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Iran urged to stamp out plagiarism
Iranian professors around the world are petitioning colleagues in Iran to attack plagiarism after alleged instances in academic journals.
NEWS | 26 October 2009 | EN
Benin farmers unite against effects of climate change
Local knowledge forms the backbone of a programme in Benin that aims to help farmers adapt to the effects of climate change.
Climate change 'will leave 25 million more children hungry'
Crop yields will plummet and millions more children will go hungry unless agricultural practices adapt to climate change, warns a report.
Chinese scientists to make science advice public
The Chinese Academy of Sciences is considering making its reports to government public.
New coalition to champion human right to science
Scientists have formed a coalition to uphold the human right to enjoy the benefits of scientific progress and its applications.
Petition launched for suspended South African water expert
Anthony Turton, an expert in water research management, criticised the South African CSIR and government over the looming water crisis.
NEWS | 5 December 2008 | EN
Scientist–policymaker misunderstandings 'hindering research'
Strained relations between scientists and policymakers are hindering efforts to improve African health, warn experts.
Costa Rica launches Google innovation community
Costa Rica's Ministry of Science has introduced a Google group to encourage its citizens to suggest and discuss innovative ideas.
Scientists 'can help Africa adapt to climate change'
African nations should heed scientific advice when deciding on climate change issues, says a scientist at a symposium in Africa.
NEWS | 22 October 2008 | EN
Remember small-scale farmers, policymakers told
New policies to cut greenhouse gas emissions from the livestock sector should take into account the effects on small farms, say scientists.
NEWS | 14 October 2008 | EN
Survey backs 'intermediaries' in science communication
The role of intermediaries between scientists and policymakers in boosting science communication has been endorsed by an international survey.
Uganda pilots scientist–MP 'shadowing scheme'
The Uganda National Academy of Science will trial a new pairing scheme where scientists shadow MPs and vice versa.
NEWS | 8 July 2008 | EN
Science communicators rise to climate challenge
Science communicators from across the globe have put together a series of recommendations for better communicating climate change.
UK boosts application and communication of research
The UK government has launched a new strategy to help developing countries apply technology to the needs of the poor.
NEWS | 23 April 2008 | EN
African ministerial council outlines scientific targets
Collective commitment and better engagement are needed to further African science, say members of the ministerial council on science and technology.
NEWS | 16 November 2007 | EN
Policy advice 'poses challenge' for Africa academies
Africa's science academies are improving their engagement with policymakers, but anticipate further challenges ahead.
Scientists and MPs agree: it's good to talk
Delegates at a workshop in Kenya agree that links between scientists and politicians must improve to move science and technology up the agenda.
NEWS | 3 July 2007 | EN
Rwanda launches its science research council
Rwanda's first science research council will coordinate the country's research and promote the value of science to the public.
NEWS | 5 February 2007 | EN
African academies urge politicians not to ignore them
African science academies call for governments to include them in improving and assessing policy decisions, particularly in the run-up to the AU summit.
NEWS | 20 November 2006 | EN
New centre to advise Muslim world on science policy
A research centre set to open in Pakistan will help Muslim countries create effective science policies and systems of innovation.
NEWS | 10 July 2006 | EN
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