ut Will South Korea's Parental Leave Extension Make a Difference? By www.medindia.net Published On :: South Korea's National Assembly is expected to pass a bill this week extending the maximum medlinkparental leave/medlink from two years to three. (!--ref1--) Rep. Full Article
ut Rwanda Battles Marburg Virus: 6 Dead, 20 Infected in Outbreak By www.medindia.net Published On :: Rwanda has confirmed six deaths and 20 cases of Marburg disease since the beginning of the epidemic, according to the country's health minister, Sabin Nsanzimana. Full Article
ut Cultivating change: Sri Lanka’s smallholder farmers explore climate-resilient solutions By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Mon, 18 Mar 2024 06:11:54 +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 Features agricultural insurance building resilience climate smart agriculture
ut Wicked water problems: Facing challenges, finding solutions By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Fri, 22 Mar 2024 07:18:06 +0000 On World Water Day, IWMI Director General Mark Smith is hopeful about progress for the world’s pressing water challenges. The post Wicked water problems: Facing challenges, finding solutions first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Features climate equity water security World Water Day
ut Greening gray infrastructure: uncovering the complexity of Nature-based Solutions By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Thu, 25 Apr 2024 07:29:17 +0000 Nature-based Solutions (NbS) are a hot topic in environment and landscape planning networks. But are they a silver bullet for solving the climate crisis? The post Greening gray infrastructure: uncovering the complexity of Nature-based Solutions first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Features nature-based solutions water infrastructure wetlands
ut Waters of vulnerability and transformative solutions By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Thu, 30 May 2024 06:15:22 +0000 Understanding water system risks in fragile and conflict-affected communities is crucial for developing anticipatory action and peace. The post Waters of vulnerability and transformative solutions first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article News conflict and fragility water security
ut IWMI awarded for second consecutive year by the Project Management Institute in Sri Lanka By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Thu, 06 Jun 2024 04:09:37 +0000 The Climate Smart Governance (CSG) Dashboard is recognized for its contribution to national climate adaptation, planning and development. The post IWMI awarded for second consecutive year by the Project Management Institute in Sri Lanka first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article News climate governance digital innovation
ut Our cities are flooding but funding has dried up By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Thu, 29 Aug 2024 04:34:56 +0000 Bridging gaps between research, policy and implementation can make cities flood-resilient. The post Our cities are flooding but funding has dried up first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Features building resilience flood policy
ut What the attempts to clean the Seine reveal about water pollution worldwide By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Thu, 12 Sep 2024 02:30:00 +0000 Paris’s efforts highlight the difficulty cities face in cleaning waterways to preserve human, animal and ecosystem health. The post What the attempts to clean the Seine reveal about water pollution worldwide first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Features data monitoring water pollution water quality and health
ut Cutting-edge mapping techniques are crucial for managing water storage in South Asia By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Fri, 20 Sep 2024 05:57:53 +0000 IWMI and GWP partner with Bhutan’s Department of Water to advance efforts including mapping surface water bodies. The post Cutting-edge mapping techniques are crucial for managing water storage in South Asia first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article News mapping water storage
ut Zambia’s thirst for solutions in the face of drought By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Tue, 01 Oct 2024 02:30:00 +0000 Unified action for preparedness and response can help communities to build resilience The post Zambia’s thirst for solutions in the face of drought first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Features disaster management drought monitoring Integrated Water Resource Management
ut Unnoticed Mental Health Problems: The Main Reason Behind Youth Suicide By www.medindia.net Published On :: medlinkMental health/medlink problems often go unnoticed in youth who commit suicide, reports a new study. Three out of five youth who died by suicide in the U. Full Article
ut Black Counselors and Psychologists are More Prone to Burnout and Racial Trauma By www.medindia.net Published On :: medlinkBurnout/medlink and race-based traumatic stress take a toll on Black mental health professionals (BMHPs), reports a new study. h2COVID-19 Full Article
ut Autistic Parents Face Higher Risk of Postpartum Anxiety By www.medindia.net Published On :: Alarmingly high medlinkmaternal mortality rate/medlink in the United States compared to other wealthy nations. The research, conducted by Drexel University, Full Article
ut Zero Suicide Initiative to Support Youth After Suicidal Crises By www.medindia.net Published On :: As part of its Zero Suicide initiative, Nationwide Children's Hospital becomes the first pediatric hospital to adopt the Caring Contacts approach to support Full Article
ut Machine Learning Model Revolutionizes Early Autism Detection By www.medindia.net Published On :: AutMedAI, a new medlinkmachine learning/medlink (ML) model, enhances early detection of medlinkAutism Spectrum Disorder/medlink (ASD) with minimal medical and background data. Full Article
ut Rising Suicide Rates Among Indian Youth By www.medindia.net Published On :: India faces a concerning rise in youth suicides, with rates surpassing those of many other nations, according to experts (!--ref1--). It has been Full Article
ut Misdiagnosis Struggles of Borderline Personality Disorder in Autistic Adults By www.medindia.net Published On :: Researchers conducted a groundbreaking phenomenological study to delve into the experiences of autistic adults who had been misdiagnosed with medlinkBorderline Personality Disorder/medlink. Full Article
ut Suicide Risk in 80% of Transgender Youth Uncovered By www.medindia.net Published On :: Transgender and gender diverse (TGD) youth are over five times more likely to screen positive for medlinksuicide risk/medlink compared to cisgender Full Article
ut From Dawn to Dusk: How Gut Microbes Regulate Stress Levels? By www.medindia.net Published On :: A groundbreaking study has revealed the essential role of gut microbiota in managing stress responses through its interaction with the body's circadian rhythms. Full Article
