ri Circular economies can become “the most inclusive” in Africa By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Sat, 09 Mar 2024 04:49:05 +0000 Through resource efficiency, circular design, water reuse, repair and recycling, African nations can customize their economic systems to maximize both social benefits and sustainability. The post Circular economies can become “the most inclusive” in Africa first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Press releases
ri Cultivating change: Sri Lanka’s smallholder farmers explore climate-resilient solutions By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Mon, 18 Mar 2024 06:11:54 +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 Features agricultural insurance building resilience climate smart agriculture
ri IWMI and partners map the state of water across Africa By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Thu, 28 Mar 2024 06:18:27 +0000 Earth observation platforms and data will support decision-makers in the management of flood and drought risk. The post IWMI and partners map the state of water across Africa first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Features mapping satellite data tools
ri IWMI to expand groundbreaking Africa earth observation project By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Wed, 17 Apr 2024 10:24:16 +0000 New grant will enable expanded scope and collaboration and make actionable water information accessible to governments and other groups. The post IWMI to expand groundbreaking Africa earth observation project first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Press releases digital innovation water data portal
ri The hidden crisis of disaster displacement and host community struggles in rural areas of Pakistan By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Fri, 19 Apr 2024 04:15:28 +0000 While disaster-induced migration tends to be short-term, slow-onset climate-induced migration may be more permanent and on a larger scale. The post The hidden crisis of disaster displacement and host community struggles in rural areas of Pakistan first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Features anticipatory action Disaster displacement disaster risk management
ri Water security takes center stage in anticipatory action By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Fri, 19 Apr 2024 10:30:31 +0000 IWMI partners with the Anticipation Hub to advance water security in fragile and conflict-affected settings. The post Water security takes center stage in anticipatory action first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article News anticipatory action Fragile and Conflict Affected Settings
ri 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
ri 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
ri First edition of Salinity Magazine looks at saline agriculture By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Tue, 30 Apr 2024 04:15:00 +0000 The publication is a collaboration between the Netherlands Food Partnership (NFP) and the Netherlands Water Partnership (NWP) together with the International Water Management Institute (IWMI). The post First edition of Salinity Magazine looks at saline agriculture first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article News salinity
ri March-April research journal roundup By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Mon, 13 May 2024 11:00:57 +0000 Read our roundup of IWMI’s work in April and March 2024. The post March-April research journal roundup first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Publications natural resource governance sustainable solutions
ri IWMI and Saudi Arabia extend collaboration on irrigation and wastewater use By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Thu, 30 May 2024 04:10:33 +0000 The e-ReWater platform will use remote sensing technologies and satellite data to estimate the availability of new water resources in partnership with the Saudi Irrigation Organization. The post IWMI and Saudi Arabia extend collaboration on irrigation and wastewater use first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article News climate resilience research treated wastewater reuse water security
ri IWMI’s new strategy shows the way forward for collective action on water security By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Mon, 03 Jun 2024 12:27:14 +0000 Strategy 2024–2030 sets course for the next stage of the organization’s research and innovation journey. The post IWMI’s new strategy shows the way forward for collective action on water security first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Press releases corporate strategy
ri IWMI awarded for second consecutive year by the Project Management Institute in Sri Lanka By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Thu, 06 Jun 2024 04:09:37 +0000 The Climate Smart Governance (CSG) Dashboard is recognized for its contribution to national climate adaptation, planning and development. The post IWMI awarded for second consecutive year by the Project Management Institute in Sri Lanka first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article News climate governance digital innovation
ri Closing the African data gap By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Wed, 12 Jun 2024 04:05:25 +0000 New open access database is valuable for sustainable development in the energy and water sectors. The post Closing the African data gap first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article News database open access renewable energy
