Science and Development Network
News, views and information about science, technology and the developing world
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Scientific information is crucial for a variety of stakeholders, but communicating science poses a challenge for all.
Opinions and Analysis
Why we need Sustainable Development Goals
Rio+20 must launch SDGs to guide countries through complex development challenges, argues Colombian ministry official Paula Caballero Gómez.
Rio+20 must push past politics with achievable targets
Next month's meeting in Brazil needs send the right signals to encourage progress on sustainability, says ODI's Claire Melamed.
Policy Briefs
Classifying knowledge for policymaking
Organising research into different types of knowledge can promote decision-making based on evidence from a range of sources.
27 April 2012
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Source: Overseas Development Institute
Measuring progress on technology for development
The Rio+20 Secretariat's analysis of S&T trends and achievements since the 1992 Earth Summit points to ways of accelerating progress.
16 March 2012
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Source: UN Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20)
News and Features
Reality TV show gives Kenyan farms a makeover
Shamba Shape-Up, a Kenyan reality TV show, is helping farmers improve the condition and productivity of their farms.
25 May 2012
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Source: The Guardian
Science academies urge action on environmental issues
Ahead of the G8 summit, science academies have called on global leaders to link with researchers to tackle environmental issues.
14 May 2012
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UN appoints high-level development advisory panel
11 May 2012
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Brazil and Argentina ‘leading regional science’
8 May 2012
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Practical Guides
How to question numbers
Linda Nordling on how questioning numbers in policy statements gives journalists credibility and clout — and reveals new stories.
How to tell policymakers about scientific uncertainty
Uncertainty is part of science but it's no excuse for indecision. Chandrika Nath shows how to communicate uncertainty to policymakers.
Navigating science PR in African institutions
23 December 2011
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Source: Wellcome Trust
