New mobile connected device can transform data collection say experts.

The post Press Release: DIY weather stations will aid flood control efforts first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).

To ensure Har Khet Ko Pani, GoI should emulate irrigation policies followed by Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh, say researchers.

The post Press Release: Smarter irrigation can help avert water crises first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).

A new initiative seeks to unite organizations to promote sustainable groundwater management.

The post Press Release: Uncovering and Confronting Global Groundwater Challenges first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).

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 post Press Release: New Knowledge Platform on the Indus Basin first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).

A new project is being launched in Kathmandu that will help shape the future of water resources development in Nepal.

The post Press Release: Developing the water resources of Western Nepal first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).

Experts meet in Delhi to discuss a new initiative to "future-proof" livelihoods of one million smallholder farmers in South Asia

The post Press Release: Satellite based flood insurance product set to be launched in Bihar first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).

Experts meet in Delhi to discuss how South Asian countries could adopt the new drought monitoring system to better prepare and mitigate drought risks

The post Press Release: Satellite based early-warning system to bolster drought risk reduction first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).

Research conducted in Bangladesh could have dramatic implications both for poor households and the entire wastewater value chain.

The post Press Release: New “pay-monthly” poop removal system could revolutionize sanitation in developing world, says new study first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).

Dr Claudia W. Sadoff announced as IWMI's next director general.

The post Press Release: World Bank Lead Economist to Head Premier Global Research Institute Addressing Water Issues first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).

Recycling waste and delivering a safe nutrient-rich fertilizer for food production

The post Press Release: New compost plant to aid the greening of Ghana’s economy first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).

New report underlines vulnerability of agriculture to climate hazards.

The post Press Release: Almost 75 Crore people in South Asia affected by climate hazards in last decade first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).

The good news is tempered with bad, however, as the study indicates that extreme climate events, especially flooding, will also increase.

The post News Release: Kenya’s Tana River Basin Could See a More than 40 Percent Increase in Rainfall Due to Climate Change first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).

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.

The post Media Release: 18 Natural Infrastructure Innovations Confronting Climate Change from Underground first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).

International Water Management Institute (IWMI) launched a mobile app, called AgRISE, in support of a new national agricultural insurance scheme.

The post Press Release: Mobile phone app launched to strengthen new insurance scheme for India’s farmers first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).

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.

The post Press Release: Water rights for millions of African farmers threatened by law rooted in colonial times, study finds  first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).

The call to action highlighted in Nature this week cites recent scientific breakthroughs on
groundwater’s vital role in supporting rivers globally.

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Nocturnal heat flashes, no matter when they occur, are unpleasant. According to a recent study, there is a higher possibility of hot flashes during the

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) cases among women have nearly tripled globally in the past three decades, marking a significant rise in this health concern

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Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Anupriya Singh Patel, announced that up to Rs. 50 lakhs per patient has been allocated for the

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The first-ever clinical treatment guideline for tobacco cessation in adults has been issued by the World Health Organization (WHO), suggesting the use

In a concerning trend, health experts are raising alarm over the significant rise in liver disease cases among young adults aged 23-35. This comes just

Veterans (military persons) with chronic pain can benefit from mindfulness-based interventions given in an upgraded style via telehealth, which can reduce pain and improve their overall health.

The Agriculture Ministry reported that South Korea confirmed its second case of lumpy skin disease (LSD) this year on a cattle farm in Icheon, Gyeonggi Province.

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