an Why Tobacco Firms Should Fund UK's Anti-Smoking Fight By www.medindia.net Published On :: Smoking is a life-threatening habit and causes serious health issues. If smoking is not controlled, it is not possible to reduce the gap between rich and poor people who can live healthily. Full Article
an Cat's Companionship and Health: The Good, Bad, and the Unexpected By www.medindia.net Published On :: Cats have lived with humans for thousands of years. And long before cat memes and viral TikToks took over the internet, they've been comforting us with Full Article
an How Social Media Likes and Comments Fuel Muscle Dysmorphia in Young Men By www.medindia.net Published On :: A recent Australian study suggests that social media platforms such as TikTok and Instagram are contributing to unrealistic and unhealthy obsessions with Full Article
an Circular economies can become “the most inclusive” in Africa By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Sat, 09 Mar 2024 04:49:05 +0000 Through resource efficiency, circular design, water reuse, repair and recycling, African nations can customize their economic systems to maximize both social benefits and sustainability. The post Circular economies can become “the most inclusive” in Africa first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Press releases
an Cultivating change: Sri Lanka’s smallholder farmers explore climate-resilient solutions By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Mon, 18 Mar 2024 06:11:54 +0000 Smallholder farmers are embracing climate-adaptive agriculture, innovations and partnerships. The post Cultivating change: Sri Lanka’s smallholder farmers explore climate-resilient solutions first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Features agricultural insurance building resilience climate smart agriculture
an IWMI opens office in Bangladesh By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Sun, 24 Mar 2024 10:52:36 +0000 IWMI signals commitment to the country and strengthens collaboration with the Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council. The post IWMI opens office in Bangladesh first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article News agriculture partnerships sustainable development
an IWMI and partners map the state of water across Africa By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Thu, 28 Mar 2024 06:18:27 +0000 Earth observation platforms and data will support decision-makers in the management of flood and drought risk. The post IWMI and partners map the state of water across Africa first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Features mapping satellite data tools
an Modern tools and ancient smarts By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Tue, 09 Apr 2024 05:25:14 +0000 Al Murunah’s unique approach to climate adaptation and development combines nature-based solutions with agricultural water management interventions and a gender perspective. The post Modern tools and ancient smarts first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Features nature-based solutions
an IWMI to expand groundbreaking Africa earth observation project By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Wed, 17 Apr 2024 10:24:16 +0000 New grant will enable expanded scope and collaboration and make actionable water information accessible to governments and other groups. The post IWMI to expand groundbreaking Africa earth observation project first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Press releases digital innovation water data portal
an The hidden crisis of disaster displacement and host community struggles in rural areas of Pakistan By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Fri, 19 Apr 2024 04:15:28 +0000 While disaster-induced migration tends to be short-term, slow-onset climate-induced migration may be more permanent and on a larger scale. The post The hidden crisis of disaster displacement and host community struggles in rural areas of Pakistan first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Features anticipatory action Disaster displacement disaster risk management
an Water security takes center stage in anticipatory action By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Fri, 19 Apr 2024 10:30:31 +0000 IWMI partners with the Anticipation Hub to advance water security in fragile and conflict-affected settings. The post Water security takes center stage in anticipatory action first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article News anticipatory action Fragile and Conflict Affected Settings
an IWMI launches the Climate Smart Governance dashboard in Sri Lanka By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Fri, 26 Apr 2024 08:51:06 +0000 The dashboard will support policy makers with timely climate adaptation interventions. The post IWMI launches the Climate Smart Governance dashboard in Sri Lanka first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article News anticipatory action apps data & tools
an Floods in Kenya underscore urgent need for anticipatory action in disaster situations By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Fri, 03 May 2024 04:40:00 +0000 Holistic, integrated planning across sectors is vital to ensure disaster response is timely and effective. The post Floods in Kenya underscore urgent need for anticipatory action in disaster situations first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article News floods
an IWMI and Saudi Arabia extend collaboration on irrigation and wastewater use By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Thu, 30 May 2024 04:10:33 +0000 The e-ReWater platform will use remote sensing technologies and satellite data to estimate the availability of new water resources in partnership with the Saudi Irrigation Organization. The post IWMI and Saudi Arabia extend collaboration on irrigation and wastewater use first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article News climate resilience research treated wastewater reuse water security
an Waters of vulnerability and transformative solutions By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Thu, 30 May 2024 06:15:22 +0000 Understanding water system risks in fragile and conflict-affected communities is crucial for developing anticipatory action and peace. The post Waters of vulnerability and transformative solutions first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article News conflict and fragility water security
