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Chinese rice farmer

China's farming calendar 'out of step' with global warming

Seasonal markers need to be revised to take account of climate change, a study suggests.

14 February 2012 | EN

An Indian wheat farmer

High temperatures 'make wheat old before its time'

Higher temperatures could decrease wheat yields by causing the crop to age prematurely.

8 February 2012 | EN

Bhutan brings down malaria incidence

Bhutan has successfully brought down malaria cases, but fears reversals from global warming.

1 February 2012 | EN

A fish in the Pacific

Global warming may raise risk of Pacific fish poisoning

Pacific islanders are at much higher risk of ciguatera fish toxins than previously thought, and the number of sufferers is increasing.

26 January 2012 | EN

Nepal leads biogas collaboration

Nepal plans to expand its household biogas programme, a model for developing countries, into commercial use.

24 January 2012 | EN

Nevado Taulliraju, Cordillera Blanca

Peru may run out of glacier water earlier than expected

Mountain glaciers in Peru are melting quickly, which could result in a water shortage long before the expected 10-30 years, says a study. 

23 January 2012 | ES

A woman with a clean cooking stove

Emissions cuts also offer quick health and crop benefits

Cutting methane and soot emissions could quickly tackle climate change while boosting crops and health, says a study.

13 January 2012 | EN

Brahamputra river

Latest models 'could give Asia ten-day flood warnings'

Developing countries could prepare better for extreme weather events if they used more than one weather model, say scientists.

10 January 2012 | EN

Fisherman with tuna

Pacific island fisheries face climate challenge

A new book on the vulnerabilities of Pacific island fisheries to climate change finds that although some will benefit more are at risk.

31 December 2011 | EN

Agroforestry can fix Pakistan’s depleting tree cover

Pakistan should turn to agroforestry to stem its shrinking forest cover, say experts.

16 December 2011 | EN

Aerosols increasing over India

First multi-location satellite data study over India shows a rising trend in aerosols.

15 December 2011 | EN

Dead cows

Map pinpoints Sahel's climate 'hotspots'

A UN report has identified the areas across Africa's Sahel region that are at greatest risk from the effects of climate change.

14 December 2011 | EN | FR

Panellists at the Mobilizing Long-term Climate Finance for Developing Countries talk

Climate deal leaves questions on green fund and tech transfer

The Durban climate talks ended with a global agreement to work towards carbon targets, but critics say key issues have been sidelined.

12 December 2011 | EN | ES | FR

New inventory of Himalayan glaciers, snow

A new survey establishes the extent of the glaciated area in the Himalayas and forms a baseline for further study.

12 December 2011 | EN

Giant mirror

Solar geoengineering R&D needs better governance, says report

A report on solar geoengineering argues that extensive research and good governance are essential for safe use of this fledgling technology.

9 December 2011 | EN | ES | FR

Barbados

Rio+20 ‘must support small island developing states’

The Caribbean Community called on developed countries to fulfill their commitments toward small island developing states, at Rio+20.

5 December 2011 | ES

Climate change will hit Indian cereals, benefit legumes

Global warming will seriously affect India’s cereal productivity and shift apple and mango crops; but legumes may benefit, says a top scientist.

28 November 2011 | EN

CDM emerging a disincentive for government investment in renewables

CDM rules need reforms to include renewable energy projects that have government support.

24 November 2011 | EN

University of East Anglia

'Climategate' erupts again ahead of Durban conference

More leaked e-mails about climate change research have been released, in an apparent attempt to disrupt next week's UN climate talks.

Source: New York Times

23 November 2011 | EN

Pacific island people

Pacific islanders help shape response to climate change

Combining large-scale with community-generated data is proving a successful strategy for preparing for the impacts of global warming.

18 November 2011 | EN