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Science and Development Network
News, views and information about science, technology and the developing world
Producing enough food for a rapidly growing population, and taking care of our planet are two of the world's biggest challenges.
Opinions and Analysis
Bringing agriculture and health back together
Agriculture and health experts must work together to tackle disease, poverty and malnutrition, says development expert Jeff Waage.
Social networks can warn of disease after disasters
Social networks quickly gather data on possible disease outbreaks after natural disasters, writes biosurveillance expert James Wilson.
Policy Briefs
Controlling insect pests with GM technology
Genetically modified insects provide a new method for controlling insect-borne diseases and agricultural insect pests.
8 July 2010
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Source: The Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology
Mobilising local institutes to aid rural adaptation
Local institutions are key to helping rural smallholders mitigate and adapt to climate change.
22 April 2010
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Source: CGIAR Systemwide Program on Collective Action and Property Rights (CAPRi)
News and Features
China to double science communicators by 2020
China hopes to increase its number of science communicators two-fold, focusing on rural areas in an attempt to close the knowledge gap.
8 September 2010
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Sub-Saharan Africa news in brief: 26 August–8 September 2010
Lack of funding keeps HIV prevention gel at bay, African S&T must be mainstreamed, Africa urged to invest in water storage, and more.
8 September 2010
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Paraguay to set up biosafety committee
6 September 2010
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Source: Paraguay.com, La Nación, Biodiversidad en A.L.C.
Practical Guides
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
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Source: Panos London
