Forestry Deforestation costs outweigh farm benefits Converting forests into farms is not economically viable except in selected regions, says a global study. Water Libyans cry ‘water for oil’ Biotechnology Brazil's 'superbugs' Aid Cash-based food aid World Food Programme to adopt a cash-based aid mechanism for Syrian refugees in Jordan after field study. News: 17/08/17 Africa-Canada scheme funds nanotech to purify water Partnership between Canada, Kenya and South Africa targets cheaper clean-up of water and soil using nanotechnology. Water Funding Pollution Environment R&D News: 16/08/17 Most countries lose out with forest-to-farm conversions Converting forests into farms is not economically viable except in a few regions, says a global study. Forestry Farming Agriculture Environment Policy News: 15/08/17 ‘Superbugs’ found in Brazil’s urban waters Researchers discover several species of multidrug-resistant bacteria in lakes and rivers of major cities. Biotechnology Health Capacity building News: 14/08/17 Libyans protest at severe water crisis Infrastructure problems linked to conflict lead to disrupted supply in major cities, protest and informal trade. Water Vulnerability Conflict Governance Water and power: Mega-dams, mega-damage? From the Amazon to the Mekong, hydropower projects risk impacts on people and environment for low-carbon energy. Leave no child behind: Moving the agenda forward Progress has been made protecting children around the world, but how can we continue this trend, as well as assess children under the radar? How to advance your career in science How do you get on the right path in your scientific career? Here we’ve distilled advice and tips from researchers. Bhutan’s quest for alternative energy Shrinking glaciers and a changing economy are forcing the Bhutanese to question their dependence on hydropower. Mapping trachoma to eliminate blindness Explore how a huge project targeting this infectious eye condition has set the standard for surveying disease.
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News: 11/08/17 Africa’s data revolution probed in UN-backed report First edition of biennial report surveys ‘data ecosystems’ and outlines challenges in using data to boost development. Data Technology SDGs Enterprise ICTs News: 10/08/17 Jordan’s Syrian refugees to get food aid in cash World Food Programme plans to revise its aid mechanism after field study finds clear preference for cash-based aid. Aid Nutrition Conflict Disasters Funding News: 08/08/17 Dengue virus rides Asia’s airline networks Asia’s airline networks are spreading dengue fever, says a study that mapped virus types across the continent. Transport Health Disease Migration News: 07/08/17 Shift to biogas helps revive forests Forests degraded by fuelwood extraction can regenerate if villagers nearby are given alternate fuels, says study. Forestry Energy Conservation Sustainability Environment News: 04/08/17 Latin America bioinformatics project attracts criticism A European initiative aiming to boost use of bioinformatics tools and data sharing has received negative feedback. Data Health Genomics R&D News: 03/08/17 Next-generation mosquito nets on the way Net that protects against insecticide resistance gets interim WHO approval, set to be available by end of the year. Malaria R&D Disease Health Load more
