Rio+20 must launch SDGs to guide countries through complex development challenges, argues Colombian ministry official Paula Caballero Gómez.

Farming projects must be able to access research at any point along the innovation trajectory, say Rasheed Sulaiman V. and colleagues.

Pacific islands must build capacity for their own environmental monitoring to tackle both local and global problems, says Ben Ponia.

Climate change could benefit some Pacific fisheries, but tracking the success of adaptation needs effective monitoring, says Johann Bell.

More must be done to prevent damage of ocean data buoys that costs money, vital data — and lives, say Sidney Thurston and M. Ravichandran.

A more integrated approach to managing the Lower Mekong River Basin could set an example for future river projects, say R. Edward Grumbine and Jianchu Xu.

If aquaculture is to help feed Africa's urbanising populations, we must support small and medium enterprises, says Malcolm Beveridge.

A comprehensive and interconnected global strategy is needed to ensure sustainable food security, say H. Charles J. Godfray and colleagues.

Global discussions on how to adapt to climate change must include fisheries, say Nicholas Dulvy and Edward Allison.

A legal framework is needed to ensure the best use of fisheries, along with aid for developing countries, say Tony Pitcher and colleagues.

Countries like Namibia cannot ignore the environment's contribution to national wealth in the face of climate change, says James MacGregor.

Sustainable governance in the Gulf of Mexico calls for joint action by Cuba, Mexico and the United States, argues Jorge Brenner.

John Marra says the marine research agenda needs to focus on making fish farming a sustainable alternative to overfishing.