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Latest on Rio+20

We track the news on science, technology and the Rio+20 Earth Summit

Small is beautiful

Securing water supplies in drought-hit regions means promoting informal, small-scale systems

From GM crops to forestry

Learn more about the challenges of feeding our growing population versus caring for our planet

Water metric for Africa

A new way of assessing water shortages in Sub-Saharan Africa is urgently needed

Water storage solutions

In the face of climate change, we need a greater understanding of the options for storing water

Coping with uncertainty

Uncertainty over climate change means policymakers must find flexible ways of ensuring water security

Water security in a changing climate

Hydrologist Lucinda Mileham presents the facts and figures on water security and climate change

Shout it from the rooftops

From village huts to new city blocks, rooftop rainwater harvesting is catching on