Friendships are the Key to Adult Wellbeing By www.medindia.net Published On :: Scientists have found that peer acceptance in early teens and close friendships in later teenage years are crucial predictors of reduced social anxiety and higher life satisfaction in young adulthood. Full Article
w 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
w 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
w 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
w 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
w 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
w 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
w 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
w Stakeholders raise awareness against floods By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Mon, 14 Aug 2023 04:37:00 +0000 IWMI convened experts in climate change, water resources, and disaster risk reduction to discuss flood prediction and early warning in Nigeria. The post Stakeholders raise awareness against floods first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media floods
w 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
w 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
w 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
w 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
w 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
w 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
w 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
w 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
w 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
w 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
w 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