ter IWMI facilitates dialogue as Nepal works to amend its key water legislation By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Mon, 02 Sep 2024 02:30:00 +0000 Experts call for legislation that is holistic, inclusive and timely to address critical issues regarding sustainable use of water resources. The post IWMI facilitates dialogue as Nepal works to amend its key water legislation first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article News water resource management
ter Water Resilience Tracker enables cross-sectoral collaboration By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Wed, 11 Sep 2024 05:22:59 +0000 Funded by the UK government, this project will help to transform climate and water policies in the Global South. The post Water Resilience Tracker enables cross-sectoral collaboration first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article News climate adaptation climate resilience research
ter 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
ter 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
ter India Water Week 2024 underscores collective action for water security By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Wed, 02 Oct 2024 04:53:54 +0000 The forum explored the role of partnerships, technology and community engagement in securing India’s water resources. The post India Water Week 2024 underscores collective action for water security first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Features India Water Week 2024
ter Climate change threatens water and sanitation facilities in Nepal By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Fri, 25 Oct 2024 08:11:49 +0000 Inclusive collective action together with data-based decision-making can help to address climate vulnerabilities and low adaptive capacities. The post Climate change threatens water and sanitation facilities in Nepal first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article News climate change adaptation WASH
ter Partnerships the main driver at Cairo Water Week 2024 By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2024 05:42:10 +0000 IWMI achieved a number of important milestones and showcased innovations for sustainable water management. The post Partnerships the main driver at Cairo Water Week 2024 first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article News cairo water week
ter Pakistan Water Week 2024 aims to tackle the water and food security crises By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2024 11:14:41 +0000 The event takes place from Nov. 4-8 under the theme of "Building a Climate-Resilient Future." The post Pakistan Water Week 2024 aims to tackle the water and food security crises first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article News Pakistan Water Week 2024
ter Data on continental-scale river discharge are crucial to address water demand By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 03:59:49 +0000 IWMI researchers assess the data gap, existing methods and technologies for river discharge estimation in Africa. The post Data on continental-scale river discharge are crucial to address water demand first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article News Climate change data & tools hydrological modeling
ter IWMI is working with governments to build water resilience at COP29 By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 08:46:00 +0000 IWMI women researchers are leading the way on actionable policy recommendations and implementation for water resource management. The post IWMI is working with governments to build water resilience at COP29 first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Features climate commitments climate negotiations COP29
ter Climate finance and water By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 09:55:15 +0000 COP29 is “the finance COP.” We explain climate finance, how it relates to water and what to expect at this year's sessions. The post Climate finance and water first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Explainers climate finance COP29 water financing
ter 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
ter For Better Mental Health: Be Your Child's Playmate By www.medindia.net Published On :: Good news to parents and grandparents! Playing with your child can boost your medlinkmental health/medlink and overall wellbeing. Watching your Full Article
ter Placenta's Role in Maternal Mental Health By www.medindia.net Published On :: New research published in iBrain Medicine/i has found that the placenta can influence maternal mental health (!--ref1--). The placenta has 13 Full Article
ter Decision Making On Scientific Data For Improved Water Resource Management Critical: IWMI By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Fri, 28 Jul 2023 08:59:20 +0000 This training was conducted through the World Bank funded Balochistan Integrated Water Resources Management and Development Project (BIWRMDP). The post Decision Making On Scientific Data For Improved Water Resource Management Critical: IWMI first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media mohsin hafeez
ter Experts stress efficient groundwater use By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Mon, 31 Jul 2023 15:28:18 +0000 IWMI in Pakistan organized a workshop to discuss the critical issue of water conservation and sustainable groundwater management in Balochistan. The post Experts stress efficient groundwater use first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media
ter Middle East Water Security: Competition heats up as resources become scarcer By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Tue, 15 Aug 2023 11:06:07 +0000 IWMI is highlighted in the context of the deteriorating water security situation in the Middle East and North Africa region in the August 2023 Al-Monitor PRO Trend Report. The post Middle East Water Security: Competition heats up as resources become scarcer first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media mena youssef brouziyne
ter Save Water Save Money — Farmers In Odisha & Assam Benefit From Micro Irrigation Systems By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Wed, 16 Aug 2023 07:56:42 +0000 The 'Resilience' project, implemented by IWMI, aims to enhance the adoption of efficient micro irrigation systems, including sprinklers and drip irrigation, among smallholder farmers in the Indian states of Odisha and Assam. The post Save Water Save Money — Farmers In Odisha & Assam Benefit From Micro Irrigation Systems first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media assam cuttack ganjam golaghat odisha sivasagar smaranika mahapatra
ter 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
ter Panel at ‘World Water Week’ highlights water security in Tibet and Himalayas By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Thu, 31 Aug 2023 10:59:08 +0000 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. The post Panel at ‘World Water Week’ highlights water security in Tibet and Himalayas first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media mark smith
ter 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
