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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

Investigación en biocombustibles Bioeconomy’s role in the developing world is at a crossroads

Bioeconomy opens up development opportunities for Latin America, but it also involves several risks, says Federico Vasen.

7 May 2013 | ES

Hands reaching out Science and NGO practice are closer than they appear

Recognising common ground is the first step towards concrete ways of enhancing the work of both scientists and development practitioners.

19 April 2013 | EN | ES

Policy Briefs

Farmer, Rwanda Developing innovation systems for African agriculture

Developing innovation systems, rather than technology transfer, can benefit small farmers and promote agricultural development in Africa.

9 July 2012 | EN
Source: Future Agricultures Consortium

GM rice plants Overcoming obstacles to GM crop adoption

Careful assessment and policies on genetically modified crops could contribute to agricultural development and food security.

21 June 2012 | EN
Source: Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST)


News and Features

Green iguana Non-native goats and iguanas threaten Pacific islands

Feral goats and green iguanas introduced to small Pacific island states are destroying ecosystems and native wildlife, find studies.

20 May 2013 | EN

soil atlas of africa African soil diversity mapped for the first time

An atlas of a key natural resource, Africa's soil, aims to give people outside the science world insight into its importance and management.

20 May 2013 | 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