Science and Development Network
News, views and information about science, technology and the developing world
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Energy is vital to sustainable development, affecting social, economic and environmental aspects of people's lives. Enabling policies can expand the poor's access to energy while tackling issues like climate change.
(Photo credit: Harin Ullal)
Opinions and Analysis
Affordable solar power for the poor is within reach
Business models that pair up cheap solar technologies with cell-phone services can provide the poor with renewable energy, says Carl Pope.
Developing world must lead on green economic policy
Yet more failure to make much progress on climate change in Durban means that developing countries must exert stronger political pressure.
Islam Analysis: Solar energy project must be more open
13 October 2011
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Policy Briefs
Promoting small-scale planting of trees in dryland areas
Planting trees in dryland regions can negatively impact biodiversity, and policies must promote the practice on a smaller scale.
18 April 2011
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Source: NCCR North-South
Making low carbon development pro-poor
With the right mix of policy measures, low carbon development can be made to benefit the poor.
3 September 2009
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Source: Institute of Development Studies
News and Features
Engineers seek more recognition in Rio+20 goals
Engineers want the Rio+20 summit proposals to give more emphasis to the role engineering plays in driving sustainable development.
2 February 2012
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Nepal leads biogas collaboration
Nepal plans to expand its household biogas programme, a model for developing countries, into commercial use.
24 January 2012
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Emissions cuts also offer quick health and crop benefits
13 January 2012
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