ri Press Release: Groundwater in Peril – IWMI joins 700+ scientists and practitioners in urgent call for action on global groundwater By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Mon, 09 Dec 2019 06:36:34 +0000 The call to action highlighted in Nature this week cites recent scientific breakthroughs on groundwater’s vital role in supporting rivers globally. The post Press Release: Groundwater in Peril – IWMI joins 700+ scientists and practitioners in urgent call for action on global groundwater first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Press releases
ri IWMI project enables fast access to petabytes of analysis-ready water data in Africa By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Mon, 16 Mar 2020 02:30:39 +0000 Actionable information from earth observation data will enable better water management for African governments, communities and companies. The post IWMI project enables fast access to petabytes of analysis-ready water data in Africa first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Press releases open data cube remote sensing
ri Using maps to save lives when a super cyclone strikes By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Thu, 28 May 2020 08:00:22 +0000 IWMI provides data that will inform response and relief efforts to Super Cyclone Amphan. The post Using maps to save lives when a super cyclone strikes first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Press releases cyclone disaster management disasters kolkata maps niranga alahacoon sentinel asia super cyclone amphan
ri IWMI receives the 2020 Water Award from the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Thu, 11 Jun 2020 11:13:20 +0000 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. The post IWMI receives the 2020 Water Award from the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Press releases awards claudia sadoff johan rockström olivier wenden prince albert ii of monaco foundation
ri Grantees from South Asia awarded funds to develop innovations enhancing solar irrigation By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Fri, 02 Oct 2020 05:54:28 +0000 IWMI and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation have awarded five organisations with funds to develop innovations for solar irrigation. The post Grantees from South Asia awarded funds to develop innovations enhancing solar irrigation first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Press releases groundwater innovation fund solar solar water pumps solar-powered irrigation
ri Smart tech to play vital role in addressing plastic pollution crisis – new study By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Thu, 17 Dec 2020 06:30:49 +0000 A new study by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) offers a number of technological solutions aimed at tackling one of the world’s most pressing issues. The post Smart tech to play vital role in addressing plastic pollution crisis – new study first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Press releases ecosystems environment freshwater GIS health hygiene indus mark smith microplastics nairobi plastic pollution crisis plastics policy pollution recycling sustainability toby johnson WASH waste management wastewater wastewater treatment water quality wetlands wle
ri New project brings five African countries together to jointly manage region’s groundwater By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Fri, 09 Apr 2021 09:33:25 +0000 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. The post New project brings five African countries together to jointly manage region’s groundwater first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Press releases aquifers drought ecosystems groundwater karen villholth namibia pretoria resilience southern africa toby johnson water security wetlands zambezi
ri Data, dialogues and discussion key to food, water and energy security in Southern Africa By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Mon, 19 Apr 2021 13:20:53 +0000 Enhanced data sharing across sectors and countries is vital if we want to achieve food, water and energy security in Southern Africa The post Data, dialogues and discussion key to food, water and energy security in Southern Africa first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Press releases agricultural water management dialogue ecosystems energy environment food production food security food systems health livestock mark smith models pretoria southern africa water security water-energy-food nexus wle
