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Promises, promises …

More efforts are needed to hold the leaders of the G8 nations to commitments made at their annual summit meetings.

11 July 2008 | EN

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Africa needs better data to combat global warming

Effective adaptation strategies will require reliable scientific data both on the nature of climate change and on its potential impact.

1 August 2007 | EN

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G8 needs more 'joined-up' thinking on science

At its global summit next week the G8 needs to build on the work of its predecessors, putting science and technology back at the heart of the international aid agenda.

1 June 2007 | EN | ES

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The need for new strategy on climate policy

Despite the apparent success of the latest international negotiations on climate change, new approaches to reaching agreement on reducing carbon emissions in an equitable way are needed more than ever.

12 December 2005 | EN

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Apocalypse now?

Last week's report of the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment provides a timely reminder of the plight facing the global environment. But its scare tactics could alienate those whose support is needed to reverse current trends.

4 April 2005 | EN

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Bangladesh floods: rich nations 'must share the blame'

The role of climate change — even if only partial — in helping to trigger the current floods of Bangladesh increases the moral duty of rich nations to provide assistance. The issue is all the more pressing as the frequency of flooding is likely to increase in the future.

9 August 2004 | EN