Science and Development Network
News, views and information about science, technology and the developing world
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Environmental policymaking plays a key role in determining the extent to which a country can exploit its natural resources while also protecting its ecosystems and avoiding land degradation.
(Photo credit: NASA)
Opinions and Analysis
Why we need Sustainable Development Goals
Rio+20 must launch SDGs to guide countries through complex development challenges, argues Colombian ministry official Paula Caballero Gómez.
24 May 2012
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Scientists can play a key role in wetland diplomacy
Conflicts over shared water resources could be mitigated through science-based environmental cooperation, argue Saleem Ali and Pamela Griffin.
23 May 2012
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Source: OurWorld 2.0
Groundwater development is not the answer for Africa
24 April 2012
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Source: Overseas Development Institute
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
Integrating water with climate change adaptation plans
Climate change adaptation initiatives can be built into water management programmes to protect water resources in Africa.
1 July 2011
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Source: UK Houses of Parliament
News and Features
Chilean court of justice blocks dam in Patagonia
25 May 2012
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Source: ScienceInsider
Brazilians top biodiversity and Rio+20 awareness poll
Brazil heads a list of eight countries polled for awareness and understanding of biodiversity and Rio+20.
Biofuels goals 'may lead to food shortages'
21 May 2012
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Africa may struggle to extract groundwater, experts say
15 May 2012
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