academic and careers Press Release: IWMI commits to a water-secure world By www.iwmi.cgiar.org Published On :: Tue, 20 May 2014 06:36:26 +0000 IWMI commits to a water-secure world as it has announced a new five-year strategy aimed at boosting the center’s research and its influence in tackling global water challenges. Full Article Media Releases CGIAR Food Security Mission Strategy Vision water-secure
academic and careers Press Release: Sustainable Development Goals Offer Unique Opportunity to Transform Management of Critical Water Resources By www.iwmi.cgiar.org Published On :: Sun, 19 Oct 2014 18:32:18 +0000 Targets that promote efficient, nationally and locally appropriate water use will be key to achieving the SDGs. Full Article Media Releases CGIAR SDGs Sustainable Development Goals sustainable water resources development Water for Food
academic and careers Press Release: World Losing 2,000 Hectares of Irrigated Farmland to Salt-Induced Degradation Daily By www.iwmi.cgiar.org Published On :: Tue, 28 Oct 2014 07:04:59 +0000 Extensive costs of salt-damaged soils include $27 billion+ in lost crop value per year. Full Article Media Releases land degradation salt UN
academic and careers Press Release: First Global Estimate of Urban Agriculture Reveals Area Size of the EU that’s Boosting Food Security in Cities By www.iwmi.cgiar.org Published On :: Thu, 13 Nov 2014 02:30:44 +0000 Study finds irrigation more common on city farms than rural farms, intensifying water demands in sprawling urban zones. Full Article Media Releases Z-News Food Security irrigation Pay Drechsel Stanford University University of California-Berkeley urban agriculture
academic and careers Press Release: Space technology to help develop flood insurance for India’s farmers By www.iwmi.cgiar.org Published On :: Sat, 01 Aug 2015 07:31:08 +0000 Experts meet in Patna to discuss new initiative that could “future‐proof” one million smallholders. Full Article Media Releases Z-News CCAFS CGIAR Floods IBFI India
academic and careers Press Release: African dams linked to over one million malaria cases annually By www.iwmi.cgiar.org Published On :: Fri, 11 Sep 2015 00:01:30 +0000 New study urges future dam projects to consider better disease control measures Full Article Media Releases Z-News Africa dams malaria press release
academic and careers Press Release: New maps aid flood relief efforts By www.iwmi.cgiar.org Published On :: Wed, 07 Oct 2015 04:55:37 +0000 For the first time, maps have been prepared by a consortium consisting of IWMI, the Disaster Management Centre of the Ministry of Disaster Management (MoDM) and the UN’s space based information service for disaster management and emergency response (UN-SPIDER). Full Article Media Releases Z-News Flood mapping maps Ministry of Disaster Management paddy fields Satellite Sri Lanka
academic and careers Press Release: Pay Drechsel wins 2015 IWA Development Award By www.iwmi.cgiar.org Published On :: Fri, 16 Oct 2015 05:27:08 +0000 Drechsel’s research has played an important role in developing options for safe wastewater use in countries where treatment capacities are low and informal wastewater irrigation is common. Full Article Media Releases Z-News Africa Environment Health IWA sanitation Science wastewater Water
academic and careers Press Release: Ganga floodwater to be stored underground By www.iwmi.cgiar.org Published On :: Mon, 02 Nov 2015 04:21:36 +0000 A new initiative launched in Uttar Pradesh could revolutionize flood management while at the same time boost groundwater stocks for dry season irrigation. Full Article Media Releases Z-News Floods floodwater India Uttar Pradesh
academic and careers Bundelkhand droughts becoming more frequent By www.iwmi.cgiar.org Published On :: Thu, 17 Dec 2015 05:57:39 +0000 (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 […] Full Article Media Releases Z-News drought drought monitoring system ecosystem Map Mizoram State Pacific Ocean rainfall South Asia Water Scarcity
