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Sri Lanka launches office to foster innovation
Sri Lanka has launched an Office of Science, Technology and Innovation to promote partnerships for innovation.
NEWS | 14 March 2013 | EN
Local software can spur development, says UN report
Developing nations should fight piracy and improve ICT infrastructure to ensure strong local software sectors reach their potential, says report.
NEWS | 8 January 2013 | EN
India's shift to inclusive innovation is 'a model to follow'
Inclusive, affordable innovation — as exemplified in India — can help meet development goals, an OECD conference hears.
NEWS | 3 January 2013 | EN
OECD launches 'green economy' consultation with developing countries
Despite criticisms from some developing countries about the idea of a green economy, the OECD will hold talks on green growth at Rio+20.
Science can do more for sustainable development
The message from Rio+20 is for practical action to deliver existing targets. Scientists must identify and overcome barriers to change.
Climate change will reduce renewable energy capacity, warn scientists
Renewable energy production in the developing world is threatened by climate change, a Latin American study has found.
Social scientists demand bigger role in environmental research
Social scientists meeting in Rio are campaigning for greater integration of social science into research on global environmental change.
Roadmap might end bottlenecks in sustainable technology
Materials scientists are proposing to forecast bottlenecks in the development of technologies for sustainable development using a roadmap.
NEWS | 14 June 2012 | EN
ICSU to launch global initiative for monitoring urban health
The International Council for Science plans to launch a ten-year initiative next year to study urban health across the developing world.
NEWS | 14 June 2012 | EN
US agriculture portal adapted for Philippine farmers
The Philippines has adapted a US online agriculture portal — potentially paving the way for e-extension services in the developing world.
NEWS | 13 June 2012 | EN
Global forum to collate research on sustainable consumption, production
A forum launched this week is aiming to consolidate existing research on sustainable consumption and production.
Regional science communities to meet to push post-Rio+20 agenda
Developing world regions should push forward their ST&I issues — even if these don't make the final Rio+20 text, a conference has heard.
More research into demographics needed, says Brazil forum
A pre-Rio+20 science meeting has called for a more integrated understanding of the impact of demographics on development.
Your guide to science and technology at Rio+20
How will science and technology fare at the Rio+20 summit? Aisling Irwin looks at scientists' demands and assesses their chances.
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