Putting science
at the heart of development
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
Let's reconnect green issues and development post-2015
Post-2015 discussions offer a chance to link the environmental and development agendas — it shouldn't be bypassed, says Myles A. Wickstead.
15 May 2013
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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
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
Jaffna aquifer depleting from overuse
Researchers are calling for regulation of groundwater use in Sri Lanka's Jaffna peninsula to prevent a future crisis.
24 May 2013
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Fun and games help communicate disaster science
Games can help people to see disaster risks and effects with their own eyes, helping them to engage with complex science, a conference hears.
23 May 2013
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Is Asian space science drive harming development?
16 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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