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News, views and information about science, technology and the developing world
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
A changing climate for the IPCC
The publication of false claims by the IPCC has been compounded by its imperious attitude, says professor of climate change Mike Hulme.
The 'hidden hunger' caused by climate change
Understanding how carbon dioxide impacts food quality is vital to tackle malnutrition effectively, says agricultural researcher Lewis Ziska.
Health and climate experts must jointly tackle disease
29 December 2009
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Policy Briefs
Improving land and water management
Better land and water management could improve yields and help developing countries mitigate and adapt to climate change.
10 December 2009
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Source: NCCR North-South
Adapting fisheries and aquaculture to climate change
Fisheries and aquaculture can adapt to climate change by applying best practices, exploring new options and changing focus.
9 December 2009
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Source: The WorldFish Center
News and Features
India boosts climate data contribution to IPCC
India is set to share local climate data with the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change for the first time at an institutional level.
Nepal to finalise national wind policy
Nepal will finalise its draft national wind policy in the next three months, to boost the use of wind power across the country.
5 February 2010
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Japan to fund Bolivia’s glacier studies
5 February 2010
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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
Information Services
India gets organised on climate research
India plans to fill a climate "knowledge gap" with its new network
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Glacial grief
The furore over unfounded claims about glacial melting has exposed scientists' lack of knowledge
Hidden hunger
Rising levels of carbon dioxide will decrease the nutritional value of major cereal crops
A climate for disease?
Will climate change worsen the burden of insect-borne disease? The scientific jury is still out
