d The challenges associated with the proliferation of solar irrigation pumps By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Sun, 21 Jan 2024 05:57:54 +0000 IWMI's Marie-Charlotte Buisson spoke to Radio Canada about the particular challenges of solar-powered irrigation. The post The challenges associated with the proliferation of solar irrigation pumps first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media groundwater solar irrigation
d The multiple challenges from climate change, urbanization and forced displacement in Irbid Governorate, northwest Jordan By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Wed, 31 Jan 2024 09:58:29 +0000 IWMI research will support evidence-based design and the implementation of the Jordanian climate adaptation policy. The post The multiple challenges from climate change, urbanization and forced displacement in Irbid Governorate, northwest Jordan first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media climate crisis migration urbanization water scarcity
d IWMI-CGIAR to launch new program for water and nutrition to mark 40th anniversary By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Fri, 02 Feb 2024 04:51:43 +0000 CGIAR Executive Managing Director Ismahane Elouafi and IWMI Director General Mark Smith met Sri Lanka's Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena. The post IWMI-CGIAR to launch new program for water and nutrition to mark 40th anniversary first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media corporate
d Development of a flood index insurance product for Zambia By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Thu, 15 Feb 2024 04:32:04 +0000 IWMI is collaborating on the development of financial solutions for post-extreme climatic events. The post Development of a flood index insurance product for Zambia first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media climate climate mitigation
d How a solar revolution in farming is depleting world’s groundwater By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Tue, 27 Feb 2024 03:44:44 +0000 Tushaar Shah, a Scientist Emeritus at IWMI, comments on the rapid spread of solar pumps among rural communities in many water-starved regions, including India. The post How a solar revolution in farming is depleting world’s groundwater first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media groundwater solar irrigation
d Prolonged droughts: Need for water harvesting By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Wed, 28 Feb 2024 08:06:37 +0000 Inadequate infrastructure, together with rural and poor populations, makes Zambia highly vulnerable to droughts, according to the UN. But the drought monitoring system developed by IWMI helps to better prepare the country to cope with its impacts. The post Prolonged droughts: Need for water harvesting first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media drought
d Solar-powered farming is quickly depleting the world’s groundwater supply By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Sat, 09 Mar 2024 05:25:28 +0000 Tushaar Shah, a Scientist Emeritus at IWMI, comments on the rapid spread of solar pumps among rural communities in many water-starved regions, including India. The post Solar-powered farming is quickly depleting the world’s groundwater supply first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media groundwater solar irrigation
d International Day of Action For Rivers: Water, water in every river but not available for all By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Fri, 15 Mar 2024 10:02:32 +0000 Bharat R. Sharma, Scientist Emeritus at IWMI, comments on how India can tackle the issue of ‘Water for All’. The post International Day of Action For Rivers: Water, water in every river but not available for all first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media rivers wastewater
d Cultivating change: Sri Lanka’s smallholder farmers explore climate-resilient solutions By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Mon, 18 Mar 2024 05:19:49 +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 In the media climate crisis farming resilience
d Can traditional tanks help Bengaluru revive its declining groundwater levels? By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Tue, 19 Mar 2024 05:23:26 +0000 IWMI supports efforts at tank restoration and promotion to enhance groundwater availability by means of Managed Aquifer Recharge (MAR). The post Can traditional tanks help Bengaluru revive its declining groundwater levels? first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media groundwater
d IWMI joins international coalition to build drought resilience By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Thu, 21 Mar 2024 05:13:20 +0000 Move reiterates commitment to act against one of the most deadly and costly natural disasters in the face of climate change. The post IWMI joins international coalition to build drought resilience first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media building resilience drought partnerships
d Sewage water turns into drinking water By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Fri, 22 Mar 2024 08:46:43 +0000 Henry Roman shares deeper insight into the problem and its possible solutions. The post Sewage water turns into drinking water first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media water scarcity World Water Day
d Water for a safe, just and sustainable future By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Fri, 22 Mar 2024 10:56:54 +0000 Mark Smith spoke live on Al Jazeera English about water scarcity, climate change and potential solutions. The post Water for a safe, just and sustainable future first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media wastewater reuse water scarcity World Water Day
d Sri Lanka sources integrated solutions to land and water-based challenges By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Mon, 25 Mar 2024 07:58:53 +0000 Matthew McCartney commented on IWMI's work to rectify the dearth of agroecological research focusing on water management and aquatic foods. The post Sri Lanka sources integrated solutions to land and water-based challenges first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media agroecosystems
d Joint initiative to upgrade agricultural circular businesses in Viet Nam By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Thu, 28 Mar 2024 09:07:32 +0000 UNDP and IWMI announced a joint initiative to assist smallholder farmers and small- to medium-sized enterprises to adopt circular economy models for the coffee and rice value chains. The post Joint initiative to upgrade agricultural circular businesses in Viet Nam first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media agriculture circular economy
