Science and Development Network
News, views and information about science, technology and the developing world
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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
Why Pacific islands should take on ocean monitoring
Pacific islands must build capacity for their own environmental monitoring to tackle both local and global problems, says Ben Ponia.
15 February 2012
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Pacific fisheries need tech to track climate impact
Climate change could benefit some Pacific fisheries, but tracking the success of adaptation needs effective monitoring, says Johann Bell.
15 February 2012
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Time to stop losing ocean data to vandalism
15 February 2012
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Managing oceans with sound science
15 February 2012 | EN
Policy Briefs
Advancing agricultural adaptation and mitigation
Scientists can help advance policies to promote agricultural practices that can reduce emissions and boost yields.
24 January 2012
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Source: Science
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
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Source: UN Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20)
News and Features
Ocean science for sustainable development: Facts and figures
Sarah Grimes explores why we need good ocean monitoring, how to get it, and why it still fails Small Island Developing States.
15 February 2012
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Old and new knowledge combine to protect Fiji's fish
Efforts to protect precious marine biodiversity by combining science and local knowledge are difficult but can work, reports Naomi Antony.
15 February 2012
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China's farming calendar 'out of step' with global warming
14 February 2012
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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
