ng 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
ng 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
ng Seeds of Change: Navigating climate-induced challenges in farming and everyday life By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Fri, 22 Sep 2023 11:06:23 +0000 The seminar, organized by IWMI, looked at how climate change threatens Pakistan's agriculture-dependent economy, requiring adaptive measures like flood protection, drought-resistant crops, and public awareness. The post Seeds of Change: Navigating climate-induced challenges in farming and everyday life first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media muhammad tousif bhatti
ng Speakers stress need to raise awareness about climate change By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Fri, 22 Sep 2023 11:09:40 +0000 The seminar, organized by IWMI, stresses climate change awareness, its impact on agriculture, and the need for adaptation, urging informed action. The post Speakers stress need to raise awareness about climate change first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media tausif bhatti
ng 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
ng For everything to function, people need water By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Mon, 25 Sep 2023 06:55:04 +0000 IWMI supports research, such as hydro-geologist Maduo Dingalo's work on transboundary aquifers, which is looking to identify potential borehole sites to supply water to vulnerable communities. The post For everything to function, people need water first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media
ng 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
ng IWMI to support Pakistan’s Ministry of Climate Change for COP28 By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Wed, 01 Nov 2023 05:11:32 +0000 IWMI hosts pre-COP28 conference on “Accelerating the Water-Food Climate Nexus Transformation Pathways for Pakistan.” The post IWMI to support Pakistan’s Ministry of Climate Change for COP28 first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media COP28
ng 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
ng Humming a new tune on World Toilet Day: Creating value through brown gold By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Fri, 24 Nov 2023 04:26:38 +0000 Work by IDS and partners, including IWMI, has looked at urban sanitation challenges in Nepal, India, Ethiopia and Ghana. The post Humming a new tune on World Toilet Day: Creating value through brown gold first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media
ng 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
ng Pakistan’s PM launches $77.8m ‘Recharge Pakistan’ initiative at COP28 to combat climate change By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Sat, 02 Dec 2023 04:04:34 +0000 Rachael McDonnell, IWMI's Deputy Director General - Research for Development, stressed the impact of climate change on water resources during the event to mark the announcement. The post Pakistan’s PM launches $77.8m ‘Recharge Pakistan’ initiative at COP28 to combat climate change first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media
ng 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
ng 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
ng 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
ng 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
ng 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
ng The multiple challenges from climate change, urbanization and forced displacement in Irbid Governorate, northwest Jordan By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Wed, 31 Jan 2024 09:58:29 +0000 IWMI research will support evidence-based design and the implementation of the Jordanian climate adaptation policy. The post The multiple challenges from climate change, urbanization and forced displacement in Irbid Governorate, northwest Jordan first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media climate crisis migration urbanization water scarcity
ng How a solar revolution in farming is depleting world’s groundwater By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Tue, 27 Feb 2024 03:44:44 +0000 Tushaar Shah, a Scientist Emeritus at IWMI, comments on the rapid spread of solar pumps among rural communities in many water-starved regions, including India. The post How a solar revolution in farming is depleting world’s groundwater first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media groundwater solar irrigation
ng Prolonged droughts: Need for water harvesting By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Wed, 28 Feb 2024 08:06:37 +0000 Inadequate infrastructure, together with rural and poor populations, makes Zambia highly vulnerable to droughts, according to the UN. But the drought monitoring system developed by IWMI helps to better prepare the country to cope with its impacts. The post Prolonged droughts: Need for water harvesting first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media drought
ng Solar-powered farming is quickly depleting the world’s groundwater supply By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Sat, 09 Mar 2024 05:25:28 +0000 Tushaar Shah, a Scientist Emeritus at IWMI, comments on the rapid spread of solar pumps among rural communities in many water-starved regions, including India. The post Solar-powered farming is quickly depleting the world’s groundwater supply first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media groundwater solar irrigation
ng 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
ng 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
