Science and Development Network
News, views and information about science, technology and the developing world
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Policymakers, such as politicians and senior government officials, need relevant, timely and easily digestible information on science-based issues. How this can be achieved effectively?
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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.
Engage with Wikipedia to share scientific knowledge
The online encyclopaedia can fill a resource gap for students, policymakers and the public, say Samuel A. Assefa and Alex Bateman.
Policy Briefs
Managing uncertainty in urban adaptation planning
City planners can find a way to use existing evidence and deal with uncertainty in designing strategies for climate change adaptation.
9 December 2011
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Source: International Institute for Environment and Development
Developing solutions for sustainable water management
Rio+20 is an opportunity to focus on harnessing scientific evidence and good governance to improve the management of water resources.
22 November 2011
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Source: UN Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20)
News and Features
How Rio+20 may boost the science in sustainability
Yojana Sharma describes various proposals for a new panel to monitor progress towards sustainable development after Rio+20.
8 February 2012
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UN 'needs greater integration between science and policy'
A report by the UN secretary-general's panel on global sustainability adds weight to calls for more science in policymaking.
3 February 2012
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Engineers seek more recognition in Rio+20 goals
2 February 2012
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Indian scientists visit Pakistan
20 January 2012
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Practical Guides
How to tell policymakers about scientific uncertainty
Uncertainty is part of science but it's no excuse for indecision. Chandrika Nath shows how to communicate uncertainty to policymakers.
