co A conversation with IWMI’s knowledge management team on enhancing agricultural research with FAO’s AGRIS and AGROVOC programs By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Wed, 04 Sep 2024 06:23:38 +0000 AGRIS is a comprehensive bibliographic database focused on agriculture and nutrition, while AGROVOC is a multilingual thesaurus covering a wide range of agricultural terms. The post A conversation with IWMI’s knowledge management team on enhancing agricultural research with FAO’s AGRIS and AGROVOC programs first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Features agriculture research knowledge management library publications
co 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
co IWMI appoints Olufunke Cofie as Africa Director for Research Impact By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Fri, 20 Sep 2024 10:46:28 +0000 New role will oversee research-for-development capabilities across Africa. The post IWMI appoints Olufunke Cofie as Africa Director for Research Impact first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article News corporate staff
co Report – Countries must scale up the use of clean technologies to transform the global agricultural sector By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Mon, 30 Sep 2024 04:51:24 +0000 Reducing greenhouse gas emissions from agricultural systems is crucial to keeping the world on track to meet international climate goals. The post Report – Countries must scale up the use of clean technologies to transform the global agricultural sector first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article News agriculture systems emissions
co 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
co The unique challenge of implementing anticipatory action in refugee and IDP hosting communities By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Fri, 11 Oct 2024 09:36:06 +0000 Creating measures that balance the needs of refugees and local populations during disaster preparedness presents a complex issue. The post The unique challenge of implementing anticipatory action in refugee and IDP hosting communities first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Features anticipatory action refugees
co 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
co 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
co 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
co Alcohol, Tobacco and Social Media may Take a Toll on Your Mental Health By www.medindia.net Published On :: Unhealthy things like medlinkalcohol, tobacco/medlink, social media, ultra-processed foods, and fossil fuels are linked to negative mental health Full Article
co 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
co Cracking the Code of Emotion By www.medindia.net Published On :: By combining traditional approaches with new technologies, researchers aim to refine the accuracy and reliability of measuring emotions. This exploration Full Article
co Imagery Rescripting: New tool for Overcoming Hoarding disorder By www.medindia.net Published On :: A new study suggests that rehearsing alternative outcomes of discarding through imagery rescripting may be a promising treatment strategy for individuals with hoarding disorder (!--ref1--). Full Article
co The Hidden Layers of Emotion Recognition By www.medindia.net Published On :: Emotion recognition is not solely based on facial expressions but involves a complex process where physical traits, cultural context, and background information Full Article
co 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
co 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
co Indus to become ‘a seasonal river’ by 2050 if glaciers continue melting By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Tue, 29 Aug 2023 04:39:04 +0000 At an event co-hosted by IWMI and USAID, experts warn that rapid melting of glaciers in Pakistan's north could turn the Indus River seasonal, endangering 240 million lives. The post Indus to become ‘a seasonal river’ by 2050 if glaciers continue melting first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media azeem shah glaciers khadija begum novaira junaid shahid iqbal
co Farmers urged to prepare for El Niño to trigger record-high temperatures By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Mon, 04 Sep 2023 11:09:59 +0000 IWMI and CIMMYT warn of changing climate patterns in South Africa. The post Farmers urged to prepare for El Niño to trigger record-high temperatures first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media
co IWMI Calls for Concerted Effort to Combat Food Wastage By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Tue, 03 Oct 2023 06:04:49 +0000 Africa's food waste issue persists with up to 30% loss due to poor handling. IWMI's Dr. Enokenwa's works on gender-inclusive solutions for smallholders and households to reduce waste. The post IWMI Calls for Concerted Effort to Combat Food Wastage first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media ojongetakakah enokenwa baa
co 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
co IWMI to support Pakistan’s Ministry of Climate Change for COP28 By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Wed, 01 Nov 2023 05:11:32 +0000 IWMI hosts pre-COP28 conference on “Accelerating the Water-Food Climate Nexus Transformation Pathways for Pakistan.” The post IWMI to support Pakistan’s Ministry of Climate Change for COP28 first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media COP28
co 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
co At COP28, science and research are critical to the loss and damage conversation By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Thu, 30 Nov 2023 08:41:26 +0000 Youssef Brouziyne, IWMI Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Regional Representative, says two key questions will dominate discussions around the Loss and Damage Fund at COP28. The post At COP28, science and research are critical to the loss and damage conversation first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media COP28
co Pakistan’s PM launches $77.8m ‘Recharge Pakistan’ initiative at COP28 to combat climate change By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Sat, 02 Dec 2023 04:04:34 +0000 Rachael McDonnell, IWMI's Deputy Director General - Research for Development, stressed the impact of climate change on water resources during the event to mark the announcement. The post Pakistan’s PM launches $77.8m ‘Recharge Pakistan’ initiative at COP28 to combat climate change first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media
co Speakers highlight critical challenges confronting Pakistan By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Mon, 04 Dec 2023 08:22:09 +0000 The Pakistan Council of Research in Water Resources in collaboration with IWMI hosted a three-day conference on ‘Transformative Pathways for Water and Food Systems’ to highlight the critical challenges confronting Pakistan. The post Speakers highlight critical challenges confronting Pakistan first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media
