nc Greening gray infrastructure: uncovering the complexity of Nature-based Solutions By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Thu, 25 Apr 2024 07:29:17 +0000 Nature-based Solutions (NbS) are a hot topic in environment and landscape planning networks. But are they a silver bullet for solving the climate crisis? The post Greening gray infrastructure: uncovering the complexity of Nature-based Solutions first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Features nature-based solutions water infrastructure wetlands
nc 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
nc CGIAR Science Week 2024 postponed By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Fri, 28 Jun 2024 07:31:54 +0000 Event to be rescheduled for later in the year. The post CGIAR Science Week 2024 postponed first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article News climate and food security food land and water science for a water-secure world
nc 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
nc 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
nc 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
nc 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
nc 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
nc 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
nc 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
nc 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
nc 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
nc Adolescent Migrants: Increased Vulnerability to Psychosis By www.medindia.net Published On :: medlinkMigration/medlink can be an important risk factor in developing psychosis. The incidences of medlinkpsychotic disorder/medlink are greater Full Article
nc 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
nc 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
nc 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
nc 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
nc 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
nc 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
nc Application with Geo-Goviya information system launched By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Fri, 20 Oct 2023 08:38:56 +0000 The new application, supported by IWMI, includes information about Sri Lanka’s land use, quantity of paddy land, number of farmers, land cultivated in one season and available yield, and emergency agricultural information. The post Application with Geo-Goviya information system launched first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media
nc IWMI announces development of a new, Google supported tool that will harness AI and satellite data for water reuse in the Middle East and North Africa By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Mon, 27 Nov 2023 03:57:05 +0000 IWMI will also develop an online dashboard that will provide accessible and comprehensive information on wastewater generation and recycling potential in Egypt, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. The post IWMI announces development of a new, Google supported tool that will harness AI and satellite data for water reuse in the Middle East and North Africa first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media AI water reuse
nc IWMI announces development of a new, Google supported tool that will harness AI and satellite data for water reuse in the Middle East and North Africa By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Mon, 27 Nov 2023 05:33:05 +0000 The platform will use remote sensing technologies to monitor land, seas and the atmosphere. The post IWMI announces development of a new, Google supported tool that will harness AI and satellite data for water reuse in the Middle East and North Africa first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media AI water reuse
nc At COP28, science and research are critical to the loss and damage conversation By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Thu, 30 Nov 2023 08:41:26 +0000 Youssef Brouziyne, IWMI Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Regional Representative, says two key questions will dominate discussions around the Loss and Damage Fund at COP28. The post At COP28, science and research are critical to the loss and damage conversation first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media COP28
nc Pakistan’s PM launches $77.8m ‘Recharge Pakistan’ initiative at COP28 to combat climate change By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Sat, 02 Dec 2023 04:04:34 +0000 Rachael McDonnell, IWMI's Deputy Director General - Research for Development, stressed the impact of climate change on water resources during the event to mark the announcement. The post Pakistan’s PM launches $77.8m ‘Recharge Pakistan’ initiative at COP28 to combat climate change first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media
nc Pakistan Water Week 2023 concludes with call to collaborate on shared asset By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Mon, 11 Dec 2023 04:41:35 +0000 Co-organized by IWMI, experts in water management, agriculturalists, government officials, and business leaders from different parts of the world discussed practical strategies to tackle water scarcity. The post Pakistan Water Week 2023 concludes with call to collaborate on shared asset first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media
