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Talking clean tech at Copenhagen

As the climate talks approach, our collection examines how poor nations can obtain the technologies they need to tackle and adapt to climate change.

Sub-Saharan Africa news in brief: 22 October–3 November 2009

Tanzanian farmers to receive training, new tool improves antimalarial dosage, South Africa's top satellite unable to send data, and more.

News

Malaria vaccine strategy aims for eradication

The PATH Malaria Vaccine Initiative has outlined its ambitions for the next generation of vaccines.

6 November 2009 | EN
Source: Nature

Herbs have a role in fighting malaria, conference hears

Scientists should investigate herbal malaria remedies as they are more affordable for the very poor, the MIM meeting was told.

6 November 2009 | EN
Source: IRIN

Features

The state of South African science

Post-apartheid South African science faces many challenges but boosts in science spending mean the country is making strides.

12 October 2009 | EN | 中文
Source: TWAS

Climate change and insect-borne disease: Facts and figures

Priya Shetty explains the links between climate change and insect-borne disease, and outlines priorities for developing country policymakers.

9 September 2009 | EN | ES | FR | 中文


Editorial

Clean technology as a public good

Clean technology to meet poor communities' needs must lie at the heart of any sustainable strategy to combat climate change.

5 November 2009 | EN | 中文

Opinions

No simple solution to livestock and climate change

Simply reducing livestock farming in developing countries will neither cut emissions nor benefit the poor, says livestock expert Carlos Seré.

5 November 2009 | EN

Africa Analysis: Progress on science spending?

After 2006's commitment to one per cent GDP spending on science, is Africa keeping up, falling behind or investing, asks Linda Nordling.

29 October 2009 | EN