Recognising common ground is the first step towards concrete ways of enhancing the work of both scientists and development practitioners.

The next set of development goals should be underpinned by plans to measure progress and results — and to boost data infrastructures.

Governments in the Middle East and North Africa are recognising the links between the uprisings and science for development, says Bothina Osama.

Making science integral to the new development agenda will need new frameworks — and new thinking about the goals.

Progressive scientific diplomacy focused on building research capacity is in everybody's political interests, but significant challenges remain.

Promoting a human rights approach to S&T advances will reinforce moves towards inclusive development. But implementation challenges remain.

A consultation with science policy stakeholders in Asia–Pacific throws up tensions between research priorities that link to science governance.

The momentum for Open Access is unstoppable. Now the global science community must manage change to ensure poorer regions are not left behind.

A greater commitment to multidisciplinary research, and to local problem solving, is essential to achieving future development goals.

Big scientific discoveries, such as the God particle, can have great Earthly potential that must be shared by the world's poor.

Last week's summit has confirmed that sustainable development will only be achieved through the political leadership of developing countries.

The message from Rio+20 is for practical action to deliver existing targets. Scientists must identify and overcome barriers to change.

Co-hosting the world's largest radio telescope raises South Africa's scientific standing. But it must also help meet the country's social needs.

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

It's time to move from debate to action with new mechanisms for funding research into diseases faced by developing countries.

The shortage of credible and diverse voices in science undermines the capacity of journalists to respond to development challenges.

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

Efforts to limit publication of controversial bird flu research could end up doing more harm than good.

Management of marine resources for sustainable development needs local capacity for science, particularly in the Pacific region.