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Opinions and Analysis
Bioeconomy’s role in the developing world is at a crossroads
Bioeconomy opens up development opportunities for Latin America, but it also involves several risks, says Federico Vasen.
7 May 2013
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How to unlock business funding for development projects
Results-based carbon financing shows the way forward for involving the private sector in development, says ClimateCare's Edward Hanrahan.
12 April 2013
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Focus on Gender: Small-scale tech can transform women's lives
28 February 2013
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Policy Briefs
Overcoming obstacles to GM crop adoption
Careful assessment and policies on genetically modified crops could contribute to agricultural development and food security.
21 June 2012
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Source: Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST)
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)
News and Features
Developing world bucks decline in green energy funding
Developing nations invested US$112 billion in renewable energy in 2012, up 19 per cent on 2011, reports reveal.
14 June 2013
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Legally binding ban proposed on ocean fertilisation
The international convention on marine dumping may soon outlaw ocean fertilisation but genuine research will still be permitted.
11 June 2013
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South Asia on the clean brick road
31 May 2013
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Climate change ‘will affect number of common species’
31 May 2013
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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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