Management of marine resources for sustainable development needs local capacity for science, particularly in the Pacific region.

A new intergovernmental panel would not be the best way of tackling the multifaceted challenges of sustainable development.

One year after Egypt's revolution, enthusiasm and prospects for science are high — but still need translation into a fully functioning system.

A Ugandan report suggests that policymakers' interest in science and technology is growing. But they need support to turn it into action.

Focussing on the steps needed to eradicate malaria, not just control it, can broaden and stimulate support for health research agendas.

Millennium Science Initiative funding has produced an impressive range of projects in Uganda. The government is wrong to bring it to an end.

Crucial development opportunities may be lost without committed science ministers.

The Horn of Africa drought exposes the continuing gap between our ability to predict disaster and to take effective humanitarian action.

Developing countries will benefit from creating more opportunities that allow women to make full use of their scientific capabilities.

African countries now have a snapshot of their science spending. They should use it to improve policy and address development priorities.

An OECD report outlines good practice for effective international research collaboration — but success can never be guaranteed.

Science cannot resolve political conflict. But scientific cooperation can have a key role in maximising post-conflict opportunities.

The discontent behind recent protests in Egypt carries lessons for how both science and journalism are handled across the Arab world.

Evaluating science in a knowledge economy needs more than just academic criteria.

Helping developing countries communicate and use science is essential to international aid and diplomacy.

Brazil must ensure its support for science becomes long-term commitment, not one restricted to the mandate of a particular government.

Four hundred years after Galileo, scientists still face persecution for speaking out. Laws must not be used to stifle debate.

There have been notable successes in science for development over the past decade but still insufficient follow-through for key commitments.

Harmonising 'science for development' funding would make science aid more effective, benefiting both donors and recipients.

Satellites can save lives from natural disasters but developing countries risk missing the opportunity through poor political support.