Science and Development Network
News, views and information about science, technology and the developing world
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Climate change is the greatest challenge facing the world today. Long-term development planning must now include measures to deal with it.
Opinions and Analysis
Asia–Pacific Analysis: Be proactive on disaster planning
South-East Asia has suffered from neglecting planning for disasters. Governments must heed the warnings and act now, argues Crispin Maslog.
Affordable solar power for the poor is within reach
Business models that pair up cheap solar technologies with cell-phone services can provide the poor with renewable energy, says Carl Pope.
A world organisation for an equitable green economy
5 January 2012
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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
Managing uncertainty in urban adaptation planning
City planners can find a way to use existing evidence and deal with uncertainty in designing strategies for climate change adaptation.
9 December 2011
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Source: International Institute for Environment and Development
News and Features
UN 'needs greater integration between science and policy'
A report by the UN secretary-general's panel on global sustainability adds weight to calls for more science in policymaking.
3 February 2012
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The solar researchers aiming to light up Africa
Can a new network of African energy researchers lead the way on solar power for the continent? Christine Ottery finds out.
2 February 2012
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Engineers seek more recognition in Rio+20 goals
2 February 2012
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Bhutan brings down malaria incidence
1 February 2012
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Practical Guides
Navigating your way around a REDD story
Tips for journalists reporting on issues surrounding the proposed scheme to pay developing countries to protect their forests.
16 December 2009
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Source: Panos London
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