Putting science
at the heart of development
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.
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Opinions and Analysis
Will more science expertise fix the sustainability crisis?
Constant calls for evidence-based policy miss the underlying politics of knowledge, argues analyst Peter Bille Larsen.
7 May 2013
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Africa Analysis: Meat DNA testing can help save species
African governments need to boost local efforts to protect endangered species by supporting DNA testing, argues Linda Nordling.
Policy Briefs
Overcoming obstacles to GM crop adoption
Careful assessment and policies on genetically modified crops could contribute to agricultural development and food security.
21 June 2012
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Source: Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST)
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
News and Features
Call to mainstream ethnobotany into development
Scientists must partner with development actors and local communities to safeguard important plants.
17 May 2013
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Forest conservation could reduce malaria transmission
The biodiversity of tropical forests helps to curb malaria transmission and should be considered in plans to eradicate the disease, say researchers.
Scientists struggling to put land degradation into SDGs
16 April 2013
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Developing nations have 'more to lose' from loss of drylands
15 April 2013
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