Putting science
at the heart of development
Limited resources and capacity means the world's least developed countries are also the most vulnerable to climate change impacts like extreme weather, land degradation and disease.
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Opinions and Analysis
How to unlock business funding for development projects
Results-based carbon financing shows the way forward for involving the private sector in development, says ClimateCare's Edward Hanrahan.
12 April 2013
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Migration myths hold back successful climate adaptation
Policies should be designed to support internal movements as a form of adaptation to climate change, write Dominic Kniveton and Max Martin.
Asia–Pacific Analysis: Pushing for a strong climate change policy
30 January 2013
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Policy Briefs
Overcoming obstacles to GM crop adoption
Careful assessment and policies on genetically modified crops could contribute to agricultural development and food security.
21 June 2012
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Source: Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST)
Advancing agricultural adaptation and mitigation
Scientists can help advance policies to promote agricultural practices that can reduce emissions and boost yields.
24 January 2012
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Source: Science
News and Features
Climate change ‘will affect number of common species’
Without mitigation measures, climate change will reduce the habitats of common flora and fauna by more than half by 2080.
31 May 2013
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Experts push ethical case for climate adaptation policies
Helping the world's poorest communities adapt to climate change threats is a major ethical concern as well as a practical one, says a UN body.
30 May 2013
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Video survey assesses East Africa's coral reef fish
30 May 2013
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Disaster risk reduction science urged to show its worth
28 May 2013
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Practical Guides
Climate change: How to report the story of the century
Reporting on climate change is an important but challenging task. James Fahn explains how to make your stories both accurate and engaging.
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