South Africa and Australia will both host components of the world's most powerful radio telescope, the Square Kilometre Array.

A ranking of countries' abilities to monitor forest loss reveals that many are unable to fulfil the terms of REDD+ and need outside support.

There is speculation that Australasia and South Africa, which are vying to host the Square Kilometre Array, may share the role.

An Afghan designer has invented a wind-powered mine detector that could significantly reduce the cost of clearing minefields.

A new application uses satellite data to monitor forest fires in Nepal and Bhutan.

Planet Under Pressure speakers said developing countries should be included in decisions about climate change technology 'fixes'.

India’s crop research gets ignored, with priority given to atomic energy, defence and space in the 2012-13 outlay for science.

Higher temperatures could decrease wheat yields by causing the crop to age prematurely.

Japan is to help Vietnam develop a satellite programme to help combat the effects of climate change and natural disasters.

Indian Kashmir needs to prepare for a major temblor, going by new satellite data.

High-resolution Chilean satellite images will help with agriculture, mining, environmental monitoring and the tracking of natural disasters.

An Eye on Earth Declaration and a set of Special Initiatives target next year’s major international conference on sustainable development.

First multi-location satellite data study over India shows a rising trend in aerosols.

Using GPS stations could greatly reduce the time needed to issue a tsunami warning, say scientists.

A new survey establishes the extent of the glaciated area in the Himalayas and forms a baseline for further study.

Researchers have combined genetic and location data to track typhoid fever — a technique that could be used for other diseases.

The Megha-Tropiques Indo-French satellite will enhance understanding of tropical weather phenomena.

Satellite data combined with water and soil conservation can greatly increase crop yields.

A French version of an African water atlas was launched at World Water Week, boosting the continent's capacity for water management.

Pakistan plans, through collaboration with other countries, to expand its network of satellites in space.