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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

Asia–Pacific Analysis: Be proactive on disaster planning

South-East Asia has suffered from neglecting planning for disasters. Governments must heed the warnings and act now, argues Crispin Maslog.

26 January 2012 | EN | 中文

Algerian journalists Even 'bad science' needs putting in context

Science journalists must help to root out misleading scientific claims, but not without sensitivity to culture and the limitations of science.

13 January 2012 | EN | ES | 中文

Policy Briefs

Man walking through a flooded ricefield Advancing agricultural adaptation and mitigation

Scientists can help advance policies to promote agricultural practices that can reduce emissions and boost yields.

24 January 2012 | EN
Source: Science

Boy getting water from community pipe, Sri Lanka Developing solutions for sustainable water management

Rio+20 is an opportunity to focus on harnessing scientific evidence and good governance to improve the management of water resources.

22 November 2011 | EN
Source: UN Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20)


News and Features

UN headquarters UN 'needs greater integration between science and policy'

A report by the UN secretary-general's panel on global sustainability adds weight to calls for more science in policymaking.

3 February 2012 | EN

Engineers Engineers seek more recognition in Rio+20 goals

Engineers want the Rio+20 summit proposals to give more emphasis to the role engineering plays in driving sustainable development.

2 February 2012 | EN

Practical Guides

Logging in Papua New Guinea 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 | EN
Source: Panos London