ri 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
ri Farmers urged to prepare for El Niño to trigger record-high temperatures By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Mon, 04 Sep 2023 11:09:59 +0000 IWMI and CIMMYT warn of changing climate patterns in South Africa. The post Farmers urged to prepare for El Niño to trigger record-high temperatures first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media
ri Breaking barriers in agriculture By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Mon, 25 Sep 2023 05:24:30 +0000 IWMI researchers discuss breaking barriers and ensuring food security and economic prosperity for farming communities in Nepal’s mid-hills. The post Breaking barriers in agriculture first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media
ri 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
ri Solarising Nepal’s irrigation canals By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Wed, 08 Nov 2023 08:48:20 +0000 Solarizing Nepal’s extensive irrigation canals offers huge advantages including improved irrigation reliability, higher crop production, greater farm income and improved food and nutritional security, according to IWMI researchers. The post Solarising Nepal’s irrigation canals first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media
ri IWMI, IFPRI to transform Indus Basin for Sustainable Development Goals By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Wed, 15 Nov 2023 04:45:19 +0000 IWMI and IFPRI have joined forces to transform food, land, and water systems in the Indus Basin, aiming to enhance water productivity and advance SDGs. The post IWMI, IFPRI to transform Indus Basin for Sustainable Development Goals first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media
ri 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
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 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
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 05:33:05 +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
ri 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
ri 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
ri Speakers highlight critical challenges confronting Pakistan By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Mon, 04 Dec 2023 08:22:09 +0000 The Pakistan Council of Research in Water Resources in collaboration with IWMI hosted a three-day conference on ‘Transformative Pathways for Water and Food Systems’ to highlight the critical challenges confronting Pakistan. The post Speakers highlight critical challenges confronting Pakistan first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media
ri Cultivating Success: Overcoming challenges to boost youth engagement in agripreneurship in Malawi By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Sat, 09 Dec 2023 05:31:11 +0000 IWMI is the lead implementer of Ukama Ustawi which is working to foster youth agripreneurship in Malawi. The post Cultivating Success: Overcoming challenges to boost youth engagement in agripreneurship in Malawi first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media
ri Infants at higher risk in flood-prone areas of Bangladesh By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Thu, 21 Dec 2023 03:23:32 +0000 IWMI researcher says study measuring the burden of living in flood-prone areas addresses a gap in research in quantifying the broader health impacts of floods. The post Infants at higher risk in flood-prone areas of Bangladesh first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media floods
ri Solar pumps are empowering women farmers in India By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Mon, 08 Jan 2024 04:14:55 +0000 On top of its climate benefits, the technology is boosting women’s income and confidence while challenging traditional gender norms, writes IWMI's Tanmoy Bhaduri. The post Solar pumps are empowering women farmers in India first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media solar solar irrigation
ri The challenges associated with the proliferation of solar irrigation pumps By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Sun, 21 Jan 2024 05:57:54 +0000 IWMI's Marie-Charlotte Buisson spoke to Radio Canada about the particular challenges of solar-powered irrigation. The post The challenges associated with the proliferation of solar irrigation pumps first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media groundwater solar irrigation
ri 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
ri 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
ri International Day of Action For Rivers: Water, water in every river but not available for all By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Fri, 15 Mar 2024 10:02:32 +0000 Bharat R. Sharma, Scientist Emeritus at IWMI, comments on how India can tackle the issue of ‘Water for All’. The post International Day of Action For Rivers: Water, water in every river but not available for all first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media rivers wastewater
ri The sanitation circular economy - rhetoric vs. reality By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Mon, 18 Mar 2024 05:12:44 +0000 IWMI researchers call for a sanitation circular and solidarity economy which explores innovative economic solutions for the most basic of human needs in ways that are wired for inclusivity. The post The sanitation circular economy - rhetoric vs. reality first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media circular economy inclusion sanitation
ri Cultivating change: Sri Lanka’s smallholder farmers explore climate-resilient solutions By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Mon, 18 Mar 2024 05:19:49 +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 In the media climate crisis farming resilience
ri 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
ri 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
ri 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
ri 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
ri 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
ri GERD will greatly contribute to mutual benefit of region By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Tue, 02 Apr 2024 06:06:08 +0000 IWMI's Abdulkarim Seid comments on the potential of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD). The post GERD will greatly contribute to mutual benefit of region first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media land management water resource management
