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
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
Pakistan needs a new crop forecasting system
16 May 2012
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Policy Briefs
Measuring progress on technology for development
The Rio+20 Secretariat's analysis of S&T trends and achievements since the 1992 Earth Summit points to ways of accelerating progress.
16 March 2012
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Source: UN Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20)
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
Pakistan’s renewable energy awaits tapping
Pakistan is unable to tap its renewable energy wealth for poor policies.
23 May 2012
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Brazilians ‘more concerned’ about environment
More than 90 per cent of Brazilians worry about the environment – but less than a fifth have changed consumption patterns, says a study.
21 May 2012
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Biofuels goals 'may lead to food shortages'
21 May 2012
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Splits remain over draft Rio+20 conclusions
18 May 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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