ut Cause and Effect | ‘Scientist’s job isn’t to negotiate, but to give evidence to govts’: Aditi Mukherji, IWMI By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Fri, 28 Jul 2023 08:55:24 +0000 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. The post Cause and Effect | ‘Scientist’s job isn’t to negotiate, but to give evidence to govts’: Aditi Mukherji, IWMI first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media aditi mukherji
ut El Niño event declared; impacts on countries in Southern Africa expected By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Tue, 08 Aug 2023 04:34:52 +0000 IWMI and CIMMYT call for action as multiple climate prediction centers concur that this El Niño event will reach a “strong” category in the northern hemisphere by the winter of 2023-24. The post El Niño event declared; impacts on countries in Southern Africa expected first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media cimmyt el niño limpopo basin malawi
ut Youth seek climate-smart agri-solutions in innovation challenge By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Tue, 15 Aug 2023 11:12:06 +0000 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. The post Youth seek climate-smart agri-solutions in innovation challenge first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media inga jacobs-mata mirriam makungwe
ut Professor Tafadzwa Mabhaudhi: How is climate change affecting the future of the world? By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Wed, 16 Aug 2023 04:49:41 +0000 Professor Tafadzwa Mabhaudhi, IWMI Research Group Leader - Sustainable and Resilient Food Production Systems, discusses the impact of climate change on the world's future, highlighting its effects and implications. The post Professor Tafadzwa Mabhaudhi: How is climate change affecting the future of the world? first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media radio southern africa tafadzwa mabhaudhi
ut Middle East’s groundwater shortage: Will it soon run out? By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Wed, 16 Aug 2023 08:01:30 +0000 IWMI plays a pivotal role in addressing groundwater management challenges across the Middle East. The post Middle East’s groundwater shortage: Will it soon run out? first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media mena youssef brouziyne
ut 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
ut How nature-based solutions can build urban resilience By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Mon, 02 Oct 2023 11:01:35 +0000 IWMI's work in Sri Lanka has helped to restore marshes, enhance biodiversity and improve livelihoods in partnership with government departments and local communities. The post How nature-based solutions can build urban resilience first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media
ut 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
ut 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
ut IWMI-CGIAR to launch new program for water and nutrition to mark 40th anniversary By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Fri, 02 Feb 2024 04:51:43 +0000 CGIAR Executive Managing Director Ismahane Elouafi and IWMI Director General Mark Smith met Sri Lanka's Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena. The post IWMI-CGIAR to launch new program for water and nutrition to mark 40th anniversary first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media corporate
ut 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
ut 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
ut International Day of Action For Rivers: Water, water in every river but not available for all By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Fri, 15 Mar 2024 10:02:32 +0000 Bharat R. Sharma, Scientist Emeritus at IWMI, comments on how India can tackle the issue of ‘Water for All’. The post International Day of Action For Rivers: Water, water in every river but not available for all first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media rivers wastewater
ut 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
ut Water for a safe, just and sustainable future By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Fri, 22 Mar 2024 10:56:54 +0000 Mark Smith spoke live on Al Jazeera English about water scarcity, climate change and potential solutions. The post Water for a safe, just and sustainable future first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media wastewater reuse water scarcity World Water Day
ut 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
ut 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
ut GERD will greatly contribute to mutual benefit of region By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Tue, 02 Apr 2024 06:06:08 +0000 IWMI's Abdulkarim Seid comments on the potential of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD). The post GERD will greatly contribute to mutual benefit of region first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media land management water resource management
ut 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
ut 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
ut 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
ut CGIAR EMD Ismahane Elouafi discusses food security and climate solutions on Agro América By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Fri, 04 Oct 2024 04:47:03 +0000 Ismahane Elouafi, CGIAR’s Executive Managing Director, discusses the global research consortium’s vital role in transforming food, land, and water systems. The post CGIAR EMD Ismahane Elouafi discusses food security and climate solutions on Agro América first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media food land and water
ut New Cambridge Sustainability Commission on Water for Food Futures By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 11:09:10 +0000 Funded by the International Water Management Institute, the results will be published in Cambridge’s journal Global Sustainability. The post New Cambridge Sustainability Commission on Water for Food Futures first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media Global Food Systems water security
ut 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
ut Gut Microbiome Diversity Boosts Survival in Pediatric Stem Cell Transplants By www.medindia.net Published On :: In children who have received a donor medlinkstem cell transplant/medlink, having a varied range of microorganisms in their gut before the transplant Full Article
ut 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
ut Vaccine To Regulate Immunity in Transplant Rejection (and) Auto-Immune Disorders By www.medindia.net Published On :: Researchers developed a vaccine that utilizes synthetically modified natural peptides to stimulate CD8 T regulatory cells. These cells, which are typically Full Article
ut 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
ut Unhealthy Gut Microbiome Linked to Increased Mortality Risk Post-Organ Transplant By www.medindia.net Published On :: Gut indicates that patterns of an 'unhealthy' gut microbiome are linked to an increased risk of death following a solid organ transplant (!--ref1--). Full Article
ut Organ Donation Surge in Parts of India, But Lag Persists By www.medindia.net Published On :: Experts on National Organ Donation Day (!--ref1--) noted that, while medlinkorgan donation/medlink has increased in some parts of India, it remains sluggish in most other areas. Full Article