ri IWMI, GIDA sign MoU to boost irrigation farming By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Thu, 25 Apr 2024 09:34:17 +0000 IWMI and the Ghana Irrigation Development Authority (GIDA) enter into a five-year agreement aimed at significantly transforming the irrigation system for year-round cultivation. The post IWMI, GIDA sign MoU to boost irrigation farming first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media climate-smart irrigation partnerships
ri Atal Bhujal Yojana: Bridging ambition with reality By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Sun, 12 May 2024 07:30:31 +0000 Archisman Mitra, Suchiradipta Bhattacharjee and Garima Taneja discuss community engagement in the ABY groundwater management scheme. The post Atal Bhujal Yojana: Bridging ambition with reality first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media groundwater management
ri Mainstreaming gender in participatory irrigation management: Why does empowerment matter? By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Wed, 22 May 2024 05:37:53 +0000 Tanusree Paul and Naga Velpuri call for investing in interventions to strengthen women’s capabilities and participation in water governance. The post Mainstreaming gender in participatory irrigation management: Why does empowerment matter? first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media agriculture water management water governance
ri Pakistan gets cutting-edge technology to monitor water flow in irrigation canals By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Mon, 10 Jun 2024 05:59:24 +0000 Indus Telemetry has been installed by IWMI under the USAID-funded Water Management for Enhanced Productivity project. The post Pakistan gets cutting-edge technology to monitor water flow in irrigation canals first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media irrigation water management
ri 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
ri Mitigating challenges for Southern African agribusiness as new African markets open By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Thu, 18 Jul 2024 04:52:00 +0000 IWMI's Inga Jacobs-Mata, Ojong Enokenwa Baa and colleagues discuss the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The post Mitigating challenges for Southern African agribusiness as new African markets open first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media agribusiness
ri Solarization of tube wells: A ‘double-edged sword’ in Pakistan By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Thu, 22 Aug 2024 05:57:08 +0000 IWMI's Amjad Jamal discusses the implications of Pakistan's shift to solar-powered tube wells, specifically unchecked groundwater depletion. The post Solarization of tube wells: A ‘double-edged sword’ in Pakistan first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media groundwater abstraction solar irrigation
ri 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
ri [Explainer] What is micro irrigation? By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Tue, 10 Sep 2024 09:33:18 +0000 IWMI's Smaranika Mahapatra discusses work on micro irrigation systems in Odisha and Assam states in India. The post [Explainer] What is micro irrigation? first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media micro irrigation
ri 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
ri From wastelands to wetlands: The fight to save Sri Lanka’s natural flood buffers By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Fri, 20 Sep 2024 04:31:16 +0000 IWMI researchers comment on the importance of preserving Colombo's wetland ecosystem as the city becomes more vulnerable to flooding. The post From wastelands to wetlands: The fight to save Sri Lanka’s natural flood buffers first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media colombo wetlands flood management
ri 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
ri In Kumaon, water’s not under the bridge By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 05:25:06 +0000 IWMI's Suchiradipta Bhattacharjee and Garima Taneja discuss the impact of perennial springs drying up in the Kumaon region. The post In Kumaon, water’s not under the bridge first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media Climate change forestry springs
ri New Cambridge Sustainability Commission on Water for Food Futures By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 11:09:10 +0000 Funded by the International Water Management Institute, the results will be published in Cambridge’s journal Global Sustainability. The post New Cambridge Sustainability Commission on Water for Food Futures first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media Global Food Systems water security
ri India Implements Various Initiatives to Promote Organ Donations By www.medindia.net Published On :: Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya announced that the Indian government has implemented several initiatives to boost medlinkorgan donations/medlink in the country. Full Article
ri Gut Microbiome Diversity Boosts Survival in Pediatric Stem Cell Transplants By www.medindia.net Published On :: In children who have received a donor medlinkstem cell transplant/medlink, having a varied range of microorganisms in their gut before the transplant Full Article
ri 2 US Lung Transplant Patients Afflicted by Deadly Bacterial Infection By www.medindia.net Published On :: Two individuals in the United States who received lung transplants have contracted a lethal Legionella bacterial infection, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (!--ref1--). Full Article
ri Organ Donation Disparity: 80% Women Donors, 80% Men Recipients By www.medindia.net Published On :: bHighlights:/bul class="group-list punch-points"li 93% of organ donations come from living donors, revealing a striking imbalance/li liWomen, Full Article
ri Thyroid Dilemma Prompts Reconsidering of Strategies in Transplant Medicine By www.medindia.net Published On :: Routine use of medlinkthyroid hormones/medlink in deceased organ donors, aimed at preserving organ function for transplantation, may be ineffective Full Article
ri 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
ri Expanding the Donor Pool: Considering Organ Exchange Among Unrelated Individuals By www.medindia.net Published On :: Experts suggest that opening up organ exchange among unrelated individuals could expand the donor pool, potentially saving many lives. While this move Full Article
ri 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
ri 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