d It takes a village: the Indian farmers who built a wall against drought By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Fri, 29 Mar 2024 10:43:10 +0000 IWMI commissioned this article following fieldwork conducted on the political economy of policy processes in India, under the CGIAR Initiative on National Policies and Strategies. The post It takes a village: the Indian farmers who built a wall against drought first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media drought
d Role of nature-based solutions for improving urban water security By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Sun, 31 Mar 2024 08:49:24 +0000 Mohsin Hafeez discusses the potential of nature-based solutions in dealing with climate shocks faced by vulnerable people in the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi. The post Role of nature-based solutions for improving urban water security first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media water security
d GERD will greatly contribute to mutual benefit of region By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Tue, 02 Apr 2024 06:06:08 +0000 IWMI's Abdulkarim Seid comments on the potential of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD). The post GERD will greatly contribute to mutual benefit of region first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media land management water resource management
d IWMI, GIDA sign MoU to boost irrigation farming By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Thu, 25 Apr 2024 09:34:17 +0000 IWMI and the Ghana Irrigation Development Authority (GIDA) enter into a five-year agreement aimed at significantly transforming the irrigation system for year-round cultivation. The post IWMI, GIDA sign MoU to boost irrigation farming first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media climate-smart irrigation partnerships
d Hydropower: Can it hold up against climate change? By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Sat, 27 Apr 2024 04:42:32 +0000 Matthew McCartney comments on the stabilizing role of hydropower in building resilience to drought. The post Hydropower: Can it hold up against climate change? first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media climate crisis hydropower resilience
d Atal Bhujal Yojana: Bridging ambition with reality By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Sun, 12 May 2024 07:30:31 +0000 Archisman Mitra, Suchiradipta Bhattacharjee and Garima Taneja discuss community engagement in the ABY groundwater management scheme. The post Atal Bhujal Yojana: Bridging ambition with reality first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media groundwater management
d Mainstreaming gender in participatory irrigation management: Why does empowerment matter? By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Wed, 22 May 2024 05:37:53 +0000 Tanusree Paul and Naga Velpuri call for investing in interventions to strengthen women’s capabilities and participation in water governance. The post Mainstreaming gender in participatory irrigation management: Why does empowerment matter? first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media agriculture water management water governance
d Solve water problems alongside food, energy: World Water Council By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Thu, 23 May 2024 05:40:05 +0000 Rachael McDonnell said that matters related to water play an important role across sectors, including food, at the World Water Forum in Bali. The post Solve water problems alongside food, energy: World Water Council first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media water security World Water Forum
d Pakistan gets cutting-edge technology to monitor water flow in irrigation canals By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Mon, 10 Jun 2024 05:59:24 +0000 Indus Telemetry has been installed by IWMI under the USAID-funded Water Management for Enhanced Productivity project. The post Pakistan gets cutting-edge technology to monitor water flow in irrigation canals first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media irrigation water management
d As Zimbabwe struggles with drought, we must be ready for the next one By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Sun, 16 Jun 2024 04:35:00 +0000 Henry Roman discusses the potential of anticipatory action to prevent or minimize the impact of a potential disaster before it fully unfolds. The post As Zimbabwe struggles with drought, we must be ready for the next one first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media drought
d Delhi water emergency By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Thu, 20 Jun 2024 05:03:44 +0000 IWMI's Shilp Verma is interviewed on India Today about the water crisis in India's metro cities. The post Delhi water emergency first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media climate crisis water scarcity
d Delhi’s severe water crisis: Political stalemate continues By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Wed, 26 Jun 2024 04:33:26 +0000 IWMI Deputy Country Representative in India Shilp Verma on the immediate course of action required to mitigate the crisis. The post Delhi’s severe water crisis: Political stalemate continues first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media groundwater water scarcity
d IWMI and GWP promote water cooperation through a study tour to Central Asia By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Thu, 11 Jul 2024 04:49:57 +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 In the media water cooperation
d Opinion: Nepal needs a comprehensive groundwater policy By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Thu, 18 Jul 2024 11:07:10 +0000 IWMI's Shreya Chakraborty and Tanmoy Bhaduri discuss groundwater use in Nepal and overlooked issues in policy frameworks. The post Opinion: Nepal needs a comprehensive groundwater policy first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media groundwater management
d We need a strategy to manage our water By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Tue, 23 Jul 2024 04:59:15 +0000 IWMI's Suchiradipta Bhattacharjee comments on how India, the largest user of groundwater globally, can transition from water scarcity to water security. The post We need a strategy to manage our water first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media groundwater water security
d Solarization of tube wells: A ‘double-edged sword’ in Pakistan By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Thu, 22 Aug 2024 05:57:08 +0000 IWMI's Amjad Jamal discusses the implications of Pakistan's shift to solar-powered tube wells, specifically unchecked groundwater depletion. The post Solarization of tube wells: A ‘double-edged sword’ in Pakistan first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media groundwater abstraction solar irrigation