academic and careers Press Release: Satellite imaging and disaster management experts gather in Colombo By www.iwmi.cgiar.org Published On :: Wed, 20 Jan 2016 04:14:45 +0000 Experts from across Asia gathered to discuss how the next generation of satellite based technologies could help improve disaster preparedness and response at a three-day meeting in Mount Lavinia. Full Article Media Releases Z-News disaster management satellite imaging
academic and careers Press Release: New agreement boosts drive to more sustainable agriculture By www.iwmi.cgiar.org Published On :: Fri, 11 Mar 2016 10:33:40 +0000 A new agreement between the Ministry of Agriculture and IWMI will help develop initiatives to improve waste-derived compost using nutrient enrichment and pelletizing technologies. Full Article Media Releases Z-News sustainable agriculture waste-derived compost
academic and careers Press Release: Sustainable job creation tops water agenda By www.iwmi.cgiar.org Published On :: Thu, 24 Mar 2016 04:44:29 +0000 World Water Day dialogue stresses need for public and private sectors to work together for water-secure growth. Full Article Media Releases Z-News Herath Manthrithilake Rauff Hakeem Sri Lanka World Water Day
academic and careers Press Release: DIY weather stations will aid flood control efforts By www.iwmi.cgiar.org Published On :: Wed, 04 May 2016 09:56:00 +0000 New mobile connected device can transform data collection say experts. Full Article Asia News Media Releases Regional News Sri Lanka News Z-News Floods Mobile Weather Stations water innovation
academic and careers Press Release: World’s First Solar Irrigation Cooperative Receives Award By www.iwmi.cgiar.org Published On :: Mon, 09 May 2016 11:33:15 +0000 Chief Minister of Gujarat, Smt Anandiben Patel awarded a certificate of appreciation to the Dhundi Saur Urja Utpadak Sahakari Mandali (DSUUSM). Full Article Media Releases Z-News CCAFS irrigation solar solar water pumps SPaRC
academic and careers Press Release: Smarter irrigation can help avert water crises By www.iwmi.cgiar.org Published On :: Thu, 02 Jun 2016 03:04:10 +0000 To ensure Har Khet Ko Pani, GoI should emulate irrigation policies followed by Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh, say researchers. Full Article Asia News India News Media Releases Regional News South Asia News Z-News India irrigation IWMI-Tata Jeremy Bird
academic and careers Press Release: Uncovering and Confronting Global Groundwater Challenges By www.iwmi.cgiar.org Published On :: Tue, 30 Aug 2016 09:08:26 +0000 A new initiative seeks to unite organizations to promote sustainable groundwater management. Full Article Media Releases Z-News GRIPP World Water Week
academic and careers Press Release: New Knowledge Platform on the Indus Basin By www.iwmi.cgiar.org Published On :: Thu, 01 Sep 2016 05:24:53 +0000 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. Full Article Media Releases Z-News Afghanistan asia news China IBKP India Indus Basin Indus Basin Knowledge Platform Pakistan World Water Week
academic and careers Kabul hosts Afghanistan’s first-ever National Media dialogue on the Indus basin By www.iwmi.cgiar.org Published On :: Sun, 02 Oct 2016 01:35:04 +0000 The dialogue brought together over 50 participants from the government, media and research community across different provinces of Afghanistan. Full Article Africa News Asia News Central Asia News Media Releases Regional News South Asia News Southeast Asia News Z-Featured Content Z-News Afghanistan China hydrology ICIB India Kabul Pakistan
academic and careers Press Release: Developing the water resources of Western Nepal By www.iwmi.cgiar.org Published On :: Wed, 26 Oct 2016 10:04:09 +0000 A new project is being launched in Kathmandu that will help shape the future of water resources development in Nepal. Full Article Media Releases Z-News djb Kathmandu Nepal USAID
academic and careers Press Release: Satellite based flood insurance product set to be launched in Bihar By www.iwmi.cgiar.org Published On :: Fri, 09 Dec 2016 08:10:47 +0000 Experts meet in Delhi to discuss a new initiative to "future-proof" livelihoods of one million smallholder farmers in South Asia Full Article Media Releases Z-News Bihar Flood IBFI India insurance Kalanithy Vairavamoorthy Satellite
