https://www.scidev.net/global/rss.xml/?type=topic&rssname=governanceGovernance RSS feeds.Thu, 11 Jun 2026 01:09:44 GMTenhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/cooling-poverty-affects-2bn-as-heat-risks-swell/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/cooling-poverty-affects-2bn-as-heat-risks-swell/Informal workers and women are among those most at risk as poor infrastructure compounds heat risks. Fri, 5 Jun 2026 05:36:58 GMT+0000Mohammed El-Saidhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/iran-war-hits-centres-of-hope-halts-science-research/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/iran-war-hits-centres-of-hope-halts-science-research/Science leaders warn of ‘brain drain’ and stalled scientific progress after airstrikes hit more than 30 universities. Thu, 7 May 2026 02:26:37 GMT+0000Mohammed El-Saidhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/toxic-fallout-from-gulf-war-could-last-decades/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/toxic-fallout-from-gulf-war-could-last-decades/Bombing of oil facilities in the Gulf is contaminating air, soil and water systems, experts warn. Mon, 23 Mar 2026 03:31:24 GMT+0000Mohammed El-Saidhttps://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/uk-aid-cuts-demand-repair-not-retreat-to-save-lives/https://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/uk-aid-cuts-demand-repair-not-retreat-to-save-lives/UK aid cuts demand justice-led solutions to repair the harm, writes Katie Husselby, director of Action for Global Health. Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:07:51 GMT+0000Katie Husselbyhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/science-academies-failing-to-put-women-at-the-top/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/science-academies-failing-to-put-women-at-the-top/Female representation at the head of science academies has barely changed in the last decade, report shows. Wed, 11 Feb 2026 07:41:31 GMT+0000Aleida Rueda, Ruth Douglashttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/one-health-strong-on-paper-weak-where-outbreaks-begin/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/one-health-strong-on-paper-weak-where-outbreaks-begin/Across Africa, One Health is endorsed at the top but often breaks down where outbreaks start. Wed, 4 Feb 2026 11:05:52 GMT+0000Albert Oppong-Ansahhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/african-scientists-push-for-homegrown-pharma-innovation/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/african-scientists-push-for-homegrown-pharma-innovation/African scientists push for regional pharmaceutical product development as donor funding declines. Fri, 30 Jan 2026 01:57:07 GMT+0000Gilbert Nakweyahttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/cop30-indigenous-people-demand-protection-for-forests/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/cop30-indigenous-people-demand-protection-for-forests/Extractive industries threaten millions of hectares of forest—and the indigenous communities who live there. Wed, 12 Nov 2025 12:00:10 GMT+0000Aleida Ruedahttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/turn-crisis-into-opportunity-african-health-leaders/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/turn-crisis-into-opportunity-african-health-leaders/Health leaders meeting in South Africa highlight progress in regional vaccine manufacturing. Fri, 24 Oct 2025 06:19:05 GMT+0000Edwin Naiduhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/gaza-bottles-of-hope-unlikely-to-succeed-experts-warn/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/gaza-bottles-of-hope-unlikely-to-succeed-experts-warn/Attempts to send Gaza food aid by sea in plastic bottles are met with caution by ocean experts. Fri, 22 Aug 2025 01:39:56 GMT+0000Hazem Badrhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/sri-lanka-ban-halts-crucial-marine-data-collection/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/sri-lanka-ban-halts-crucial-marine-data-collection/Scientists say an aborted Norwegian research vessel mission has disrupted advances in ocean knowledge. Mon, 14 Jul 2025 01:25:45 GMT+0000Malaka Rodrigohttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/india-pakistan-water-pact-outdated-in-climate-era/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/india-pakistan-water-pact-outdated-in-climate-era/Suspended Indus Water Treaty should be reworked to factor in climate change and other realities, say specialists. Tue, 3 Jun 2025 03:26:27 GMT+0000Ranjit Devrajhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/pandemic-treaty-must-secure-rights-for-poorest/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/pandemic-treaty-must-secure-rights-for-poorest/Details on pathogen sharing yet to be arranged. Wed, 21 May 2025 03:09:09 GMT+0000John Musenzehttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/southeast-asia-set-to-miss-sdgs-to-end-diseases-by-2030/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/southeast-asia-set-to-miss-sdgs-to-end-diseases-by-2030/Southeast Asian countries look set to miss 2030 health goals, but experts resist suggestion of extended timeline. Tue, 6 May 2025 02:19:30 GMT+0000Sanjeet Bagcchihttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/tidal-flooding-on-indian-lake-demands-lasting-solutions/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/tidal-flooding-on-indian-lake-demands-lasting-solutions/Communities on the banks of India’s Vembanad Lake face an uncertain future as ocean surges and flooding worsen with climate change. Wed, 9 Apr 2025 05:17:50 GMT+0000K.S. Harikrishnanhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/myanmar-quake-relief-slowed-by-info-blackout-red-tape/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/myanmar-quake-relief-slowed-by-info-blackout-red-tape/Communications blackouts and military bureaucracy hinder aid efforts in war-torn Myanmar after deadly earthquake. Thu, 3 Apr 2025 11:39:33 GMT+0000Joel Adrianohttps://www.scidev.net/global/scidev-net-investigates/human-costs-of-us-aid-cuts-laid-bare-as-uk-follows/https://www.scidev.net/global/scidev-net-investigates/human-costs-of-us-aid-cuts-laid-bare-as-uk-follows/From HIV services to volcano monitoring, the loss of USAID funding is putting millions of lives at risk around the world, as planned UK cuts threaten a further blow. Tue, 11 Mar 2025 11:45:49 GMT+0000Sonia el-Ali, John Musenze, Ruth Douglas, Aleida Rueda, Claudia Caruana, Abdul Qader Othmanhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/global-aid-sector-reeling-as-trump-dismantles-usaid/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/global-aid-sector-reeling-as-trump-dismantles-usaid/NGOs around the world are left in confusion over the Trump administration’s plans to dismantle USAID. Tue, 4 Feb 2025 02:38:08 GMT+0000Ruth Douglas, Sonya Al-Alihttps://www.scidev.net/global/explainer/why-african-men-should-get-tested-for-prostate-cancer/https://www.scidev.net/global/explainer/why-african-men-should-get-tested-for-prostate-cancer/As research highlights genetic risks for African men, early testing for prostate cancer is vital and needn’t be invasive. Thu, 5 Dec 2024 01:52:40 GMT+0000Paul Adepojuhttps://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/double-standards-as-israel-not-treated-like-russia/https://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/double-standards-as-israel-not-treated-like-russia/Russian scientists have been barred from international collaborations, while Israeli counterparts have not. Fri, 22 Nov 2024 10:44:01 GMT+0000Ben Deighton