ri Staying afloat when disaster strikes By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Thu, 13 Jun 2024 07:19:26 +0000 How the residents of Chrystler’s Farm took a proactive approach to disaster response. The post Staying afloat when disaster strikes first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Features anticipatory action climate adaptation
ri IWMI modernizes agricultural practices in Pakistan By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Thu, 13 Jun 2024 07:24:18 +0000 Farmers in the Gomal Zam Dam Command Area are learning to adopt climate change-resilient cultivation techniques. The post IWMI modernizes agricultural practices in Pakistan first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Features agriculture climate-resilient livelihoods
ri The Ganges Delta polders are crucial for agricultural sustainability By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Thu, 13 Jun 2024 08:33:52 +0000 The Ganges Delta polders are low-lying, protected areas vital for agriculture which face threats from salinity intrusion and waterlogging. The post The Ganges Delta polders are crucial for agricultural sustainability first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article News hydrological modeling
ri 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
ri IWMI conducts grassroots consultation on irrigated groundwater management in Lao PDR By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Wed, 28 Aug 2024 10:12:17 +0000 The meeting is part of a bottom-up approach to ensuring coherent policies on the use of water resources in agriculture. The post IWMI conducts grassroots consultation on irrigated groundwater management in Lao PDR first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article News agriculture water management groundwater
ri Our cities are flooding but funding has dried up By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Thu, 29 Aug 2024 04:34:56 +0000 Bridging gaps between research, policy and implementation can make cities flood-resilient. The post Our cities are flooding but funding has dried up first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Features building resilience flood policy
ri 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
ri IWMI appoints Olufunke Cofie as Africa Director for Research Impact By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Fri, 20 Sep 2024 10:46:28 +0000 New role will oversee research-for-development capabilities across Africa. The post IWMI appoints Olufunke Cofie as Africa Director for Research Impact first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article News corporate staff
ri Report – Countries must scale up the use of clean technologies to transform the global agricultural sector By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Mon, 30 Sep 2024 04:51:24 +0000 Reducing greenhouse gas emissions from agricultural systems is crucial to keeping the world on track to meet international climate goals. The post Report – Countries must scale up the use of clean technologies to transform the global agricultural sector first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article News agriculture systems emissions
ri India Water Week 2024 underscores collective action for water security By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Wed, 02 Oct 2024 04:53:54 +0000 The forum explored the role of partnerships, technology and community engagement in securing India’s water resources. The post India Water Week 2024 underscores collective action for water security first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Features India Water Week 2024
ri Partnerships the main driver at Cairo Water Week 2024 By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2024 05:42:10 +0000 IWMI achieved a number of important milestones and showcased innovations for sustainable water management. The post Partnerships the main driver at Cairo Water Week 2024 first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article News cairo water week
ri Pakistan Water Week 2024 aims to tackle the water and food security crises By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2024 11:14:41 +0000 The event takes place from Nov. 4-8 under the theme of "Building a Climate-Resilient Future." The post Pakistan Water Week 2024 aims to tackle the water and food security crises first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article News Pakistan Water Week 2024
ri Data on continental-scale river discharge are crucial to address water demand By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 03:59:49 +0000 IWMI researchers assess the data gap, existing methods and technologies for river discharge estimation in Africa. The post Data on continental-scale river discharge are crucial to address water demand first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article News Climate change data & tools hydrological modeling
ri Severe summer weather ruins crops in Asia and Africa causing vegetable prices to skyrocket By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 07:55:55 +0000 Discover how IWMI researchers are using climate-smart agriculture to combat low crop yields in the Global South. The post Severe summer weather ruins crops in Asia and Africa causing vegetable prices to skyrocket first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Features Climate change climate smart agriculture floods and droughts
ri Autistic Parents Face Higher Risk of Postpartum Anxiety By www.medindia.net Published On :: Alarmingly high medlinkmaternal mortality rate/medlink in the United States compared to other wealthy nations. The research, conducted by Drexel University, Full Article