academic and careers Press Release: Satellite based early-warning system to bolster drought risk reduction By www.iwmi.cgiar.org Published On :: Mon, 30 Jan 2017 06:49:26 +0000 Experts meet in Delhi to discuss how South Asian countries could adopt the new drought monitoring system to better prepare and mitigate drought risks Full Article Media Releases Z-News Agriculture drought India Livelihoods South Asia Drought Monitoring System
academic and careers Press Release: New “pay-monthly” poop removal system could revolutionize sanitation in developing world, says new study By www.iwmi.cgiar.org Published On :: Wed, 22 Mar 2017 02:15:02 +0000 Research conducted in Bangladesh could have dramatic implications both for poor households and the entire wastewater value chain. Full Article Media Releases Z-News wastewater
academic and careers Press Release: World Bank Lead Economist to Head Premier Global Research Institute Addressing Water Issues By www.iwmi.cgiar.org Published On :: Tue, 02 May 2017 06:53:47 +0000 Dr Claudia W. Sadoff announced as IWMI's next director general. Full Article Media Releases Z-News Claudia Sadoff Director General World Bank
academic and careers Press Release: New compost plant to aid the greening of Ghana’s economy By www.iwmi.cgiar.org Published On :: Thu, 11 May 2017 08:30:10 +0000 Recycling waste and delivering a safe nutrient-rich fertilizer for food production Full Article Media Releases Z-News Accra fertilizer Fortifer Ghana Waste waste management
academic and careers Press Release: Almost 75 Crore people in South Asia affected by climate hazards in last decade By www.iwmi.cgiar.org Published On :: Wed, 07 Jun 2017 10:49:11 +0000 New report underlines vulnerability of agriculture to climate hazards. Full Article Media Releases Z-News agricultural losses climate‐related hazards rain South Asia Water
academic and careers Press Release: Global use of wastewater to irrigate agriculture at least 50% greater than previously thought, says new study By www.iwmi.cgiar.org Published On :: Wed, 05 Jul 2017 08:01:02 +0000 Researchers analyzed data with geographic information systems (GIS) rather than depending on case study results, as in previous studies. Full Article Media Releases Z-News Agriculture food supply chain geographic information systems irrigation Public Health wastewater water reuse water treatment
academic and careers Sri Lanka hosts meeting of minds on the Indus Basin By www.iwmi.cgiar.org Published On :: Thu, 06 Jul 2017 11:30:45 +0000 Experts identify key steps to strengthen knowledge on climate change and other water-related challenges Full Article Media Releases Z-Featured Content Z-News Afghanistan China climate change India Indus Basin Indus Basin Knowledge Platform Pakistan
academic and careers News Release: Kenya’s Tana River Basin Could See a More than 40 Percent Increase in Rainfall Due to Climate Change By www.iwmi.cgiar.org Published On :: Tue, 19 Dec 2017 11:21:35 +0000 The good news is tempered with bad, however, as the study indicates that extreme climate events, especially flooding, will also increase. Full Article Media Releases Z-News climate change flooding rainfall Tana River Basin Water
academic and careers Media Release: 18 Natural Infrastructure Innovations Confronting Climate Change from Underground By www.iwmi.cgiar.org Published On :: Sat, 01 Sep 2018 10:34:41 +0000 More than 5 billion people could suffer water shortages by 2050 due to climate change, Pincreased demand and polluted supplies, concluded the UN’s 2018 report on the state of the world’s water. Full Article Media Releases Z-News climate change Groundwater retaining water water shortage World Water Week
academic and careers Press Release: Mobile phone app launched to strengthen new insurance scheme for India’s farmers By www.iwmi.cgiar.org Published On :: Fri, 21 Sep 2018 05:44:24 +0000 International Water Management Institute (IWMI) launched a mobile app, called AgRISE, in support of a new national agricultural insurance scheme. Full Article Media Releases Z-News agricultural insurance Climate data crops India