ri Data, funds and dialogue key to water, energy, and food security in a changing climate for Pakistan By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Fri, 23 Apr 2021 11:21:57 +0000 A holistic approach and reliable database on water resources and their use across Pakistan is the key to achieving food, water, and energy security in the fifth most climate-vulnerable country in the world. The post Data, funds and dialogue key to water, energy, and food security in a changing climate for Pakistan first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Press releases agriculture capacity building energy environment farmers farming food security food systems gwp health indus basin mark smith models pandemic policies policy resilience rice risks sustainability sustainable development toby johnson water risks water security wle
ri Ahead of UN Summit consensus that action on water critical to transforming food systems By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Thu, 29 Apr 2021 04:43:52 +0000 The Food Systems Summit Global Dialogue; Water – the Game-changer for Food Systems has concluded with consensus that water has unmatched utility to support the necessary transformation of food systems. The post Ahead of UN Summit consensus that action on water critical to transforming food systems first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Press releases agriculture capacity strengthening claudia sadoff drought ecosystems energy environment floods floods and droughts food systems forestry freshwater health indus nature pandemic policy analysis risks stefan uhlenbrook sustainable development Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) toby johnson water resources water risks water scarcity wle
ri Farming for the future: How climate-smart agriculture can protect Sri Lanka’s smallholders By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Wed, 15 Sep 2021 11:02:45 +0000 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. The post Farming for the future: How climate-smart agriculture can protect Sri Lanka’s smallholders first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Press releases agricultural technologies climate resilient seeds climate-smart solution extreme weather food security poverty water risks and disasters
ri Agriculture climate science in Zambia gets boost with launch of new World Bank-backed grant By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Wed, 27 Oct 2021 02:30:44 +0000 The World Bank and IWMI will rapidly scale climate science to support agri-business in Zambia, tackling the climate challenge head on through the new AICCRA-Zambia Accelerator Grant. The post Agriculture climate science in Zambia gets boost with launch of new World Bank-backed grant first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Press releases agricultural ecosystem agriculture aiccra aquaculture aquaculture-agriculture systems climate smart agriculture COP26 farmers food security health livelihoods livestock models poverty smallholder farmers solar solar irrigation west africa women
ri Assessments and benefits sharing in the context of the Water-Food-Energy-Climate NEXUS in transboundary basin: Shakhimardan By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Tue, 08 Mar 2022 03:46:17 +0000 Shakhimardan river basin in the spotlight of the EU funded “Hydro4U (Hydropower for you)” project The post Assessments and benefits sharing in the context of the Water-Food-Energy-Climate NEXUS in transboundary basin: Shakhimardan first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Press releases central asia hydro4u hydropower shakhimardan
ri IWMI launches South Asia Drought Monitoring System By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Thu, 01 Sep 2022 06:23:57 +0000 Next-generation system will enable proactive drought measures in South Asia. The post IWMI launches South Asia Drought Monitoring System first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Press releases drought drought monitoring sadms south asia
ri IWMI launches high-tech drought monitoring system for Zambia By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Wed, 22 Feb 2023 07:34:39 +0000 Applying new technologies and approaches to address the social, environmental and economic consequences of climate change. The post IWMI launches high-tech drought monitoring system for Zambia first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Press releases climate crisis drought drought monitoring zadms
ri IWMI Board and Prime Minister of Sri Lanka discuss opportunities for research support By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Mon, 19 Jun 2023 06:12:10 +0000 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. The post IWMI Board and Prime Minister of Sri Lanka discuss opportunities for research support first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Press releases dinesh gunawardena prime minister
ri El Niño event declared: Impacts on the Limpopo river basin in Southern Africa expected By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Tue, 18 Jul 2023 04:58:42 +0000 IWMI and CIMMYT encourage stakeholders in the Limpopo River Basin to stay informed about the evolving El Niño event and its potential implications. The post El Niño event declared: Impacts on the Limpopo river basin in Southern Africa expected first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Press releases Limpopo southern africa