d Strengthening water security: IWMI and League of Arab States forge strategic partnership By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Thu, 29 Aug 2024 04:27:58 +0000 Through partnerships with the LAS and other relevant stakeholders, IWMI seeks to enhance regional coordination on water security goals. The post Strengthening water security: IWMI and League of Arab States forge strategic partnership first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media water security
d Severe drought drops water level to historic low on the Paraguay River, a regional lifeline By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Wed, 11 Sep 2024 04:58:10 +0000 Rachael McDonnell comments on the cycles of flood and drought as climate change intensifies. The post Severe drought drops water level to historic low on the Paraguay River, a regional lifeline first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media climate drought floods
d Opinion: Nepal’s women leaders champion inclusive development By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Thu, 19 Sep 2024 04:35:56 +0000 Manohara Khadka and Sumitra KC on how entrenched systems and outdated norms continue to hinder Nepal's new generation of women leaders. The post Opinion: Nepal’s women leaders champion inclusive development first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media gender equality inclusive growth
d IWMI tackles water scarcity in Punjab with groundbreaking GMIS By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Thu, 19 Sep 2024 06:28:59 +0000 The Groundwater Management Information System (GMIS) can help in developing water policies and better water management practices. The post IWMI tackles water scarcity in Punjab with groundbreaking GMIS first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media water scarcity
d From wastelands to wetlands: The fight to save Sri Lanka’s natural flood buffers By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Fri, 20 Sep 2024 04:31:16 +0000 IWMI researchers comment on the importance of preserving Colombo's wetland ecosystem as the city becomes more vulnerable to flooding. The post From wastelands to wetlands: The fight to save Sri Lanka’s natural flood buffers first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media colombo wetlands flood management
d CGIAR EMD Ismahane Elouafi discusses food security and climate solutions on Agro América By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Fri, 04 Oct 2024 04:47:03 +0000 Ismahane Elouafi, CGIAR’s Executive Managing Director, discusses the global research consortium’s vital role in transforming food, land, and water systems. The post CGIAR EMD Ismahane Elouafi discusses food security and climate solutions on Agro América first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media food land and water
d Minister reiterates govt’s resolve to address water woes By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 04:14:36 +0000 At Pakistan Water Week, the Minister noted the urgent need for significant investments in climate resilience and international support. The post Minister reiterates govt’s resolve to address water woes first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media Pakistan Water Week 2024
d In Kumaon, water’s not under the bridge By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 05:25:06 +0000 IWMI's Suchiradipta Bhattacharjee and Garima Taneja discuss the impact of perennial springs drying up in the Kumaon region. The post In Kumaon, water’s not under the bridge first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media Climate change forestry springs
d New Cambridge Sustainability Commission on Water for Food Futures By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 11:09:10 +0000 Funded by the International Water Management Institute, the results will be published in Cambridge’s journal Global Sustainability. The post New Cambridge Sustainability Commission on Water for Food Futures first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media Global Food Systems water security
d Indian Organ Donation Day: A Day of Double Victory for MOHAN Foundation By www.medindia.net Published On :: bHighlights:/bul class="group-list punch-points"li MOHAN Foundation was awarded the title of the best NGO for its outstanding contributions to Full Article
d India's Growing Heart Transplant Requirements: Fresh Insights By www.medindia.net Published On :: In India around 50,000 people require medlinkheart transplants/medlink annually, but merely 0.2 percent are fortunate enough to receive suitable donors, say experts. Full Article
d India Implements Various Initiatives to Promote Organ Donations By www.medindia.net Published On :: Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya announced that the Indian government has implemented several initiatives to boost medlinkorgan donations/medlink in the country. Full Article
d Dispelling Myths About Organ Donation By www.medindia.net Published On :: All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Director, M. Srinivas, advocates dispelling myths about medlinkorgan donation/medlink and emphasizes Full Article
d Gut Microbiome Diversity Boosts Survival in Pediatric Stem Cell Transplants By www.medindia.net Published On :: In children who have received a donor medlinkstem cell transplant/medlink, having a varied range of microorganisms in their gut before the transplant Full Article
d Challenge of Organ Donation in India: Doctors Speak Out By www.medindia.net Published On :: Doctors urge India to raise medlinkorgan donation/medlink awareness due to critical supply shortage ahead of World Organ Donation Day with a dismal donation rate of 0. Full Article
d MOHAN Foundation's Golf Tournament Champions Organ Donation Awareness By www.medindia.net Published On :: bHighlights:/bul class="group-list punch-points"li MOHAN Foundation's "Drive to Save Lives" golf tournament was held on September 9, 2023/li liIt Full Article
d 10,000 to Pledge Organ Donation on September 16 By www.medindia.net Published On :: The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare announced that approximately 10,000 individuals are anticipated to commit to medlinkorgan donation/medlink on September 16 (!--ref1--). Full Article
d 2 US Lung Transplant Patients Afflicted by Deadly Bacterial Infection By www.medindia.net Published On :: Two individuals in the United States who received lung transplants have contracted a lethal Legionella bacterial infection, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (!--ref1--). Full Article
d Emotional Side of Neonatal Organ Donation By www.medindia.net Published On :: Research suggests that neonatal kidney transplantation could be a game-changing solution to the organ shortage crisis, highlighting the emotional challenges faced by families. Full Article