nc 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
nc 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
nc 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
nc 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
nc 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
nc 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
nc Higher Mortality Rates in Heart Transplant Patients from Low-Income Groups By www.medindia.net Published On :: Compared to those from non-distressed communities, patients from socioeconomically disadvantaged communities had a 10% higher relative risk of graft failure Full Article
nc Resilience Rewritten: Painter Gets Bilateral Hand Transplantation By www.medindia.net Published On :: bHighlights:/bul class="group-list punch-points"li Tragic train accident renders Delhi painter handless/li liOrgan donation offers newfound Full Article
nc Smiles and Second Chances: Marathon for Oral Health (and) Organ Donation By www.medindia.net Published On :: bHighlights:/bul class="group-list punch-points" liKids Dash, organized by Mohan Foundation to promote organ donation awareness/li liOver Full Article
nc Two Kidneys, One Chance: India's First Dual Kidney Transplant By www.medindia.net Published On :: In a significant medical breakthrough, AIIMS Delhi recently accomplished its inaugural dual kidney transplant, presenting a beacon of hope for numerous Full Article
nc Advancing Ethical Practices in Human Organ Transplantation By www.medindia.net Published On :: bHighlights:/bul class="group-list punch-points" liUrges member states to strengthen preventive strategies for noncommunicable diseases/li liRecommends Full Article
nc Unhealthy Gut Microbiome Linked to Increased Mortality Risk Post-Organ Transplant By www.medindia.net Published On :: Gut indicates that patterns of an 'unhealthy' gut microbiome are linked to an increased risk of death following a solid organ transplant (!--ref1--). Full Article
nc Liver Transplants Superior for Metastatic Colorectal Cancer By www.medindia.net Published On :: medlinkColorectal cancer/medlink frequently metastasizes to the liver, and for some patients, surgical removal of liver tumors is not feasible. A Full Article
nc Scientists Uncover Stem Cells in the Thymus for the First Time By www.medindia.net Published On :: For the first time, scientists at the Francis Crick Institute have pinpointed medlinkstem cells/medlink within the human thymus, offering a fresh Full Article
nc Uncovering Genetic Harmony for Safer Hearts By www.medindia.net Published On :: Breakthrough discovery sheds light on the genetic basis of dilated cardiomyopathy in Dobermanns, providing insights into the genetic risk factors for Full Article
nc New Tool Enhances Precision in Uncovering Disease-Causing Genes By www.medindia.net Published On :: Researchers have introduced an innovative statistical tool enhancing the identification of disease-causing genetic variants. This tool combines information Full Article
nc CRISPR's Molecular Mechanisms for Antibiotic Resistance By www.medindia.net Published On :: Assistant Prof. Ibrahim, Bitar, Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital in Plzen, Charles University in Prague, Plzen, Full Article
nc Late-Onset Combined Immune Deficiency in Chromosome 18q Deletion Syndrome By www.medindia.net Published On :: Chromosome 18q deletion syndrome is a medlinkrare genetic disorder/medlink, affecting about 1 in 40,000 to 55,000 individuals. It results from the Full Article
nc Impact of an Obesity Gene on Brain Function By www.medindia.net Published On :: Obesity is a multifaceted condition influenced by genetics, dietary habits, environmental factors, and behavior. For centuries, obtaining enough food for sustenance was a challenge. Full Article
nc Dietary Nucleic Acids and Their Role in Cancer Prevention By www.medindia.net Published On :: All living things have nucleic acids. When people eat food containing nucleic acids, they get incorporated into the body. According to research by associate Full Article
nc Connection Between COVID-19 and Mortality Among Cancer Patients By www.medindia.net Published On :: More than 185 million people worldwide have been affected by COVID-19. There have been 4 million COVID-19-related deaths with more than 129,000 deaths in the UK alone. Full Article
nc Type 2 Diabetes: The Role of Diligence in Heart Disease By www.medindia.net Published On :: Lower diligence in type 2 diabetes patients increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, but maintaining a healthy lifestyle is essential for better heart health. Full Article
nc How Diabetes Risk Genes Weaken Cellular Resilience By www.medindia.net Published On :: Discover how diabetes risk genes impair cellular resilience, making cells more vulnerable to stress and damage, contributing to the development of diabetes. Full Article
nc MV Diabetes Initiative! School of Podiatry Launched By www.medindia.net Published On :: MV Diabetes together with Academy of Physicians in Wound Healing, USA, is launching a special Podiatry training school for training healthcare providers on diabetes care. Full Article
nc Specific Diabetic Drug is Now Safe for Cancer Patients With Kidney Concerns By www.medindia.net Published On :: Contrary to concerns, GLP-1RA medications don't appear to elevate AKI risk in patients undergoing cancer treatment. Full Article