ri FAO and IWMI’s milestone book gives actionable guidelines on water quality for agriculture By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Thu, 05 Oct 2023 10:39:38 +0000 Researchers offer technical solutions and best agricultural practices related to water quality, risk assessment and mitigation. The post FAO and IWMI’s milestone book gives actionable guidelines on water quality for agriculture first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Press releases risk assessment wastewater treatment water desalination water quality water quality for agriculture
ri 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 05:35:02 +0000 A new grant from Google’s philanthropic arm will help researchers develop a tool to bolster water security and climate resilience in the Middle East and North Africa. 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 Press releases data & tools mena remote sensing resource recovery and reuse (rrr) wastewater
ri IWMI and WFP to start new partnership for food, land and water security in fragile communities By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Mon, 11 Dec 2023 04:27:10 +0000 The CGIAR FCM Innovation Accelerator will scale climate-smart, private-sector solutions. The post IWMI and WFP to start new partnership for food, land and water security in fragile communities first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Press releases partnerships
ri IWMI’s new Board Chair and Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister reiterate commitment to sustainable water management By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Fri, 26 Jan 2024 11:06:12 +0000 Climate change and water resilience a joint priority, as international research organization prepares to launch new strategy and mark 40-year anniversary. The post IWMI’s new Board Chair and Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister reiterate commitment to sustainable water management first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Press releases board of trustees corporate
ri How to Observe Krishna Janmashtami Fasting: Health Benefits of Nirjala By www.medindia.net Published On :: Highlights: Two main types of fasting are Nirjala (strict without water) and Phalahar (just fruits) Avoid grains Full Article
ri Marriage Linked to Better Aging in Men By www.medindia.net Published On :: Highlights: Married men are twice as likely to age optimally Unmarried women age better than those widowed or di Full Article
ri Is September 13th an Unlucky Day? The Superstition Behind Friday the 13th By www.medindia.net Published On :: Highlights: The superstition around Friday the 13th combines two historically unlucky elements: the number 13 and F Full Article
ri Is Raw Garlic a Health Booster or a Digestive Risk? By www.medindia.net Published On :: Highlights: Raw garlic contains antimicrobial properties that may benefit skin health Garlic may cause digestiv Full Article
ri Navratri Fasting Made Easy: 5 Foods to Keep You Energized By www.medindia.net Published On :: Highlights: Sabudana provides quick energy with easy digestion Kuttu is rich in fiber, magnesium, and iron, help Full Article
ri Is Anti-Mullerian Hormone Test a Reliable Fertility Prediction Tool? By www.medindia.net Published On :: Internet and social media sites contain misinformation on Anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH) test. However, a study finds that most medlinkwomen/medlink Full Article
ri Ovarian Aging and Its Impact on Women's Health and Longevity By www.medindia.net Published On :: As women age, their ovarian function declines, leading to reduced fertility and eventually medlinkmenopause/medlink. This transition significantly Full Article
ri Early Pregnancy Hypothyroidism: 4x Risk of Reduced Thyroid Function in 5 Years By www.medindia.net Published On :: Women diagnosed with medlinksubclinical hypothyroidism/medlink before 21 weeks of pregnancy are four times more likely to develop full-blown medlinkthyroid Full Article
ri Mental Health Parity and New Moms: Understanding the Effects By www.medindia.net Published On :: New research shows improved access to psychotherapy for pregnant and postpartum women struggling with depression and anxiety. Additionally, these women are now paying less out-of-pocket for treatment. Full Article
ri Women are More Vulnerable to Tech-Driven Stress By www.medindia.net Published On :: medlinkWomen/medlink face a higher risk of digital overload than men when managing work and family through technology, according to Lancaster University Full Article
ri New Approaches in Endometriosis Diagnosis: What's Next? By www.medindia.net Published On :: Early diagnosis of endometriosis can use symptom-based criteria to determine who should undergo testing and then set optimal cut-points to maximize sensitivity and specificity. Full Article
