Putting science
at the heart of development
A growing number of developing countries are recognising that the way in which governments justify, manage and prioritise scientific research and development affects social development and economic growth.
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Opinions and Analysis
Will more science expertise fix the sustainability crisis?
Constant calls for evidence-based policy miss the underlying politics of knowledge, argues analyst Peter Bille Larsen.
7 May 2013
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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.
Policy Briefs
Classifying knowledge for policymaking
Organising research into different types of knowledge can promote decision-making based on evidence from a range of sources.
27 April 2012
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Source: Overseas Development Institute
Advancing agricultural adaptation and mitigation
Scientists can help advance policies to promote agricultural practices that can reduce emissions and boost yields.
24 January 2012
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Source: Science
News and Features
Global biodiversity panel urged to heed local voices
IPBES, a new biodiversity panel set up to advise policymakers, must include indigenous and local voices, a meeting has heard.
3 May 2013
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Developing countries to share community-based adaptation experience
The science of community-based adaptation is just emerging, and a new network will aim to share and scale up knowledge.
29 April 2013
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Mexican presidency creates entity to coordinate ST&I
26 April 2013
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Chemical weapons convention fails to address key issues
26 April 2013
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Practical Guides
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.
Making science count in policy
Ideas on how scientists can make sure their research becomes part of the policymaking process.
1 October 2009
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Source: NERC
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