academic and careers Press Release: Water rights for millions of African farmers threatened by law rooted in colonial times, study finds By www.iwmi.cgiar.org Published On :: Mon, 29 Oct 2018 00:01:59 +0000 Researchers at Africa Water Week call for efforts to “decolonize” and improve water permit systems, so more farmers are encouraged to invest in much-needed irrigation. Full Article Media Releases Z-News
academic and careers Press Release: Groundwater in Peril – IWMI joins 700+ scientists and practitioners in urgent call for action on global groundwater By www.iwmi.cgiar.org Published On :: Mon, 09 Dec 2019 06:36:34 +0000 The call to action highlighted in Nature this week cites recent scientific breakthroughs on groundwater’s vital role in supporting rivers globally. Full Article Media Releases Z-News
academic and careers Press Release: Project makes water from the sun for climate smart farming By www.iwmi.cgiar.org Published On :: Tue, 18 Feb 2020 02:41:42 +0000 World’s largest user of groundwater for agriculture looks to solar for a more sustainable future. Full Article Media Releases Z-News Claudia Sadoff Groundwater solar Solar Irrigation
academic and careers Press Release: IWMI project enables fast access to petabytes of analysis-ready water data in Africa By www.iwmi.cgiar.org Published On :: Fri, 20 Mar 2020 02:30:39 +0000 A new IWMI partnership with Digital Earth Africa (DEA) will leverage state of the art remote-sensing and data management technologies to enhance the ability of African Governments, communities and companies to better manage their water. Full Article Media Releases Z-Featured Content Z-News Africa Helmsley Charitable Trust Open Data Cube remote sensing
academic and careers PreventiOnWeb.net: Change in behaviour needed for improved drought management in Jordan and the MENA region By www.iwmi.cgiar.org Published On :: Thu, 12 Dec 2019 04:28:52 +0000 To better understand the risk factors and the effects of drought in the region, IWMI conducted a survey of 400 commercial fruit farms in Jordan, one the most water-scarce countries in the world. Full Article IWMI in the news
academic and careers DailyMirror.lk: Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) in Sri Lanka – the need for better research By www.iwmi.cgiar.org Published On :: Thu, 12 Dec 2019 04:33:46 +0000 Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects approximately 10% of the global population, and leads to five to ten million deaths annually. Growing in importance is a distinctive form with unknown/uncertain etiology (CKDu), the cause of which remains unknown and is not linked to factors normally associated with CKD. Full Article IWMI in the news
academic and careers CnbcAfrica.com: Op-Ed: Ethiopia has a Nobel Prize and a roaring economy. Can it also gain a food secure future? By www.iwmi.cgiar.org Published On :: Fri, 13 Dec 2019 10:29:25 +0000 If you’re of a certain age, Ethiopia may still invoke images of its devastating mid-1980s famine that gripped people around the world – including celebrities. But the once impoverished country has redefined itself in just over a generation. Full Article IWMI in the news
academic and careers StandardMedia: Smart solar pumps use big data to map water reservoirs By www.iwmi.cgiar.org Published On :: Tue, 07 Jan 2020 07:37:53 +0000 IWMI plans to use the data from Futurepump’s 4,000 pumps to calculate how much water is being extracted at any given time, which can help governments ensure it is used sustainably, with limits on extraction or a shift to less water-intensive crops. Full Article IWMI in the news Z-Featured Content Z-News pumps solar solar water pumps solar-powered irrigation
academic and careers New York Times: Merchants of Thirst By www.iwmi.cgiar.org Published On :: Tue, 14 Jan 2020 05:40:27 +0000 Away from Nepal, in other water-impoverished megacities, authorities have proved that seemingly intractable shortages can be addressed, or at least somewhat allayed, while reining in private tankers. Full Article IWMI in the news Z-Featured Content Z-News Aditi Mukherji New York Times
