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List of terms for Biodiversity

Producing enough food for a rapidly growing population, and taking care of our planet are two of the world's biggest challenges.

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Alien species

A species occurring in an area outside its natural range, as a result of intentional or accidental dispersal by human activities (as opposed to 'native species'). [Source: World Resources Institute]

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Missed the Global Health Forum 2009?

Our blog, by SciDev.Net columnist Priya Shetty, will fill you in, as will our interview with the Global Forum's Gill Samuels

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New 'green' technologies can help agriculture adapt to climate change

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