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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
GM tree research blocked by impossible recommendations
Essential field trials of GM trees are being hindered by anti-GM activists working through the Convention on Biological Diversity, say Steven H. Strauss and colleagues.
18 June 2009
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Source: Nature Biotechnology
A layered approach to biosafety in Southern Africa
A layered and cooperative approach would help Southern African countries harmonise their biosafety laws, says Julius Mugwagwa.
Agricultural genetics could help ensure food security
4 June 2009
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Source: Nature Genetics
Include fisheries in global climate policy dialogue
2 June 2009
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Source: Nature Reports Climate Change
Policy Briefs
Putting agriculture on the agenda for climate talks
Including agriculture in international climate negotiations can help meet mitigation and adaptation goals while also reducing poverty.
9 June 2009
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Source: IFPRI
Innovation systems for agricultural development
An innovation systems approach to agricultural research can be better for sustainable development than a linear pipeline approach.
22 May 2009
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Source: IFPRI
News and Features
Sub-Saharan Africa news in brief: 18 June–1 July 2009
A new treatment for sleeping sickness, researchers find a way to detect malaria in pregnant women, Africa develops its biotechnology agenda, and more.
1 July 2009
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Global warming may halve Bangladesh rice yields
Bangladeshi scientists have used climate modelling to show that global warming will halve rice yields over the next 60 years.
29 June 2009
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Mobile masts used in African weather monitoring
29 June 2009
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Source: BBC Online / UN News Centre
Field trials offer hope of conquering food toxin
26 June 2009
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Practical Guides
Reporting biodiversity loss the world over
Tips on how journalists can report increasing biodiversity loss and its implications at the local level.
