https://www.scidev.net/global/rss.xml/?type=articletype&rssname=spotlightSpotlights RSS feeds.Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:46:25 GMTenhttps://www.scidev.net/global/spotlight/africas-crisis-cop/https://www.scidev.net/global/spotlight/africas-crisis-cop/Mon, 24 Oct 2022 11:27:23 GMT+0000https://www.scidev.net/global/spotlight/the-new-frontier/https://www.scidev.net/global/spotlight/the-new-frontier/Wed, 30 Mar 2022 07:49:24 GMT+0000https://www.scidev.net/global/spotlight/the-road-to-climate-justice/https://www.scidev.net/global/spotlight/the-road-to-climate-justice/In this Spotlight, we map out the long and difficult road to climate justice for frontline communities. Mon, 13 Dec 2021 08:14:27 GMT+0000https://www.scidev.net/global/spotlight/feeding-the-future/https://www.scidev.net/global/spotlight/feeding-the-future/As the world grapples with both rising hunger and obesity, how can science solve our global food crisis? Mon, 16 Aug 2021 12:05:51 GMT+0000https://www.scidev.net/global/spotlight/the-next-pandemic/https://www.scidev.net/global/spotlight/the-next-pandemic/The warnings are clear – more diseases will follow the coronavirus pandemic. Mon, 6 Jul 2020 02:03:24 GMT+0000https://www.scidev.net/global/spotlight/predicting-outbreaks-with-satellites/https://www.scidev.net/global/spotlight/predicting-outbreaks-with-satellites/Satellites are helping communities recover from the destruction of wars and natural disasters. And, data from satellites could help predict future coronavirus outbreaks around the globe. Mon, 30 Mar 2020 12:43:15 GMT+0000https://www.scidev.net/global/spotlight/plugging-the-gaps-in-disabilities/https://www.scidev.net/global/spotlight/plugging-the-gaps-in-disabilities/Innovative technologies are improving the lives of people with disabilities in developing countries but stark research gaps stymie progress. Sat, 30 Nov 2019 10:48:59 GMT+0000https://www.scidev.net/global/spotlight/ai-for-development/https://www.scidev.net/global/spotlight/ai-for-development/How can AI assist sustainable development? And how do we mitigate the risks of this technology in the Global South? Wed, 16 Oct 2019 10:24:48 GMT+0000https://www.scidev.net/global/spotlight/antimicrobial-resistance-a-global-crisis/https://www.scidev.net/global/spotlight/antimicrobial-resistance-a-global-crisis/How can we avert a return to a pre-antibiotic era and safeguard future generations from deadly diseases? Sat, 6 Jul 2019 06:35:46 GMT+0000https://www.scidev.net/global/spotlight/the-scourge-of-snakebite/https://www.scidev.net/global/spotlight/the-scourge-of-snakebite/Centuries-old treatments are in dire need of an update Tue, 18 Dec 2018 12:34:35 GMT+0000https://www.scidev.net/global/spotlight/technology-for-peace-spotlight/https://www.scidev.net/global/spotlight/technology-for-peace-spotlight/Our Spotlight explores the creative uses of communication tools to counter conflict, their promise and limitations. Wed, 13 Jul 2016 10:54:50 GMT+0000https://www.scidev.net/global/spotlight/mental-health-spotlight/https://www.scidev.net/global/spotlight/mental-health-spotlight/Our Spotlight explores mental illness in poverty and conflict — the evidence, stigma and innovations for better care. Wed, 9 Mar 2016 03:05:47 GMT+0000https://www.scidev.net/global/spotlight/shelter-crisis-rebuilding-storm-spotlight/https://www.scidev.net/global/spotlight/shelter-crisis-rebuilding-storm-spotlight/Our Spotlight asks what can be learned from planning, innovation and rebuilding after disaster to secure safe homes. Wed, 18 Nov 2015 05:41:32 GMT+0000https://www.scidev.net/global/spotlight/joint-action-climate-change-spotlight/https://www.scidev.net/global/spotlight/joint-action-climate-change-spotlight/This Spotlight examines the risks of separating climate from development policy and asks how agendas can be aligned. Mon, 28 Sep 2015 06:09:33 GMT+0000https://www.scidev.net/global/spotlight/ebola-health-emergency-response/https://www.scidev.net/global/spotlight/ebola-health-emergency-response/Our Spotlight asks how response systems can better manage communication and the social context of health crises. Wed, 15 Apr 2015 05:15:41 GMT+0000https://www.scidev.net/global/spotlight/transforming-cities-sustainability/https://www.scidev.net/global/spotlight/transforming-cities-sustainability/Our Spotlight explores how planning and tech can help transform urban areas facing unsustainable growth. Fri, 7 Nov 2014 06:06:07 GMT+0000https://www.scidev.net/global/spotlight/higher-education-africa/https://www.scidev.net/global/spotlight/higher-education-africa/This Spotlight explores how graduate training should change to better meet Africa’s development needs. Thu, 12 Jun 2014 04:57:20 GMT+0000https://www.scidev.net/global/spotlight/big-data-for-development/https://www.scidev.net/global/spotlight/big-data-for-development/This Spotlight explores big data, its risks and benefits and what could hinder its potential to foster development. Tue, 1 Apr 2014 10:43:09 GMT+0000https://www.scidev.net/global/spotlight/ensuring-food-security-for-the-future/https://www.scidev.net/global/spotlight/ensuring-food-security-for-the-future/This Spotlight explores food insecurity and how progress can be made to ensure access to enough nutritious food. Fri, 15 Nov 2013 11:51:30 GMT+0000https://www.scidev.net/global/spotlight/producing-food-sustainably/https://www.scidev.net/global/spotlight/producing-food-sustainably/Our Spotlight focuses on sustainable agriculture and asks how science and technology can help boost productivity within resource limits. Wed, 9 Oct 2013 06:08:36 GMT+0000