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

Targets that promote efficient, nationally and locally appropriate water use will be key to achieving the SDGs.

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.

World Water Day dialogue stresses need for public and private sectors to work together for water-secure growth.

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 dialogue brought together over 50 participants from the government, media and research community across different provinces of Afghanistan.

Researchers analyzed data with geographic information systems (GIS) rather than depending on case study results, as in previous studies.

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

Potential mechanism underlying the reason for inflammation, blood vessel damage and heart disease due to long-term exposure to noise was identified by

Air pollution exposure threatens human health both outdoors and when polluted air infiltrates homes, offices, schools, and vehicles. Risk Analysis (SRA)

High carbon footprint households are identified by confectionery, alcohol, and restaurant food and not by increased meat consumption, stated new study

People living in Delhi, please take note. Activities like construction, vehicle traffic, and domestic heating add significantly to the Delhi-National

An individual's susceptibility to pneumococcal disease is increased when exposed to diesel exhaust particles (DEPs), revealed study published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.

More information on climate-friendly plant-based diets is needed among American consumers, revealed results from a national survey released today by the

Kids from low-income homes whose mothers reported regular use of toxic chemicals such as household cleaners were more likely to show language delays by

Floors and furniture in most daycare centers are being mopped and cleaned constantly to protect kids from infections. But, frequently getting exposed

There is a link between the high level of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome CoronaVirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) lethality and the atmospheric pollution in Northern Italy, reports a new study.

CoQ10 (coenzyme Q10), a substance naturally produced by the human body and found in beef and fish, can reverse the harmful effects produced by BPA, according

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.

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?

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.

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.

The International Water Management Institute is promoting the Solar Irrigation for Agricultural Resilience (SoLAR) initiative to expand the use of solar irrigation systems throughout Bangladesh, India, Nepal, and Pakistan.

The principles of integrated water resource management insist on taking a basin-wide or systemwide approach rather than addressing surface water and groundwater issues separately.

A new International Water Management Institute (IWMI) partnership with Digital Earth Africa (DEA [1]) 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.

"In the water sector we always say 'Don't waste a good crisis'," said Inga Jacobs-Mata, the South African representative from non-profit research group the International Water Management Institute (IWMI).

“In the water sector we always say 'Don't waste a good crisis'," said Inga Jacobs-Mata, the South African representative from non-profit research group the International Water Management Institute (IWMI).

As we mark World Water Day, experts and communities alike will be sharing messages on water scarcity under climate change, emphasizing the need to use this precious resource judiciously. ‘Don’t take more than you need,’ they’ll advise.

Today, many people lack access to the most basic weapons to shield themselves from COVID-19: water and soap.

Take a look at the satellite map below. That vast swathe of orange and red across northwestern India and Pakistan depicts crops that have ripened in the last couple of weeks.

The decline in natural resources is very real. The International Water Management Institute estimates that nearly every country south of the 35th parallel will experience economic or physical water scarcity by 2025.

A game stimulates a mind – at any age - to explore and wonder. A board game, often based on a near-life setting, offers a safe informal environment where players can interact and learn from each other.

It has been said many times that there is very little irrigation development in Africa, that there is little water storage per head of population, that this adds up to high vulnerability to droughts.

Across drought-hit southern Africa, COVID-19 has spurred governments to dispatch water tankers, drill boreholes and repair taps - solutions experts and residents of thirsty slums and villages say must last long after the pandemic has passed.

Music is the most common language, and evokes 13 overwhelming emotions in people, say researchers who have mapped the most extensive array of emotions that are felt worldwide.

Estrangement has become harder in the digital age and social media platfroms, such as Facebook and Instagram, can make break-ups much worse, say researchers.

Researchers have said that facial expressions might not be reliable indicators of emotion. People should never trust a person's face, added researchers.

Coronavirus pandemic has crushed travel plans and large group gatherings this year, but it doesn't mean you can't mentally escape for some fun with your family.

Getting attached to a new baby can trigger feelings of jealousy among anxious couples, reports a new study. The findings of study are published in the iJournal of Social and Personal Relationships.

Early morning blue light therapy was found to decrease depression and other concussion symptoms in people with mild traumatic brain injury, stated study

Job seekers with serious mental health problems are more likely to perceive their physical health as a major barrier to employment, according to a Rutgers study.

Women who report e-cigarette use during pregnancy have a higher likelihood of depressive symptoms, severe mental health conditions, and substance abuse, reports a new study.

Single dose of psychoactive component, THC, can induce various symptoms associated with schizophrenia and other psychiatric disorders in health volunteers,

COVID-19 has brought along with it a set of side effects, from Mysophobia (the constant overdrive to wash hands and be careful of contamination) to clinical

Stress can alter sperm and impact brain development of next-generation, reveals a new study. The findings of the study are published in the journal iNature Communications/i.

Some people are falling prey to coronavirus due to the Nocebo effect, the harmless thing that causes harm because people 'believe' its harmful. Achal

Among US adolescents, anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, and other "internalizing" problems account for an increasing share of mental burden, stated

Being confined within the four walls of the house due to COVID-19 lockdown has increased family time among most workaholics. However, as a famous quote

PanicMechanic, the new mobile app has been developed to help attack sufferers during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The app adapts biofeedback-like

Opportunities for journalists to report on the most pressing environmental and development problems in the Indus Basin.