co 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
co 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
co The sanitation circular economy - rhetoric vs. reality By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Mon, 18 Mar 2024 05:12:44 +0000 IWMI researchers call for a sanitation circular and solidarity economy which explores innovative economic solutions for the most basic of human needs in ways that are wired for inclusivity. The post The sanitation circular economy - rhetoric vs. reality first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media circular economy inclusion sanitation
co 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
co 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
co 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
co ECOWAS, IWMI call for efficient water resources management By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Mon, 29 Apr 2024 04:17:13 +0000 The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and IWMI seek to work together to address the challenges of water scarcity, climate change, and sustainable irrigational agriculture practices in the region. The post ECOWAS, IWMI call for efficient water resources management first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media water resource management
co Solve water problems alongside food, energy: World Water Council By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Thu, 23 May 2024 05:40:05 +0000 Rachael McDonnell said that matters related to water play an important role across sectors, including food, at the World Water Forum in Bali. The post Solve water problems alongside food, energy: World Water Council first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media water security World Water Forum
co Delhi’s severe water crisis: Political stalemate continues By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Wed, 26 Jun 2024 04:33:26 +0000 IWMI Deputy Country Representative in India Shilp Verma on the immediate course of action required to mitigate the crisis. The post Delhi’s severe water crisis: Political stalemate continues first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media groundwater water scarcity
co IWMI and GWP promote water cooperation through a study tour to Central Asia By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Thu, 11 Jul 2024 04:49:57 +0000 The visit for water professionals from South Asia laid the groundwork for furthering dialogue on transboundary river management for water security. The post IWMI and GWP promote water cooperation through a study tour to Central Asia first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media water cooperation
co Opinion: Nepal needs a comprehensive groundwater policy By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Thu, 18 Jul 2024 11:07:10 +0000 IWMI's Shreya Chakraborty and Tanmoy Bhaduri discuss groundwater use in Nepal and overlooked issues in policy frameworks. The post Opinion: Nepal needs a comprehensive groundwater policy first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media groundwater management
co 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
co Higher Mortality Rates in Heart Transplant Patients from Low-Income Groups By www.medindia.net Published On :: Compared to those from non-distressed communities, patients from socioeconomically disadvantaged communities had a 10% higher relative risk of graft failure Full Article
co Second-Ever Pig Heart Transplant Rescues Ailing Patient in the U.S. By www.medindia.net Published On :: In a second historic procedure, surgeons in the United States successfully transplanted a medlinkpig heart/medlink into a patient suffering from end-stage Full Article
co Thyroid Dilemma Prompts Reconsidering of Strategies in Transplant Medicine By www.medindia.net Published On :: Routine use of medlinkthyroid hormones/medlink in deceased organ donors, aimed at preserving organ function for transplantation, may be ineffective Full Article
co Smiles and Second Chances: Marathon for Oral Health (and) Organ Donation By www.medindia.net Published On :: bHighlights:/bul class="group-list punch-points" liKids Dash, organized by Mohan Foundation to promote organ donation awareness/li liOver Full Article
co Expanding the Donor Pool: Considering Organ Exchange Among Unrelated Individuals By www.medindia.net Published On :: Experts suggest that opening up organ exchange among unrelated individuals could expand the donor pool, potentially saving many lives. While this move Full Article
co Conscious Kidney Transplant: A 'Cool' Medical Breakthrough By www.medindia.net Published On :: John Nicholas, a 28-year-old from Chicago, underwent a groundbreaking medlinkkidney transplant/medlink while fully conscious. The surgery, performed Full Article
co Liver Transplants Superior for Metastatic Colorectal Cancer By www.medindia.net Published On :: medlinkColorectal cancer/medlink frequently metastasizes to the liver, and for some patients, surgical removal of liver tumors is not feasible. A Full Article
co Organ Donation: A Spiritual Act Requiring Conscious Effort By www.medindia.net Published On :: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar called medlinkorgan donation/medlink (!--ref1--) "a spiritual act and the highest moral expression of human nature," Full Article
co Scientists Uncover Stem Cells in the Thymus for the First Time By www.medindia.net Published On :: For the first time, scientists at the Francis Crick Institute have pinpointed medlinkstem cells/medlink within the human thymus, offering a fresh Full Article
co Uncovering Genetic Harmony for Safer Hearts By www.medindia.net Published On :: Breakthrough discovery sheds light on the genetic basis of dilated cardiomyopathy in Dobermanns, providing insights into the genetic risk factors for Full Article
co Blood Test Discovers Fetal Genetic Disorders By www.medindia.net Published On :: A groundbreaking screening test, desNIPT, has proven effective in detecting fetal gene changes, pivotal in severe congenital conditions. Utilizing a blood Full Article
co New Tool Enhances Precision in Uncovering Disease-Causing Genes By www.medindia.net Published On :: Researchers have introduced an innovative statistical tool enhancing the identification of disease-causing genetic variants. This tool combines information Full Article
co Stem Cell Therapy in Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation By www.medindia.net Published On :: Stem cell therapy emerges as a viable and safe choice for individuals grappling with challenging traumatic medlinkspinal cord injuries/medlink, said experts (!--ref1--). Full Article