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Combating the threats of human-induced global warming requires more than reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Equally important are adaptation changes that reduce society's vulnerability to climate change.
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Opinions and Analysis
Agriculture can adapt to climate change
Innovative agricultural technologies can produce crops that meet climate change challenges, says ICRISAT head William Dar.
20 November 2009
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Satellites can help monitor and manage African droughts
Kenyan MP and remote sensing expert, Wilbur Ottichilo, argues the time is ripe for using satellites to spot developing African droughts.
Technological revolution vital to fight climate change
10 November 2009
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Source: Science
Policy Briefs
Storing water to adapt to climate change
Providing more and diverse water storage infrastructure is crucial to securing reliable water supplies in the face of climate change.
26 November 2009
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Source: International Water Management Institute
Reducing the adverse health effects of climate change
Enhancing disease surveillance and response and improving environmental conditions can help reduce negative health impacts of climate change.
9 September 2009
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Source: The Bulletin of the WHO
News and Features
Fall in rice strains highlights China's biodiversity gap
Despite progress in some areas, the dramatic decline in China's rice varieties exemplifies its general loss of biodiversity.
26 November 2009
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Don't ignore agriculture in climate talks, experts warn
Agriculture and how it can adapt to climate change should be given more attention at Copenhagen, a group of scientists has urged.
20 November 2009
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Africa must act to tackle water crisis, says report
17 November 2009
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Practical Guides
Climate change: How to report the story of the century
Reporting on climate change is an important but challenging task. James Fahn explains how to make your stories both accurate and engaging.
Information Services
Missed the Global Health Forum 2009?
Our blog, by SciDev.Net columnist Priya Shetty, will fill you in, as will our interview with the Global Forum's Gill Samuels
