se 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
se 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
se 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
se Youth seek climate-smart agri-solutions in innovation challenge By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Tue, 15 Aug 2023 11:12:06 +0000 In celebration of International Youth Day, IWMI and BongoHive hosted a Demonstration Day in partnership with the Accelerating Impacts of CGIAR Climate Research in Africa (AICCRA) project in Zambia. The post Youth seek climate-smart agri-solutions in innovation challenge first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media inga jacobs-mata mirriam makungwe
se Indus to become ‘a seasonal river’ by 2050 if glaciers continue melting By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Tue, 29 Aug 2023 04:39:04 +0000 At an event co-hosted by IWMI and USAID, experts warn that rapid melting of glaciers in Pakistan's north could turn the Indus River seasonal, endangering 240 million lives. The post Indus to become ‘a seasonal river’ by 2050 if glaciers continue melting first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media azeem shah glaciers khadija begum novaira junaid shahid iqbal
se 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
se 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
se Seeds of Change: Navigating climate-induced challenges in farming and everyday life By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Fri, 22 Sep 2023 11:06:23 +0000 The seminar, organized by IWMI, looked at how climate change threatens Pakistan's agriculture-dependent economy, requiring adaptive measures like flood protection, drought-resistant crops, and public awareness. The post Seeds of Change: Navigating climate-induced challenges in farming and everyday life first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media muhammad tousif bhatti
se 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
se 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
se Cocoa farmers in Ghana show strong interest in solar-based irrigation, but pump costs are often too high By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Fri, 13 Oct 2023 12:06:39 +0000 IWMI research shows that cocoa farmers in Ghana are interested in solar-powered irrigation pumps but face financial barriers. Policy changes and education are needed. The post Cocoa farmers in Ghana show strong interest in solar-based irrigation, but pump costs are often too high first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media cocoa pump irrigation solar
se Water and sanitation hosts hybrid climate change and water sector consultation workshop By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Sun, 26 Nov 2023 03:20:25 +0000 IWMI collaborates with the South African government to improve sustainable development and climate security in the water sector. The post Water and sanitation hosts hybrid climate change and water sector consultation workshop first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media
se 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
se IWMI unveils Google-backed AI tool for water reuse in MENA By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Mon, 27 Nov 2023 05:20:54 +0000 Researchers at IWMI will develop e-ReWater, a platform powered by artificial intelligence and earth observation data which uses remote sensing technologies to monitor land, seas and the atmosphere. The post IWMI unveils Google-backed AI tool for water reuse in MENA first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media AI water reuse
se 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
se AI to help drive Middle East water reuse By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Mon, 27 Nov 2023 05:44:26 +0000 IWMI is developing an AI platform to improve wastewater reuse in the Middle East and North Africa region, backed by a $1 million grant from Google. The post AI to help drive Middle East water reuse first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media AI water reuse
se This new AI-powered platform will help harness water reuse in the MENA region By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Tue, 28 Nov 2023 05:12:55 +0000 Powered by AI and earth observation data, the collaboration between IWMI and Google.org will use remote sensing technologies to monitor land, seas, and the atmosphere. The post This new AI-powered platform will help harness water reuse in the MENA region first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media AI water reuse
se 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
se Youssef Brouziyne interview with Sky News Arabia By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Fri, 08 Dec 2023 06:55:41 +0000 On the sidelines of COP28, Brouziyne spoke about water systems in the Middle East and North Africa region. The post Youssef Brouziyne interview with Sky News Arabia first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media COP28 mena
se 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
se IWMI’s MENA representative on Abu Dhabi TV By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Mon, 11 Dec 2023 05:20:07 +0000 Youssef Brouziyne, the IWMI Regional Representative in the Middle East and North Africa, featured on Al Etihad News Centre on Abu Dhabi TV. The post IWMI’s MENA representative on Abu Dhabi TV first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media COP28
