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Science Communication: Networking

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Networking between journalists, scientists and policymakers can lead to more informed decision-making at national and regional levels. What networks are already in place? And how can they be most effective?

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Opinions and Analysis

Meeting with NGO Make development practitioners partners in research

Overcoming barriers to how research is used in practice is important — but it's just half the battle, says NGO research expert Rachel Hayman.

22 May 2013 | EN

Pen and writing Developing nations should avoid 'slow science'

Scientists in developing countries should increase the quality of their research by publishing more good papers, not fewer, says Rafael Loyola.

1 May 2013 | EN | ES

Policy Briefs

Digester dome construction Measuring progress on technology for development

The Rio+20 Secretariat's analysis of S&T trends and achievements since the 1992 Earth Summit points to ways of accelerating progress.

16 March 2012 | EN
Source: UN Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20)

Collaborating in nuclear power plant Scientific cooperation for nuclear disarmament

Scientific collaborations can build trust and facilitate progress in nuclear arms control and disarmament.

23 June 2010 | EN
Source: The Royal Society


News and Features

India lacks political will for science communication

Budgetary constraints and political apathy have resulted in poor science communication in India, says Archita Bhatta.

21 May 2013 | EN

Water well, Zambia Scientists upbeat about their role in development goals

After an expert meeting, scientists are increasingly positive that policymakers will involve science in the Sustainable Development Goals process.

3 April 2013 | EN | ES

Practical Guides

Using a smartphone to record Using digital tools for journalism

Science journalist Lynne Smit is your guide to the digital research and publishing tools that are changing the working lives of journalists.

3 December 2012 | EN | ES

Journalists visit CIMMYT in Mexico How to report from visits and field trips

Journalist Tan Shiow Chin shares tips for getting the best out of visits to scientists in their natural habitats.

12 September 2012 | EN | ES