The key motivations for migration among international nurses included education, career experience, and desires to improve quality of life. The report,

Lucy Letby is a British nurse who was arrested on suspicion of murdering eight babies and attempting to murder ten others while working at the Countess of Chester Hospital in England.

Medical professionals, specifically doctors, play an important role in delivering good quality patient care. However, they are frequently confronted with

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January 22, 2013 –A new research for development project was launched today by the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) and the International Water Management Institute (IWMI), both members of the CGIAR Consortium (www.cgiar.org). Entitled ‘Livestock and Irrigation Value chains for Ethiopian Smallholders – LIVES’, it will directly support of the Government of Ethiopia’s effort to […]

The post Ethiopian farmers to get market boost first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).

Modern farming practice of rainwater storage in ancient tanks lauded as best practice adaptation strategy Bonn, Germany. 14 JUNE 2013 —Whether it’s bracing for drought in Sri Lanka with a return to ancient water storage systems or swapping coffee for cocoa in Central America, findings from a new report from the CGIAR Research Program on Climate […]

The post Sri Lankan water history informs global climate change study first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).

New book urges fundamental re-think to unite farmers and conservationists for sustainable development. STOCKHOLM (4 SEPTEMBER 2013) — We must prioritize the health of ecosystems and water supplies if we are to grow enough food to feed the world’s rising population. This is the key message of the book Managing Water and Agroecosystems for Food […]

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17th January 2014 – Colombo, Sri Lanka – His Excellency Mahinda Rajapaksa, President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, has officially launched a new, hi-tech information system that promises to enhance water management in the South Asian country. Download the full media release

The post President Rajapaksa launches new water information system during visit to IWMI first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).

2nd February 2014 – Colombo, Sri Lanka Agriculture and wetlands should be managed in unison in order to conserve vital ecosystems and support the livelihoods of millions of people, according to a new report published to coincide with World Wetlands Day, today. Download the full media release Download the report

The post Millions affected, billions at stake: Scientists urge ‘wiser’ use of wetlands to tackle poverty and conserve ecosystems first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).

New study urges future dam projects to consider better disease control measures.

The post African dams linked to over one million malaria cases annually first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).

(NEW DELHI. 17 December 2015) The severe drought in Bundelkhand is likely to become a more regular occurrence according to scientists at the International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Records show that the area, straddling the states of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh near Jhansi, experienced seven droughts in the last decade. This compares with a […]

The post Bundelkhand droughts becoming more frequent first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).

The Indus Basin Knowledge Platform (IBKP), which seeks to improve access to information and supports decision making on critical basin challenges, is launched at World Water Week 2016.

The post Press Release: New Knowledge Platform on the Indus Basin first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).

Experts meet in Delhi to discuss how South Asian countries could adopt the new drought monitoring system to better prepare and mitigate drought risks

The post Press Release: Satellite based early-warning system to bolster drought risk reduction first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).

Dr Claudia W. Sadoff announced as IWMI's next director general.

The post Press Release: World Bank Lead Economist to Head Premier Global Research Institute Addressing Water Issues first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).

Experts identify key steps to strengthen knowledge on climate change and other water-related challenges 

The post Sri Lanka hosts meeting of minds on the Indus Basin  first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).

The good news is tempered with bad, however, as the study indicates that extreme climate events, especially flooding, will also increase.

The post News Release: Kenya’s Tana River Basin Could See a More than 40 Percent Increase in Rainfall Due to Climate Change first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).

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

The post Project makes water from the sun for climate-smart farming first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).

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).

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).

Creating the food systems that people want & need across Central Asia will depend in part on how water is managed under climate uncertainty.

The post Innovations and smart water technologies key to food systems transformation in Central Asia first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).

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).

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).

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).

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).

IWMI Pakistan and Khwaja Fareed University of Engineering and Information Technology (KFUEIT), RYK join hands to organize an international workshop on Water, Energy, Food and Ecosystem (WEFE) Nexus for Indus Basin

The post International workshop on Water, Energy, Food and Ecosystem Nexus for Indus Basin first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).

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

The post IWMI supporting the government of Pakistan to deal with unprecedented floods first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).

The Transformative Futures for Water Security (TFWS) initiative is raising the ambition for water and bridging the gaps between science, policy and action.

The post Transforming the future of water at ground-breaking conference first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).

To mitigate the negative effects of urbanization on resource use and environmental pollution, 15 key actors in the waste-sanitation-agriculture interface joined efforts to set up a Circular Bioeconomy Innovation Hub in Ghana.

The post A Circular Bioeconomy Innovation Hub takes form in Ghana first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).

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).

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).

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).

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Highlights: Regular mobile phone use is associated with a 4% increased risk of cardiovascular diseases The risk

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Highlights: Skin aging begins as early as your 20s with reduced collagen production Sun protection is the most

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