se Sewage leaks put South Africa’s freshwater at risk: how citizen scientists are helping clean up By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Thu, 14 Mar 2024 04:03:45 +0000 IWMI and CGIAR are among the organizations helping to scale up the Enviro-Champs initiative. The post Sewage leaks put South Africa’s freshwater at risk: how citizen scientists are helping clean up first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media citizen science contamination freshwater
se 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
se BARC, IWMI sign MoU to strengthen research on agriculture By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Sun, 24 Mar 2024 04:18:45 +0000 The Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council (BARC) and IWMI have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen research in irrigation and agriculture water management within Bangladesh. The post BARC, IWMI sign MoU to strengthen research on agriculture first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media partnerships
se 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
se 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
se 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
se 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
se 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
se 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
se 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
se 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
se Second-Ever Pig Heart Transplant Rescues Ailing Patient in the U.S. By www.medindia.net Published On :: In a second historic procedure, surgeons in the United States successfully transplanted a medlinkpig heart/medlink into a patient suffering from end-stage Full Article
se Zebrafish Helps Assess Cryoprotectant Agents for Organ Preservation By www.medindia.net Published On :: medlinkZebrafish/medlink exhibits a crucial role in the fields of solid organ preservation and transplantation, especially with respect to experimental transplantation efforts. Full Article
se Seeing the Unseen: The Power of Eye Donations By www.medindia.net Published On :: Increasing medlinkeye donations/medlink is shown to be vital for sight-restoring surgeries as a study at the University of Southampton underscores Full Article
se 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
se Revolutionizing Organ Preservation to Meet Transplant Demand By www.medindia.net Published On :: Enhancements in organ preservation may alleviate the scarcity of hearts for transplantation, as over 5,000 hearts are transplanted annually worldwide, Full Article
se 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
se Transform Lives: Support Deceased Organ Donation in India By www.medindia.net Published On :: Anupriya Patel, Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, emphasized the need to promote deceased organ donation in India (!--ref1--). Full Article
se A New Lease on Life: Uterus Transplants Bring Hope to Infertility By www.medindia.net Published On :: medlinkUterine transplants/medlink (!--ref1--), though relatively new, have shown promising results. Since the first procedure in 2011, over 100 transplants have been performed globally. Full Article
se Gene Therapy Breaks Up New Dawn for Beta Thalassemia By www.medindia.net Published On :: With FDA approval, UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland pioneers gene therapy for beta thalassemia, a rare genetic blood disorder, potentially alleviating Full Article
se APOL1 Gene Mutation Aids to Reduce Kidney Disease Risk By www.medindia.net Published On :: Genetic mutation of apolipoprotein L1 (APOL1) gene, helps to cover the hole in kidney cells created by harmful mutations, thereby reducing the risk of medlinkkidney diseases/medlink. Full Article
se World's First CRISPR-Based Gene Therapy for Blood Disorders By www.medindia.net Published On :: Nobel Prize-winning inventors of CRISPR, awarded in 2020, have seen their gene-editing tool gain approval in the UK for the first-ever therapy targeting Full Article
se 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
se Guiding Precision Therapies for Seizures By www.medindia.net Published On :: Alterations in the SCN2A gene influence the age of seizure onset and the severity of neurological impairments in affected children, aiding in the identification Full Article
se Harnessing CRISPR for Precise Gene Manipulation By www.medindia.net Published On :: Researchers at the University of Toronto have created an RNA-targeting technology that uses the CRISPR system to precisely manipulate human gene parts Full Article
se 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
se Iron Overload Effects on Mitochondrial DNA in - Thalassemia : Way Forward By www.medindia.net Published On :: Beta-thalassemia, also known as (and) #946;-thalassemia is a genetic disorder marked by reduced or absent beta chain synthesis of medlinkhemoglobin/medlink, Full Article
se Defective Gene Causes Abnormal Brain Size - Either Too Small or Too Big By www.medindia.net Published On :: The gene ZNRF3, which is recognized for its role in cancer, also has implications on cognitive function. The medlinkhuman brain/medlink depends on Full Article
se Low-Intensity Stem Cell Transplants May Prevent Lung Damage in Sickle Cell Disease By www.medindia.net Published On :: Sickle cell disease is an inherited red blood cell disorder that affects hemoglobin, the protein carrying oxygen through the body. In this condition, Full Article