ter 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
ter IWMI’s WRAP program to improve water governance in Pakistan By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Tue, 03 Oct 2023 05:59:51 +0000 IWMI Pakistan, with UKaid support, leads the WRAP program to address Pakistan's water challenges, improve management, and data collection. The post IWMI’s WRAP program to improve water governance in Pakistan first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media kanwal waqar mohsin hafeez
ter How to harvest water from clouds of fog By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Fri, 13 Oct 2023 09:33:08 +0000 IWMI's Deputy Director General, Rachael McDonnell, spoke to NPR's Goats and Soda about fog harvesting, a traditional technique that is now being expanded. The post How to harvest water from clouds of fog first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media atmospheric water fog harvesting water scarcity
ter 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
ter First book on Pak-Afghan shared waters unveiled in Islamabad By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Thu, 02 Nov 2023 04:14:34 +0000 "Afghanistan-Pakistan Shared Waters: State of the Basins" was funded by USAID through the Water Management for Enhanced Productivity program, implemented by IWMI. The post First book on Pak-Afghan shared waters unveiled in Islamabad first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media
ter IWMI at Cairo Water Week By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Wed, 22 Nov 2023 03:54:48 +0000 Talk show "Akher Al Nahar" aired a report on Cairo Water Week featuring Youssef Brouziyne, the IWMI Regional Representative in MENA. The post IWMI at Cairo Water Week first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media
ter 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
ter IWMI announces development of a new, Google supported tool that will harness AI and satellite data for water reuse in the Middle East and North Africa By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Mon, 27 Nov 2023 03:57:05 +0000 IWMI will also develop an online dashboard that will provide accessible and comprehensive information on wastewater generation and recycling potential in Egypt, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. The post IWMI announces development of a new, Google supported tool that will harness AI and satellite data for water reuse in the Middle East and North Africa first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media AI water reuse
ter IWMI unveils Google-backed AI tool for water reuse in MENA By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Mon, 27 Nov 2023 05:20:54 +0000 Researchers at IWMI will develop e-ReWater, a platform powered by artificial intelligence and earth observation data which uses remote sensing technologies to monitor land, seas and the atmosphere. The post IWMI unveils Google-backed AI tool for water reuse in MENA first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media AI water reuse
ter IWMI announces development of a new, Google supported tool that will harness AI and satellite data for water reuse in the Middle East and North Africa By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Mon, 27 Nov 2023 05:33:05 +0000 The platform will use remote sensing technologies to monitor land, seas and the atmosphere. The post IWMI announces development of a new, Google supported tool that will harness AI and satellite data for water reuse in the Middle East and North Africa first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media AI water reuse
ter AI to help drive Middle East water reuse By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Mon, 27 Nov 2023 05:44:26 +0000 IWMI is developing an AI platform to improve wastewater reuse in the Middle East and North Africa region, backed by a $1 million grant from Google. The post AI to help drive Middle East water reuse first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media AI water reuse
ter This new AI-powered platform will help harness water reuse in the MENA region By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Tue, 28 Nov 2023 05:12:55 +0000 Powered by AI and earth observation data, the collaboration between IWMI and Google.org will use remote sensing technologies to monitor land, seas, and the atmosphere. The post This new AI-powered platform will help harness water reuse in the MENA region first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media AI water reuse
ter IWMI and CGIAR’s NEXUS Gains Initiative to build sustainable strategy to address water shortage in Pakistan By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Thu, 30 Nov 2023 04:26:18 +0000 IWMI and IFPRI, through the CGIAR's NEXUS Gains Initiative, are undertaking a comprehensive strategy to address low water productivity in Pakistan. The post IWMI and CGIAR’s NEXUS Gains Initiative to build sustainable strategy to address water shortage in Pakistan first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media
ter Youssef Brouziyne interview with Sky News Arabia By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Fri, 08 Dec 2023 06:55:41 +0000 On the sidelines of COP28, Brouziyne spoke about water systems in the Middle East and North Africa region. The post Youssef Brouziyne interview with Sky News Arabia first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media COP28 mena
ter Pakistan Water Week 2023 concludes with call to collaborate on shared asset By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Mon, 11 Dec 2023 04:41:35 +0000 Co-organized by IWMI, experts in water management, agriculturalists, government officials, and business leaders from different parts of the world discussed practical strategies to tackle water scarcity. The post Pakistan Water Week 2023 concludes with call to collaborate on shared asset first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media
ter 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
ter 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
ter 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
ter 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
ter 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
ter 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
ter 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
ter IWMI joins international coalition to build drought resilience By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Thu, 21 Mar 2024 05:13:20 +0000 Move reiterates commitment to act against one of the most deadly and costly natural disasters in the face of climate change. The post IWMI joins international coalition to build drought resilience first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media building resilience drought partnerships
ter 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
ter 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
ter 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
ter 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
ter 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
ter 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