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Climate-change reporting is woefully inadequate because too often editors lack interest and assign writers without expertise, says James Fahn.

Scientists, not government, should lead efforts to explain the benefits and risks of modern technology, says Li Daguang.

Let's encourage the mood of political cooperation on the big issues during the International Year of Planet Earth, says Nasser Ennih.

Strong advisory bodies can help Africa strengthen the role of science and innovation in development, argues Calestous Juma.

Last month, SciDev.Net launched a discussion group to ensure the views of African scientists, policymakers, communicators, funders and investors are heard in the run-up to the African Union summit.

To vanquish poverty, Africa needs a new cadre of policy researchers with expertise in the role of science and technology in development, argues Osita Ogbu.

Better communication would ensure that conservation policies are based on scientific evidence, says this Nature editorial.