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Fisheries and fish trade can provide developing countries with a much-needed source of income and help improve food security but good management is essential to ensure a sustainable future and prevent over-fishing.
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Opinions and Analysis
Include fisheries in global climate policy dialogue
Global discussions on how to adapt to climate change must include fisheries, say Nicholas Dulvy and Edward Allison.
2 June 2009
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Source: Nature Reports Climate Change
Fisheries laws would result in responsible use
A legal framework is needed to ensure the best use of fisheries, along with aid for developing countries, say Tony Pitcher and colleagues.
11 February 2009
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Source: Nature
Namibia cannot ignore the effects of climate change
27 October 2008
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Source: Tiempo Climate Newswatch
News and Features
Water weed given new life as fabric
Researchers have found a way to spin fabric from water hyacinth, turning the much-criticised weed into a potential windfall.
5 October 2009
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Chinese agricultural boom 'holds lessons for Africa'
Technologies that drive China's agricultural success could be used in Africa to boost food production, says a report.
Information Services
Missed the Global Health Forum 2009?
Our blog, by SciDev.Net columnist Priya Shetty, will fill you in, as will our interview with the Global Forum's Gill Samuels
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