SciDev.Net
Science and Development Network
News, views and information about science, technology and the developing world
Reconciling the need to protect global biodiversity with the need to promote social and economic growth, particularly in the developing world, has become one of the biggest challenges of the modern era.
(Photo credit: Sian Lewis)
Opinions and Analysis
An IPCC for biodiversity?
A global, independent panel will build scientific capacity and raise awareness of biodiversity change, says an editorial in Nature.
Livestock diversity needs genebanks too
Livestock genebanks are needed to ensure the world's future food supply, says livestock expert Carlos Seré.
21 May 2010
|
EN
Stronger defences needed against alien species
19 April 2010
|
EN
Source: BBC Online
Policy Briefs
Tackling malnutrition with traditional knowledge
Traditional knowledge can inform strategies for improving nutrition and help vulnerable populations cope with environmental change.
20 January 2010
|
EN
Source: UN Standing Committee on Nutrition
Looking after local interests in protected areas
Involving local communities in biodiversity protection from the outset can boost both conservation and empowerment of local people.
27 March 2009
|
EN
Source: NCCR North-South
News and Features
Paraguay to set up biosafety committee
Government authorities and international organisations will set up a technical committee to approve or reject GMO crop requests
6 September 2010
|
ES
Source: Paraguay.com, La Nación, Biodiversidad en A.L.C.
Indonesia, US team up for biodiversity research centre
A centre for Indonesian biodiversity has been set up with funding from the US, as part of a science partnership between the two nations.
Frog skin antibiotics show promise against superbugs
26 August 2010
|
EN
Bees boost biodiversity in shade-grown coffee farms
9 August 2010
|
ES
Practical Guides
Reporting biodiversity loss the world over
Tips on how journalists can report increasing biodiversity loss and its implications at the local level.
