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CGIAR reforms make research decision-making distant
CGIAR reforms take research decisions too far away, says Hartmann, director-general of the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA).
OPINION | 6 October 2009 | EN
Climate change brings natural disasters and disease
We must prepare for climate change bringing more natural disasters that favour mosquito-borne disease, says Jai P. Narain from the WHO.
What are the real costs of reducing forest emissions?
Without knowing REDD's true costs we can't analyse the benefits, says the ASB Partnership for the Tropical Forest Margins' Peter A. Minang.
Nurturing research networks boosts health policy
Regional clinical research networks provide timely evidence to help emerging health policy. They deserve more support, says Jimmy Whitworth.
OPINION | 20 May 2009 | EN
We must protect our forests
Safeguarding and replanting forests are key to reducing flooding and protecting wood supplies, says Lester R. Brown.
OPINION | 24 April 2009 | EN
Applied research is ousting curiosity-driven science
When funders focus on market-driven and applied science they hinder basic scientific enquiry in developing countries, says Lemuel V. Cacho.
Vietnam is improving science communication
Other countries could learn from Vietnam's progress on communicating science and risk, says Son Kim Phan.
Planet before profit for climate change films
Films and television programmes about climate change should be made freely available beyond their initial broadcast, argues Nalaka Gunawardene.
OPINION | 4 November 2008 | EN
Small island states must lead by example
Small island developing states should set an example by promoting a clean energy environment, says Tom Roper.
Forecasting investment can prevent cyclone destruction
Improved forecasting and mitigation strategies are essential to limiting the damage caused by tropical cyclones, says Peter J. Webster.
OPINION | 15 August 2008 | EN
Cancer in Africa needs a local approach
Cancer care in Africa faces the same challenges as general healthcare, but also needs local data and targeted solutions, says Twalib Ngoma.
Obesity researchers must understand how capitalism works
To stem the spread of obesity, we must study the web of commercial interests and strategies driving it, says Jonathan Wells.
Better statistics key to tackling chronic diseases
We need better global monitoring for chronic diseases before we can really tackle the risks factors and prevent illness, says Colin Mathers.
Mental health in the developing world: time for innovative thinking
Developing nations must stop aping the North's mental health services and use strategies tailored to their own needs, says Vikram Patel.
Collaboration requires a strong home base
Developing-world scientists should make every effort to pursue careers at home – and their governments should help them, says Mohamed Hassan.
Stable support needed for African malaria networks
African malaria research networks have helped scientists combat the disease, but they need more stable support and longer-term funding, says Thomas Egwang.
OPINION | 14 May 2008 | EN
China and India set the pace in South–South cooperation
Renewed political commitment means China and India could set the pace for bilateral South–South collaboration, say Purnima Rupal and Dinesh Abrol.
Food crop diversity is key to sustainability
Thousands of traditional crop species could help break dependence on a few global food crops, and offer valuable environmental services, says Monty Jones.
OPINION | 17 April 2008 | EN
Earth sciences need a higher profile
Let's encourage the mood of political cooperation on the big issues during the International Year of Planet Earth, says Nasser Ennih.
OPINION | 29 February 2008 | EN
UN over-regulation inhibits new biotechnologies
The UN is inhibiting innovation through over-regulation of new biotechnologies, argues Henry I. Miller.
OPINION | 13 February 2008 | EN
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