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Opinions archive results 1-15 of 15 in Science Communication and Influencing policymakers
Get biodiversity science to decision-makers
Establishing an effective science–policy interface is key to combating biodiversity loss, say Harold Mooney and Georgina Mace.
OPINION | 28 September 2009 | EN
The challenge of reporting on climate change and health
Reporting on how climate change affects health is a real challenge — screen your sources and find reliable experts, says Asefaw Getachew.
Research collaboration crucial to meet food demands
Agricultural researchers in the North and South must work together to help farmers boost crop yields, says agriculturalist Adel El-Beltagy.
OPINION | 13 August 2009 | EN
Africa Analysis: Who needs chief scientific advisors?
Should African governments be following the trend in appointing chief scientific advisors, asks Linda Nordling.
How the media is creating a climate for change
IPCC chair R. K. Pachauri calls on journalists to maintain focus on the scientific rationale for action in their coverage of climate change.
Everyone must be involved in earthquake planning
Everyone — from scientists to the public — has a role to play in preparing for earthquakes, says a Nature editorial.
Scientists: wake up and communicate!
Researchers in developing nations must become 'communicating scientists', sharing their knowledge beyond academia, says Valerie Corfield.
Scientists failing to communicate
Scientists need to communicate better to improve the uptake of advancing technology, says Joseph Othieno.
OPINION | 27 January 2009 | EN
Poor countries' media must tackle climate change
Climate-change reporting is woefully inadequate because too often editors lack interest and assign writers without expertise, says James Fahn.
China's top-down science communication fails its people
Scientists, not government, should lead efforts to explain the benefits and risks of modern technology, says Li Daguang.
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
A little advice goes a long way
Strong advisory bodies can help Africa strengthen the role of science and innovation in development, argues Calestous Juma.
OPINION | 13 June 2007 | EN
Key issues for the African Union summit
Last month, SciDev.Net launched a discussion group to ensure the views of African scientists, policymakers, communicators, funders and investors are heard in the run-up to the African Union summit.
OPINION | 25 October 2006 | EN
Highway to freedom: science policy research in Africa
To vanquish poverty, Africa needs a new cadre of policy researchers with expertise in the role of science and technology in development, argues Osita Ogbu.
OPINION | 20 September 2006 | EN
Conservationists and policymakers need to talk
Better communication would ensure that conservation policies are based on scientific evidence, says this Nature editorial.
OPINION | 29 September 2005 | EN
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