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

Software applications, or apps, that help solve East African farmers' climate problems have received cash prizes in the Apps4Africa competition.

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

African smallholders could benefit from both cash crops and carbon payments by planting trees such as mango and cashew around their homes.

Japan is to help Vietnam develop a satellite programme to help combat the effects of climate change and natural disasters.

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

Trees can influence the local climate, but they are being left out of global climate models and predictions, according to scientists.

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

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

China and African countries are collaborating on technology transfer to use bamboo charcoal instead of forest trees for firewood.

The Uruguayan farming sector has received US$49 million from the World Bank to tackle climate change through science and technology transfer.

An OECD report released ahead of UN climate talks in Durban calls for more financial support for research on new climate technologies.

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

Durban climate talks must revisit technology transfer for climate mitigation, says India's environment minister.

Climate change mitigation in vulnerable countries gets a boost with US$ 1 billion from Climate Investment Funds.

Agricultural researchers must solve the conflict between boosting food supply and reducing emissions, say scientists, ahead of a report to be published next year.

Performance on commitments made 20 years ago to protect the world's oceans is unimpressive, say reports.

Senegalese farmers and scientists are meeting to set up a local weather forecasting and alert system.

The Asia-Pacific region needs a green 'industrial revolution' to cut unsustainable consumption of natural resources and pollution.

Significant losses of livelihoods and property are predicted for coastal areas around Accra, in Ghana, due to rising sea levels and flooding.