ng Can traditional tanks help Bengaluru revive its declining groundwater levels? By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Tue, 19 Mar 2024 05:23:26 +0000 IWMI supports efforts at tank restoration and promotion to enhance groundwater availability by means of Managed Aquifer Recharge (MAR). The post Can traditional tanks help Bengaluru revive its declining groundwater levels? first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media groundwater
ng Water for peace? First, stop it becoming a weapon of war By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Fri, 22 Mar 2024 05:14:53 +0000 What we really need this World Water Day is the international multilateral system to take a stand against weaponising water, writes IWMI's Alan Nicol and Lyla Mehta of the Institute of Development Studies. The post Water for peace? First, stop it becoming a weapon of war first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media conflict peace World Water Day
ng 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
ng 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
ng 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
ng 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
ng A glass half full? Facing up to our water futures By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Tue, 16 Apr 2024 09:44:48 +0000 Alan Nicol gave a TEDx Talk on collective action approaches in responding to the unprecedented series of risks and threats facing the global commons. The post A glass half full? Facing up to our water futures first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media citizen science
ng 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
ng Hydropower: Can it hold up against climate change? By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Sat, 27 Apr 2024 04:42:32 +0000 Matthew McCartney comments on the stabilizing role of hydropower in building resilience to drought. The post Hydropower: Can it hold up against climate change? first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media climate crisis hydropower resilience
ng 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
ng 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
ng Solve water problems alongside food, energy: World Water Council By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Thu, 23 May 2024 05:40:05 +0000 Rachael McDonnell said that matters related to water play an important role across sectors, including food, at the World Water Forum in Bali. The post Solve water problems alongside food, energy: World Water Council first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media water security World Water Forum
ng 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
ng 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
ng Navigating water challenges: Pathways to sustainability in Pakistan By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Mon, 22 Jul 2024 04:36:44 +0000 Amjad Jamal discusses IWMI's significant role in Pakistan’s water sector, including key opportunities and potential strategies for overcoming the water crisis. The post Navigating water challenges: Pathways to sustainability in Pakistan first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media water crisis
ng 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
ng IWMI tackles water scarcity in Punjab with groundbreaking GMIS By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Thu, 19 Sep 2024 06:28:59 +0000 The Groundwater Management Information System (GMIS) can help in developing water policies and better water management practices. The post IWMI tackles water scarcity in Punjab with groundbreaking GMIS first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media water scarcity
ng India's Growing Heart Transplant Requirements: Fresh Insights By www.medindia.net Published On :: In India around 50,000 people require medlinkheart transplants/medlink annually, but merely 0.2 percent are fortunate enough to receive suitable donors, say experts. Full Article
ng Dispelling Myths About Organ Donation By www.medindia.net Published On :: All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Director, M. Srinivas, advocates dispelling myths about medlinkorgan donation/medlink and emphasizes Full Article
ng Challenge of Organ Donation in India: Doctors Speak Out By www.medindia.net Published On :: Doctors urge India to raise medlinkorgan donation/medlink awareness due to critical supply shortage ahead of World Organ Donation Day with a dismal donation rate of 0. Full Article
ng 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
ng Second-Ever Pig Heart Transplant Rescues Ailing Patient in the U.S. By www.medindia.net Published On :: In a second historic procedure, surgeons in the United States successfully transplanted a medlinkpig heart/medlink into a patient suffering from end-stage Full Article
ng Seeing the Unseen: The Power of Eye Donations By www.medindia.net Published On :: Increasing medlinkeye donations/medlink is shown to be vital for sight-restoring surgeries as a study at the University of Southampton underscores Full Article
ng 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
ng Bloodless Liver Transplant Saves Two Young Girls in India By www.medindia.net Published On :: In a pioneering medical achievement, medical professionals in Faridabad, Haryana, have accomplished liver transplants in two young girls diagnosed with Full Article
ng Kids Dash for Organ Donation: Promoting Life and Hope By www.medindia.net Published On :: bHighlights:/bul class="group-list punch-points" liChildren and parents unite for organ donation awareness/li liInspiring stories of transplant Full Article
ng Revolutionizing Organ Preservation to Meet Transplant Demand By www.medindia.net Published On :: Enhancements in organ preservation may alleviate the scarcity of hearts for transplantation, as over 5,000 hearts are transplanted annually worldwide, Full Article