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The hidden crisis of disaster displacement and host community struggles in rural areas of Pakistan

While disaster-induced migration tends to be short-term, slow-onset climate-induced migration may be more permanent and on a larger scale.

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IWMI awarded for second consecutive year by the Project Management Institute in Sri Lanka

The Climate Smart Governance (CSG) Dashboard is recognized for its contribution to national climate adaptation, planning and development.

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A conversation with IWMI’s knowledge management team on enhancing agricultural research with FAO’s AGRIS and AGROVOC programs

AGRIS is a comprehensive bibliographic database focused on agriculture and nutrition, while AGROVOC is a multilingual thesaurus covering a wide range of agricultural terms.

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Severe summer weather ruins crops in Asia and Africa causing vegetable prices to skyrocket

Discover how IWMI researchers are using climate-smart agriculture to combat low crop yields in the Global South.

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Black Counselors and Psychologists are More Prone to Burnout and Racial Trauma

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Autistic Parents Face Higher Risk of Postpartum Anxiety

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Transgender Kids Often Seek Support From Their School Teachers

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Alcohol, Tobacco and Social Media may Take a Toll on Your Mental Health

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RNA Nasal Spray: A Breakthrough in Memory and Anxiety Treatment

Scientists have made a major breakthrough in neuroscience, developing a novel RNA-based nasal spray, COG-201, that has shown remarkable promise in improving




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Suicide Risk in 80% of Transgender Youth Uncovered

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Cracking the Code of Emotion

By combining traditional approaches with new technologies, researchers aim to refine the accuracy and reliability of measuring emotions. This exploration




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Lasting Friendships are the Key to Adult Wellbeing

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.




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Indian Employees See Real Gains from Mental Health Initiatives at Work

A survey found that 39% of the Indian workforce has benefited from their company's mental health programs. These programs are helping employees improve




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Feeling Isolated? Loneliness and Dementia are Closer Than You Think

Feeling alone? Watch out, loneliness increases your risk of dementia, warns a new study. A new study from Florida State University College of Medicine




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KCAT: A Smart Tool to Screen Anxiety and Depression in Kids Before Surgery

A new computer-based tool could help doctors quickly spot anxiety or depression in children before surgery, suggests new research presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY (Regd) 2024 annual meeting (!--ref1--).




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Tackling Global Gambling Harms: A Public Health Crisis

Stronger global regulatory measures are required to reduce commercial gambling's influence on global health and well-being. It is estimated that b80




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Exploring the Effects of Likes on Young People's Mood

Young people are more sensitive to social media feedback than adults, with likes directly influencing their mood and engagement. This finding intensifies




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From Dawn to Dusk: How Gut Microbes Regulate Stress Levels?

A groundbreaking study has revealed the essential role of gut microbiota in managing stress responses through its interaction with the body's circadian rhythms.





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Cause and Effect | ‘Scientist’s job isn’t to negotiate, but to give evidence to govts’: Aditi Mukherji, IWMI

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, or IPCC, convened for a four-day session on Tuesday to begin the next round of what is known as the assessment cycle.

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Decision Making On Scientific Data For Improved Water Resource Management Critical: IWMI

This training was conducted through the World Bank funded Balochistan Integrated Water Resources Management and Development Project (BIWRMDP).

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Flooding – Stakeholders strengthen synergy

IWMI, hosting the workshop, highlighted the importance of flood forecasting and early warning systems in mitigating flood impacts, considering the growing global trend of intensified heavy rainfall events due to climate change.

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Youth seek climate-smart agri-solutions in innovation challenge

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.

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Panel at ‘World Water Week’ highlights water security in Tibet and Himalayas

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.

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