an IWMI awarded for second consecutive year by the Project Management Institute in Sri Lanka By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Thu, 06 Jun 2024 04:09:37 +0000 The Climate Smart Governance (CSG) Dashboard is recognized for its contribution to national climate adaptation, planning and development. The post IWMI awarded for second consecutive year by the Project Management Institute in Sri Lanka first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article News climate governance digital innovation
an Closing the African data gap By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Wed, 12 Jun 2024 04:05:25 +0000 New open access database is valuable for sustainable development in the energy and water sectors. The post Closing the African data gap first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article News database open access renewable energy
an IWMI modernizes agricultural practices in Pakistan By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Thu, 13 Jun 2024 07:24:18 +0000 Farmers in the Gomal Zam Dam Command Area are learning to adopt climate change-resilient cultivation techniques. The post IWMI modernizes agricultural practices in Pakistan first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Features agriculture climate-resilient livelihoods
an The Ganges Delta polders are crucial for agricultural sustainability By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Thu, 13 Jun 2024 08:33:52 +0000 The Ganges Delta polders are low-lying, protected areas vital for agriculture which face threats from salinity intrusion and waterlogging. The post The Ganges Delta polders are crucial for agricultural sustainability first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article News hydrological modeling
an 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
an 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
an Aquaculture in small reservoirs in Ghana’s North-East Region By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Tue, 06 Aug 2024 06:18:29 +0000 The IWMI-led initiative is turning local dams into sources of growth and development. The post Aquaculture in small reservoirs in Ghana’s North-East Region first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Features aquaculture sustainable development
an 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
an 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
an 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
an 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
an 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
an Report – Countries must scale up the use of clean technologies to transform the global agricultural sector By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Mon, 30 Sep 2024 04:51:24 +0000 Reducing greenhouse gas emissions from agricultural systems is crucial to keeping the world on track to meet international climate goals. The post Report – Countries must scale up the use of clean technologies to transform the global agricultural sector first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article News agriculture systems emissions
an 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
an 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
an Dashboard to improve decision making on aquaculture expansion in Myanmar By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Wed, 16 Oct 2024 03:13:22 +0000 The Aquaculture Decision Support Tool shows climate hazards, suitability, land use and waterbodies, and supply and demand conditions. The post Dashboard to improve decision making on aquaculture expansion in Myanmar first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article News data & tools digital tool profile digital tools
an 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
an 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
an 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
an 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
an 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
an 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
an Black Counselors and Psychologists are More Prone to Burnout and Racial Trauma By www.medindia.net Published On :: medlinkBurnout/medlink and race-based traumatic stress take a toll on Black mental health professionals (BMHPs), reports a new study. h2COVID-19 Full Article
an Autistic Parents Face Higher Risk of Postpartum Anxiety By www.medindia.net Published On :: Alarmingly high medlinkmaternal mortality rate/medlink in the United States compared to other wealthy nations. The research, conducted by Drexel University, Full Article
an Mental Health Toll of Rare Cancers By www.medindia.net Published On :: Patients with rare cancers are at a significantly higher risk of developing anxiety and depression compared to those with common medlinkcancers/medlink, Full Article
an 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
an Transgender Kids Often Seek Support From Their School Teachers By www.medindia.net Published On :: medlinkTransgender/medlink students are more likely to seek help from teachers and not from their parents, finds a new study led by researchers at Full Article
an Mental Health Support: Transgender Students Prefer School Resources By www.medindia.net Published On :: Transgender students are less likely to seek help from their parents and more likely to seek support from their schoolteachers when compared to their cisgender classmates. Full Article
an Alcohol, Tobacco and Social Media may Take a Toll on Your Mental Health By www.medindia.net Published On :: Unhealthy things like medlinkalcohol, tobacco/medlink, social media, ultra-processed foods, and fossil fuels are linked to negative mental health Full Article
an Hope Vs. Mindfulness: Impact on Stress Management By www.medindia.net Published On :: Hope tends to be more helpful than mindfulness in assisting people in managing their stress and maintaining their professional engagement during extended Full Article
an 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
an 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
an 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
an Suicide Risk in 80% of Transgender Youth Uncovered By www.medindia.net Published On :: Transgender and gender diverse (TGD) youth are over five times more likely to screen positive for medlinksuicide risk/medlink compared to cisgender Full Article
an Virtual Therapy Helps Manage Depression and Anxiety By www.medindia.net Published On :: Remote video consultations with medlinkmental health/medlink specialists lead to a small yet meaningful improvement in symptoms of depression and anxiety (!--ref1--). Full Article