IPBES, a new biodiversity panel set up to advise policymakers, must include indigenous and local voices, a meeting has heard.

The science of community-based adaptation is just emerging, and a new network will aim to share and scale up knowledge.

A new entity of the Mexican Presidency will seek to ensure increased budget for science, technology and innovation.

A conference fails to address the use of chemicals to disable civilians, as indications of chemical weapons' use in Syria emerge.

More evidence and better communication are needed to get the issue onto the global sustainable development agenda, a UN conference hears.

Attempts to limit desert growth are being held back by a lack of accessible data on land degradation, a UN conference has heard.

Costa Rica will invest an IADB loan in science scholarships and support for the private sector, to develop projects of business innovation.

Plans to create a dedicated science ministry to harmonise research in Uganda are moving ahead with the passing of a bill in parliament.

Despite showing strong economic growth, much of the Asia-Pacific continues to face severe water and sanitation challenges, says a study.

Paraguayans will give their opinion on a proposed policy on science, technology and innovation through the Internet and public meetings.

More children's lives could be saved if emergency food is distributed using alternative metrics to those recommended, suggests a paper.

The Egyptian government should develop researchers' business skills and support private sector innovation, advises a science survey.

Kenya's presidential hopefuls come under fire for failing to prioritise the role of science and technology in solving developmental challenges.

Despite economic constraints India has boosted budgetary allocation for the science sectors.

The translation of available knowledge to home-grown needs is vital for developing nations' economies, says a review of SIDA's innovation.

Brazil's science minister has used a world science academy meeting to outline proposals for a global science committee to tackle poverty.

Mexico's citizens have chosen their top three problems for scientists for focus on, subject to approval by policymakers.

A project launched by French research bodies aims to promote technological growth in developing countries and build trade partnerships.

Vector-borne and parasitic diseases are still hindering development in the tropics by dramatically cutting incomes, a study reveals.