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Science Communication Picture

Scientific information is crucial for a variety of stakeholders, but communicating science poses a challenge for all.

Opinions and Analysis

School children Don't teach maths and science in English

English may be the language of science, but students learn better and contribute more when taught in their local tongue, says Giovanni Tapang.

20 January 2012 | EN

Algerian journalists Even 'bad science' needs putting in context

Science journalists must help to root out misleading scientific claims, but not without sensitivity to culture and the limitations of science.

13 January 2012 | EN | ES | FR | 中文

Policy Briefs

Dharavi slum, India Managing uncertainty in urban adaptation planning

City planners can find a way to use existing evidence and deal with uncertainty in designing strategies for climate change adaptation.

9 December 2011 | EN
Source: International Institute for Environment and Development

Boy getting water from community pipe, Sri Lanka Developing solutions for sustainable water management

Rio+20 is an opportunity to focus on harnessing scientific evidence and good governance to improve the management of water resources.

22 November 2011 | EN
Source: UN Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20)


News and Features

A mobile phone Wikipedia to be free on mobiles in Africa, Middle East

Access to the online encyclopaedia Wikipedia will be free from mobile phones for Orange customers in Africa and the Middle East.

13 February 2012 | EN

Green planet How Rio+20 may boost the science in sustainability

Yojana Sharma describes various proposals for a new panel to monitor progress towards sustainable development after Rio+20.

8 February 2012 | EN

Practical Guides

Figure with a question mark How to tell policymakers about scientific uncertainty

Uncertainty is part of science but it's no excuse for indecision. Chandrika Nath shows how to communicate uncertainty to policymakers.

20 January 2012 | EN | ES

Journalist Navigating science PR in African institutions

Guidance on how science media officers can put African science on the map with balanced and effective reporting.

23 December 2011 | EN
Source: Wellcome Trust