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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.
NEWS | 20 November 2009 | EN | Relevance: 100.00%
South Asia News in brief: 29 October–11 November 2009
The Maldives ahead of carbon neutral target, South Asia marred by slow broadband, Nepal to discuss climate at Everest's base, and more.
NEWS | 11 November 2009 | EN | Relevance: 21.36%
Speed up climate tech transfer, urges UN meeting
A UN conference has made an urgent call for developed countries to transfer climate-friendly technologies to the developing world.
Weather station network to serve South Asia
A weather station network across South Asia is part of an India-led drive for locally produced climate change data.
NEWS | 26 October 2009 | EN | Relevance: 41.99%
EU climate proposal 'unrealistic'
An African climate negotiator has rejected the EU's suggestion that developing countries should meet some of their climate change costs.
Technology 'crucial' in China's climate fight
As the world's most populated nation puts tackling greenhouse gases on the agenda, science and technology are given centre stage.
Africa's new climate leader outlines continent's stance
Africa has plenty to offer at climate negotiations in return for financial help, says its newly-elected climate leader.
Africa puts price on climate adaptation aid
The African Union looks set to demand US$67 billion a year for technology transfer, training of scientists and data collection.
NEWS | 27 August 2009 | EN | Relevance: 38.41%
South Asia News in brief: 23 July–5 August 2009
Sri Lanka develops Bt pesticide, Afghani hospitals get telemedicine, poor countries champion intellectual property, and more.
NEWS | 5 August 2009 | EN | Relevance: 21.14%
Fund promotes African adaptation to climate change
A new fund will help Africans share their knowledge of adapting to climate change.
India says no to emission reduction
India has said that it will not agree to emission reduction targets, given that it has among the lowest emissions per capita.
NEWS | 20 July 2009 | EN | Relevance: 70.33%
Small farmers could cash in on carbon monitoring
Small farmers across the developing world could benefit from a project to measure the amount of carbon locked in soils.
Indigenous people share climate adaptation strategies
More than 400 indigenous people presented their adaptation strategies at a summit to discuss the effects of climate change on their lands.
Countries funded to plan forest protection
Developing countries have been funded to take part in the Reduced Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation scheme.
NEWS | 16 April 2009 | EN | Relevance: 42.76%
Battle lines drawn over climate mitigation registry
Developed and developing countries are divided over whether a registry to record mitigation efforts should be mandatory.
NEWS | 16 April 2009 | EN | ES | FR | 中文 | Relevance: 77.37%
Charcoal plan for carbon storage under fire
Proposals to sequester carbon on a grand scale by turning biomass into "biochar" have been criticised by groups who say the idea is untested.
Put agriculture at heart of climate talks, says report
A new report has urged that climate talks consider agriculture's role as both a casualty and driver of climate change.
Sub-Saharan Africa news in brief: 12–25 March 2009
South Africa boosts its nanotech sector, dams could trigger the spread of malaria, South Africa to curb carbon emissions, and more.
NEWS | 25 March 2009 | EN | Relevance: 22.33%
Renewable energy's role 'underestimated'
Renewable energy could account for a much higher proportion of the global energy supply than previously estimated — if we pay up.
Sea level rise 'will surpass worst-case scenario'
Sea levels are now predicted to rise above previously predicted maximums, hitting developing countries hard.
