Researchers at Africa Water Week call for efforts to “decolonize” and improve water permit systems, so more farmers are encouraged to invest in much-needed irrigation.

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The call to action highlighted in Nature this week cites recent scientific breakthroughs on
groundwater’s vital role in supporting rivers globally.

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World’s largest user of groundwater for agriculture looks to solar for a more sustainable future.  

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Actionable information from earth observation data will enable better water management for African governments, communities and companies.

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IWMI has been awarded the 2020 Water Award from the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation in recognition of the institute’s outstanding research for finding water solutions for sustainable development.

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The five Partner States of the Kavango Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area (KAZA TFCA) have joined forces with IWMI to manage groundwater resources spanning an area larger than Austria and Germany.

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More than 1,300 farmers received over 1.6 million LKR as part of insurance payouts for crop damage caused by excess rain or dry spells.

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IWMI is supporting the Government of Pakistan for flood damage assessment and aiding recovery efforts, following the extreme flooding events across the country.

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Their expertise will be invaluable as the Institute works towards water systems transformation in the critical years ahead. 

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The IWMI delegation conveyed their appreciation of the support provided to the institute by the Government of Sri Lanka in hosting IWMI as the only international organization headquartered in the country.

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IWMI will implement the Innovation Lab for Irrigation & Mechanization Systems, funded by USAID and led by University of Nebraska.

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Climate change and water resilience a joint priority, as international research organization prepares to launch new strategy and mark 40-year anniversary.

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While poor sleep is common during and after pregnancy, Canadian researchers suggest cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBTi) as an effective solution.

The practice of ending a pregnancy is becoming more widespread. Clinics and hospitals currently postpone medication abortion until an ultrasound confirms the pregnancy is inside the uterus.

Eggs use chemical signals to choose sperm, revealed new research from Stockholm University and Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust. Different women's

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The ratio of a few sex hormones in serum can serve as important clues to predict future infertility in cryptorchid boys, revealed a pioneering study by

Sexual health programs that include sexual desire and sexual pleasure can improve knowledge and attitudes around sex, as well as condom use compared to

A team of research scientists said that they have developed a male oral contraceptive pill that didn't cause observable side effects, with the drug expected to enter human trials by the end of 2022.

A new method developed by researchers that measure the age of male sperm can predict pregnancy success. According to a newly published study by researchers

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi continues to advocate for Yoga as a vital part of daily life. On Thursday, he shared a video on X (formerly Twitter) demonstrating

A groundbreaking study has found that adults with a history of low back pain experienced nearly twice the duration without a recurrence when they walked regularly.

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Building a positive reputation by helping others often leads to reciprocal rewards, known as bindirect reciprocity/b. However, for cooperation to

Protein bars, shakes, and powders are gaining popularity among adults, and many teens are following suit (!--ref1--). According to the University of Michigan Health C.

Various studies on school-based dental health programs have shown how effective they can be in reducing tooth decay in elementary-aged children. Now,