Ahead of the G8 summit, science academies have called on global leaders to link with researchers to tackle environmental issues.

A "nuclear Davos" could turn the growing internationalisation of the nuclear industry to good effect, the UK's Royal Society has said.

For the first time, the developing world has overtaken richer countries in new investments in green energy.

Pakistan has increased its nuclear research outlay, but has cut its overall science funding.

Renewable energy holds much promise in the developing world, home to half of the capacity needed to generate it, says a report.

The Fukushima disaster has prompted India to set up a new, independent nuclear safety regulator.

Libya's few nuclear scientists are in no position to return to making weapons, experts say.

President Obama’s visit to Chile saw the signing of science cooperation agreements and a loan of equipment to research labs.

The crisis at Japan's Fukushima nuclear power station has reignated the debate over India's mega nuclear project at Jaitapur.

Japan's Fukushima calamity is leading some of Asia's nuclear leaders to review the safety of their plants.

The Brazilian government has launched two public consultations about new regulations on the management and disposal of radioactive waste.

Jordan's nuclear plans are coming to fruition as the country moves ahead with its first nuclear research centre and training reactor.

Developing countries could be part of a global 'nuclear renaissance', with modular and efficient reactor technologies being developed.

Vietnam hopes to build eight nuclear reactors in the next 20 years, becoming the first country in South-East Asia to use nuclear power.

For the first time, Uruguay will organize a Danish-style consensus conference in which citizens will discuss nuclear energy.

Saudi Arabian plans for a nuclear and renewable research 'city' put nuclear power firmly on the region's scientific and political agenda.

Technology transfer that gets energy to poor people is essential for a successful climate agreement, say UN experts.

Africa should set up 'climate innovation centres' to help it adapt clean energy sources to its varied needs, say energy advisors.

Plans for Kenya's first nuclear power plant are making progress, with two potential construction sites announced.

Renewable energy could account for a much higher proportion of the global energy supply than previously estimated — if we pay up.