academic and careers DownToEarth.org.in: Treasure in excreta: Fast-depleting phosphorus can be extracted from faecal sludge By www.iwmi.cgiar.org Published On :: Mon, 20 Jan 2020 04:14:42 +0000 How close is the world to “peak phosphorus” — that point in time when production of phosphorus will reach its maximum and it will get harder to access it? Full Article IWMI in the news
academic and careers Truthout.org: Global Groundwater Is Threatened by Unsustainable Practices Amid Climate Crisis By www.iwmi.cgiar.org Published On :: Tue, 28 Jan 2020 09:33:37 +0000 According to Karen Villholth, a principal researcher focusing on groundwater for the International Water Management Institute, poorer rural communities in South Africa similarly struggle with groundwater issues — a problem exacerbated by the recent drought that has stricken the country. Full Article IWMI in the news Z-News
academic and careers TheNews.com.pk: The agriculture challenge By www.iwmi.cgiar.org Published On :: Mon, 03 Feb 2020 05:39:09 +0000 Bringing innovative solutions to the growers and helping them achieve sustainable farming is the only option for coping with the challenges of today’s agriculture sector Full Article IWMI in the news Z-News
academic and careers KrishiJagran.com: IRRI India, South Asia & Partners Deliberate on Transforming Food Systems through Sustainable Value Chains By www.iwmi.cgiar.org Published On :: Fri, 07 Feb 2020 06:03:09 +0000 The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) South Asia Office in India, convened a multi-sectoral panel discussion on - “Creating Sustainable Value Chains for Transforming Food Systems” on 4 Feb 2020, at the National Agricultural Science Complex in Delhi. Full Article IWMI in the news Z-News
academic and careers GhanaNewsAgency.org: Six districts to benefit from GIZ project By www.iwmi.cgiar.org Published On :: Fri, 07 Feb 2020 06:07:15 +0000 Wa, (UWR), Feb. 06, GNA – The German Development Cooperation (GIZ) has earmarked 18 communities in six districts in the Savanna Ecological Zone (SEZ) to pilot the Resilience Against Climate Change (REACH) project. Full Article IWMI in the news Z-News
academic and careers Myanmar Times: Upgrading aging irrigation system will be a win for farmers and govt By www.iwmi.cgiar.org Published On :: Fri, 07 Feb 2020 07:57:28 +0000 The Pyawt Ywar pump irrigation scheme, on which the project focused, was established in 2004 by Myanmar’s Irrigation and Water Utilisation Management Department. Designed to increase agricultural production and achieve food Full Article IWMI in the news Z-News
academic and careers The Globe Post: This humble fly could change food waste forever By www.iwmi.cgiar.org Published On :: Fri, 14 Feb 2020 06:16:30 +0000 It is about time that we see these creatures as less of a nuisance to be avoided, and more of a “super-fly” with the ability to help us solve global food and energy problems at once. Full Article IWMI in the news Z-Featured Content Z-News TheGlobePost
academic and careers EurekAlert.org: Vast amounts of valuable energy, nutrients, water lost in world’s fast-rising wastewater streams By www.iwmi.cgiar.org Published On :: Mon, 17 Feb 2020 08:16:31 +0000 Furthermore, the paper says, wastewater volumes are increasing quickly, with a projected rise of roughly 24% by 2030, 51% by 2050. Full Article IWMI in the news Z-News
academic and careers WaterActive.co.uk: Vast Amounts of Valuable Energy, Nutrients, Water Lost in World’s Fast-Rising Wastewater Streams By www.iwmi.cgiar.org Published On :: Mon, 17 Feb 2020 08:20:00 +0000 The energy embedded in wastewater, meanwhile, could provide electricity to 158 million households – roughly the number of households in the USA and Mexico combined. Full Article IWMI in the news Z-News
academic and careers EnvirotecMagazine.com: Vast amounts of valuable energy, nutrients, water lost in world’s fast-rising wastewater streams, says study By www.iwmi.cgiar.org Published On :: Mon, 17 Feb 2020 08:22:33 +0000 The energy embedded in wastewater, meanwhile, could provide electricity to 158 million households – roughly the number of households in the USA and Mexico combined. Full Article IWMI in the news Z-News