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Articles published on the SciDev.Net website over the last week: 14 - 19 April 2009

Gene giants

Can GM crops help poor farmers adapt to climate change? Maybe — but not if large companies keep stockpiling patents, argue environmental activists Kathy Jo Wetter and Hope Shand.

Editorials

Long-term solutions needed to feed the world's poor
More agricultural research funding and a farmer-centred approach to boosting food production are needed to prevent future food emergencies.
EN | 中文

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News

		West Africa caught in 'megadrought' cycle Extreme droughts have been common in West Africa over the last 3,000 years, scientists have found. Source: BBC Online EN
		New method to track cyclone paths unveiled NASA has developed an improved cyclone prediction method that could plug data gaps and increase warning times in vulnerable regions. EN \| 中文
		Larvae-eating fish employed in malaria fight Scientists are expanding a method that uses larvae-eating fish to contain mosquito populations, which could be used in tackling malaria. EN \| ES
Two-in-one antimalarial 'could reactivate older drugs' Researchers have created a new malaria drug that rejuvenates older antimalarials and helps maintain efficacy in newer drugs. EN \| 中文
Battle lines drawn over climate mitigation registry Developed and developing countries are divided over whether a registry to record mitigation efforts should be mandatory. EN \| ES \| FR \| 中文
Countries funded to plan forest protection Developing countries have been funded to take part in the Reduced Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation scheme. EN
'Cardboard cooker' wins climate prize A solar cooker will now be distributed for free after its creator won a competition for technology to combat climate change. Source: Financial Times EN \| 中文
Mobile phone diagnosis approaches field trials Mobile phones that enable remote disease diagnosis have been awarded funds for research and developing world field trials. EN \| 中文

Other News

South Asia News in brief: 2–15 April 2009 EN
Global warming 'might hinder coconut production' EN
'Uneven' agricultural R&D investment in Latin America ES
Virus 'wiping out Bhutan's oranges' Source: Kuensel Online EN

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Opinions

		GM crops and the Gene Giants: Bad news for farmers Unproven and patented GM fixes will not help farmers in the South adapt to climate change, say Kathy Jo Wetter and Hope Shand. EN \| 中文
Waving the REDD flag Forests are valuable assets, and reduced emissions from deforestation and degradation (REDD) should be prioritised, says Virgilio M. Viana. Source: IIED EN \| 中文
Biotech industry can help tackle neglected diseases Source: Nature Biotechnology EN

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Features

Climate salvation from low-soot stoves?
Using low-soot stoves in Africa and Asia would cut levels of black carbon, which warms the atmosphere.
Source: International Herald Tribune
EN | 中文

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Announcements

2009 APFED Showcase Programme: Call for proposals
Closing date: 31 May 2009

The 2009 Ryutaro Hashimoto APFED AwardsCall for applications
Closing date: 31 May 2009

Free Food Security E-learning Courses and Training Materials from FAO
Closing date: 31 May 2009

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Events

AAAS Science and Human Rights Coalition - Meeting
Location: Washington DC, USA
Date: 23 July 2009 - 24 July 2009

15th Triennial Symposium of the International Society for Tropical Root Crops (ISTRC)
Location: Lima, Peru
Date: 14 April 2009 - 15 June 2009

15th International Scientific Congress 2010
Location: La Habana, Cuba
Date: 16 April 2009 - 31 December 2009

Committee on Development Information Science and Technology (CODIST- I)
Date: 28 April 2009 - 1 May 2009

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