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African scientist studying bean disease Splits remain over draft Rio+20 conclusions

The latest version of the Rio+20 draft outcome document will be published next week, amidst continued disagreements on many issues.

18 May 2012 | EN

Global body seeks unified approach to assessing science

A Global Research Council, announced this week, has agreed on six principles for reviewing research grant applications.

17 May 2012 | EN | ES
Source: Nature News Blog

Features

Flour mill on a scooter Supporting grassroots innovation: Facts and Figures

Adrian Smith and colleagues explore grassroots innovations, their potential for development and challenges facing practitioners.

2 May 2012 | EN | ES | FR | 中文

Editorial

Rio+20 must address the process of change, not just its content

The launch of a discussion website about the Rio+20 agenda raises questions about effective management for a successful outcome

18 May 2012 | EN

Opinions

Islam Analysis: knowledge economies remain elusive

Building a knowledge society in the Islamic World requires structural change — not fads and symbolism, argues Athar Osama.

18 May 2012 | EN

Community-based fisheries, Bangladesh How research for agricultural innovation works best

Farming projects must be able to access research at any point along the innovation trajectory, say Rasheed Sulaiman V. and colleagues.

16 May 2012 | EN

Topic Gateways

Agriculture & Environment

Producing enough food for a rapidly growing population, and taking care of our planet are two of the world's biggest challenges.

Climate Change & Energy

Climate change is the greatest challenge facing the world today. Long-term development planning must now include measures to deal with it.

Health

Healthcare poses a complex challenge for developing countries, interweaving problems of science, health and development.

New
Technologies

New technologies have the potential to accelerate a country's development, but a global technology gap remains.

Science &
Innovation Policy

Developing countries are increasingly recognising the importance of science in developing their economies, and the challenges that entails.

Science
Communication

Scientific information is crucial for a variety of stakeholders, but communicating science poses a challenge for all.

International Day for Biological Diversity 2012

International Day for Biological Diversity 2012

This year's theme is marine biodiversity. Read up on development science in fisheries and biodiversity

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