ri Zero Suicide Initiative to Support Youth After Suicidal Crises By www.medindia.net Published On :: As part of its Zero Suicide initiative, Nationwide Children's Hospital becomes the first pediatric hospital to adopt the Caring Contacts approach to support Full Article
ri Helping Patients With Emotional Eating: A Primary Care Approach By www.medindia.net Published On :: Primary care providers are ideally suited to tackle medlinkemotional eating/medlink due to their ongoing relationships with patients, as highlighted by Jana DeSimone Wozniak, Ph. Full Article
ri E-Cigarette Era: Depression Drives Teens to Vape By www.medindia.net Published On :: Australian high school students with severe medlinkdepression/medlink were more than twice as likely to be addicted to vaping e-cigarettes (medlinkelectronic Full Article
ri Smartphone Addiction: A Growing Trend Among Sleep-Deprived and Cyberbullied Teens By www.medindia.net Published On :: Excessive smartphone use, lack of sleep, cyberbullying, and poor mental health are all interlinked issues affecting teens in today's digital era. Australian Full Article
ri Rising Suicide Rates Among Indian Youth By www.medindia.net Published On :: India faces a concerning rise in youth suicides, with rates surpassing those of many other nations, according to experts (!--ref1--). It has been Full Article
ri 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
ri Imagery Rescripting: New tool for Overcoming Hoarding disorder By www.medindia.net Published On :: A new study suggests that rehearsing alternative outcomes of discarding through imagery rescripting may be a promising treatment strategy for individuals with hoarding disorder (!--ref1--). Full Article
ri Lasting Friendships are the Key to Adult Wellbeing By www.medindia.net Published On :: Scientists have found that peer acceptance in early teens and close friendships in later teenage years are crucial predictors of reduced social anxiety and higher life satisfaction in young adulthood. Full Article
ri Exploring the Genetic Roots of Adolescent Behavior and Mental Health By www.medindia.net Published On :: At Washington University in St. Louis, researchers used a comprehensive strategy to investigate how genetics affect youth behavior. By collecting a wide Full Article
ri Tackling Global Gambling Harms: A Public Health Crisis By www.medindia.net Published On :: Stronger global regulatory measures are required to reduce commercial gambling's influence on global health and well-being. It is estimated that b80 Full Article
ri 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
ri Exploring the Effects of Likes on Young People's Mood By www.medindia.net Published On :: Young people are more sensitive to social media feedback than adults, with likes directly influencing their mood and engagement. This finding intensifies Full Article
ri ADHD in Adulthood: Personal Stories and the Need for Evolving Guidelines By www.medindia.net Published On :: h2From Character Flaws to Neurodivergence: Jia Sung's Journey to ADHD Diagnosis/h2 As a child, Jia Sung faced challenges in school. Her report cards Full Article
ri Decision Making On Scientific Data For Improved Water Resource Management Critical: IWMI By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Fri, 28 Jul 2023 08:59:20 +0000 This training was conducted through the World Bank funded Balochistan Integrated Water Resources Management and Development Project (BIWRMDP). The post Decision Making On Scientific Data For Improved Water Resource Management Critical: IWMI first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media mohsin hafeez
ri Irrigation for rural development By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Wed, 02 Aug 2023 16:39:14 +0000 IWMI researchers call for careful planning, environmentally responsible water management and active community participation to ensure long-term success of irrigation projects in Nepal. The post Irrigation for rural development first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media tikaram adhikari
ri El Niño event declared; impacts on countries in Southern Africa expected By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Tue, 08 Aug 2023 04:34:52 +0000 IWMI and CIMMYT call for action as multiple climate prediction centers concur that this El Niño event will reach a “strong” category in the northern hemisphere by the winter of 2023-24. The post El Niño event declared; impacts on countries in Southern Africa expected first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media cimmyt el niño limpopo basin malawi
ri 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
ri 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
ri Save Water Save Money — Farmers In Odisha & Assam Benefit From Micro Irrigation Systems By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Wed, 16 Aug 2023 07:56:42 +0000 The 'Resilience' project, implemented by IWMI, aims to enhance the adoption of efficient micro irrigation systems, including sprinklers and drip irrigation, among smallholder farmers in the Indian states of Odisha and Assam. The post Save Water Save Money — Farmers In Odisha & Assam Benefit From Micro Irrigation Systems first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media assam cuttack ganjam golaghat odisha sivasagar smaranika mahapatra
ri 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
ri 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