ri Every Cigarette a Risk: The Dangers of Smoking During Pregnancy By www.medindia.net Published On :: Smoking as little as 1-2 medlinkcigarettes/medlink per day, either before or during pregnancy, is strongly associated with serious health risks for the fetus (!--ref1--). Full Article
ri Smoking While Pregnant: A Detrimental Impact on Child's Education By www.medindia.net Published On :: medlinkSmoking/medlink damages nearly every part of your body, and if you smoke during pregnancy, the harmful chemicals in medlinktobacco/medlink can also affect your unborn baby. Full Article
ri Pregnancy After Tubal Sterilization: Is It Possible? By www.medindia.net Published On :: Tubal sterilization, as known as tubal ligation or female sterilization, is surgical procedure to prevent medlinkpregnancy/medlink. Although the possibility Full Article
ri Nutritional Strategies to Combat Breast Cancer Risk By www.medindia.net Published On :: Only 28% of American women are aware that eating a healthy medlinkdiet/medlink can reduce the risk of medlinkbreast cancer/medlink (!--ref1--). Full Article
ri Got Acne? Blame Your Period Delay Pills By www.medindia.net Published On :: Planning for a vacation? Got wedding? Got a puja to attend that you absolutely cannot miss? A woman's period will always arrive just in time to shatter important plans. Full Article
ri Endometriosis: A Hidden Heart Attack Risk for Women By www.medindia.net Published On :: Endometriosis (a chronic gynecological disease) increases women's risk of heart attack and medlinkstroke/medlink, warns a new study. h2Endometriosis: Full Article
ri Nighttime Hot Flashes: A Hidden Heart Disease Risk By www.medindia.net Published On :: Nocturnal heat flashes, no matter when they occur, are unpleasant. According to a recent study, there is a higher possibility of hot flashes during the Full Article
ri Surprising Nonhormonal Cure for Hot Flashes in Menopausal Women By www.medindia.net Published On :: Hot flashes and other menopausal symptoms are becoming more and more treatable with nonhormone alternatives, especially for women whose health prevents them from taking hormones. Full Article
ri New Method to Extend Ovarian Healthspan, Delaying Menopause By www.medindia.net Published On :: Imagine your ovaries as a factory producing essential hormones. As you age, this factory's productivity declines, eventually leading to medlinkmenopause/medlink. Full Article
ri How Gender Disparities Impact Multiple Sclerosis Treatment for Women? By www.medindia.net Published On :: A groundbreaking study has unveiled a critical issue of therapeutic inertia in treating women with medlinkmultiple sclerosis/medlink (MS), underscoring Full Article
ri Encouraging News for Women Suffering Recurrent Pregnancy Loss By www.medindia.net Published On :: A study has revealed that approximately 20% of women facing medlinkrecurrent pregnancy/medlink loss test positive for an antibody that attacks their own body. Full Article
ri Period Poverty Affects One-Third of Teens in Emergency Rooms By www.medindia.net Published On :: One in three teens visiting a pediatric emergency room struggles to access menstrual products due to their inability to afford them. The research Full Article
ri Iron Deficiency Crisis: Majority of Irish Pregnant Women at Risk By www.medindia.net Published On :: In Ireland, four out of five pregnant women are iron deficient by their third trimester. Researchers found that over 80% of women experience iron deficiency Full Article
ri Precise Ultrasound Test Can Detect 96% of Ovarian Cancer By www.medindia.net Published On :: UK's current standard of care test for bmedlinkovarian cancer/medlink shall be replaced with an ultrasound test that can detect 96% of ovarian tumors Full Article
ri Rising Challenges in Treating Vaginal Thrush By www.medindia.net Published On :: Vaginal thrush is a yeast infection that is generally harmless and treated with medication. It is a common infection, with 3 in every 4 women of reproductive age likely to be affected (!--ref1--). Full Article
ri UNFPA Calls for Women's Health and Rights Integration in the Workplace By www.medindia.net Published On :: The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) (!--ref1--) made a compelling case for the integration of women's health and rights into the workplace. The Full Article
ri New Stool Test Helps Diagnose Endometriosis By www.medindia.net Published On :: A groundbreaking study could revolutionize the treatment and diagnosis of endometriosis. The team's findings suggest the possibility of a non-invasive Full Article
ri Obesity: A Significant Risk Factor for Postmenopausal Breast Cancer By www.medindia.net Published On :: About 40% of postmenopausal hormone-positive breast cancer cases may be linked to excess body fat, according to Spanish research published online in the Full Article