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Climate Change & Energy: Mitigation

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International efforts to address climate change that focus on mitigation — the reduction of greenhouse gases — must include developing nations such as Brazil, China and India that are key contributors to emissions.

(Photo credit: David Schroeter)

Opinions and Analysis

Agriculture experts use an app for mobile devices Technical creativity needs nurturing at the grassroots

Efforts to promote sustainable development must tap into technologies developed locally, driven by community needs and priorities.

2 May 2012 | EN | ES | FR | 中文

Earth from space Science must guide us towards a more sustainable future

A meeting in London this week will show whether science can not only diagnose our environmental crisis but also provide effective solutions.

23 March 2012 | EN | ES | 中文

Transforming small-scale agriculture for green economies

21 February 2012 | EN
Source: NCCR North–South

Policy Briefs

Man walking through a flooded ricefield Advancing agricultural adaptation and mitigation

Scientists can help advance policies to promote agricultural practices that can reduce emissions and boost yields.

24 January 2012 | EN
Source: Science

Journalist Media is part of the fight against climate change

The media matters in the fight against climate change, and policymakers must engage them as partners in policy and planning

28 July 2011 | EN
Source: International Institute for Environment & Development


News and Features

Pakistan’s renewable energy awaits tapping

Pakistan is unable to tap its renewable energy wealth for poor policies.

23 May 2012 | EN

A rice farmer South Asia gets climate-smart learning platform

As South Asia gets a knowledge platform to promote climate-resilient agriculture, experts warn it must reach the region's poor farmers.

8 May 2012 | EN

Mexico passes climate-change law

27 April 2012 | ES
Source: Nature News, WWF

Practical Guides

Logging in Papua New Guinea Navigating your way around a REDD story

Tips for journalists reporting on issues surrounding the proposed scheme to pay developing countries to protect their forests.

16 December 2009 | EN
Source: Panos London

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.

16 March 2009 | EN | ES | FR | 中文