Science and Development Network
News, views and information about science, technology and the developing world
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Clean technology lies at the heart of global climate talks. Poor nations need it to grow in a climate-friendly way and adapt to the ravages of climate change. But controversy surrounds clean technology — the science, funding, ownership and more.
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Opinions and Analysis
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.
Copenhagen shows the shape of things to come
There were many regrets after the climate conference but it did reveal the new political setting within which climate change must be fought.
Development key to climate policy
2 December 2009
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Policy Briefs
Six hurdles to delivering climate finance
Six key issues threaten the promise of climate finance made to the developing world at UN climate talks in Copenhagen.
11 February 2010
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Source: International Institute for Environment and Development
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
Poor nations 'need to find own path to green economy'
National priorities must dictate how poor nations make the transition to green economies, a meeting ahead of Rio+20 conference has heard.
Pakistan to import green technologies
Pakistan's new green energy policy seeks to import technologies, but experts say more money for its own R&D could be a longer-term solution.
5 July 2011
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Honduras to create climate change body
17 June 2010
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Source: El Heraldo y La Tribuna
Practical Guides
Gearing up to report on the Copenhagen climate talks
Background information for journalists about the Copenhagen climate change summit, along with potential sticking points and outcomes.
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