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
Pakistan needs a new crop forecasting system
Pakistan urgently needs to refine its crop yield forecasting and estimation system to improve food production, says Ibrar ul Hassan Akhtar.
16 May 2012
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Rio+20 must push past politics with achievable targets
Next month's meeting in Brazil needs send the right signals to encourage progress on sustainability, says ODI's Claire Melamed.
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
Anti-fungal property discovered in sugarcane
Brazilian scientists have identified a gene that enables sugarcane to defend itself from a fungal disease that reduces the crop’s productivity.
18 May 2012
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Source: Agencia FAPESP
Marine species resurge after Chilean earthquake
The earthquake and tsunami that hit Chile in 2010 have led to the unexpected emergence of marine species displaced years ago by human action.
17 May 2012
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Science academies urge action on environmental issues
14 May 2012
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Impact of climate on mountain ecosystems under scrutiny
14 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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