https://www.scidev.net/global/rss.xml/?type=topic&rssname=policy&parent=governancePolicy RSS feeds.Thu, 18 Jun 2026 01:19:56 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/opinions/africas-malaria-fight-needs-stronger-local-research/https://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/africas-malaria-fight-needs-stronger-local-research/As progress on malaria stalls, the case for local research in Africa is stronger than ever Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:44:21 GMT+0000Edwine Barasa, David Mukangahttps://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/cop30-clinches-climate-finance-falters-on-fossil-fuels/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/cop30-clinches-climate-finance-falters-on-fossil-fuels/COP30 plan will see tripling of climate adaptation finance for poor countries, but fossil fuels are kicked down the road. Mon, 24 Nov 2025 03:01:35 GMT+0000Hadeer Elhadaryhttps://www.scidev.net/global/supported-content/latin-american-women-drive-change-in-ai-algorithms/https://www.scidev.net/global/supported-content/latin-american-women-drive-change-in-ai-algorithms/Civil society groups work to root out bias and promote equality in the creation and use of AI. Tue, 18 Nov 2025 11:41:42 GMT+0000Martín De Ambrosiohttps://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/pandemic-threat-isnt-just-the-virus-its-inequality/https://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/pandemic-threat-isnt-just-the-virus-its-inequality/Science can stop outbreaks, but equity is needed to prevent pandemics, writes political scientist Matthew M. Kavanagh. Wed, 5 Nov 2025 11:31:54 GMT+0000Matthew M. Kavanaghhttps://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/qa-rethink-of-african-health-finance-needed-at-un-talks/https://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/qa-rethink-of-african-health-finance-needed-at-un-talks/UN General Assembly could pave the way to critical reforms in African health funding. Thu, 18 Sep 2025 01:06:04 GMT+0000Ogechi Ekeanyanwuhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/peak-flows-in-indias-ganges-river-basin-plummeting/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/peak-flows-in-indias-ganges-river-basin-plummeting/India’s biggest river basin is seeing peak flows deciding by over a sixth every decade. Thu, 3 Jul 2025 02:20:59 GMT+0000Madhukara Puttyhttps://www.scidev.net/global/podcast/unlocking-stronger-food-systems-with-african-research/https://www.scidev.net/global/podcast/unlocking-stronger-food-systems-with-african-research/With food systems under pressure, research can help guide policy, reduce waste, and improve food access. Mon, 30 Jun 2025 08:51:34 GMT+0000https://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/sri-lankas-elephant-corridor-plan-unscientific/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/sri-lankas-elephant-corridor-plan-unscientific/Scientists in Sri Lanka slam government strategy to end elephant-human conflict, calling for evidence-based approach. Fri, 23 May 2025 12:01:35 GMT+0000Malaka Rodrigohttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/fire-tolerant-chinaberry-tree-endorsed-for-forest-planting/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/fire-tolerant-chinaberry-tree-endorsed-for-forest-planting/Indian researchers say the chinaberry tree could be well-suited to replanting efforts after wildfires. Thu, 8 May 2025 02:15:19 GMT+0000Papiya Bhattacharyahttps://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/india-pioneers-emissions-market-for-particulate-matter/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/india-pioneers-emissions-market-for-particulate-matter/World’s first particle emissions market cuts pollution and costs in India’s Surat city. Wed, 30 Apr 2025 12:31:00 GMT+0000Ranjit Devrajhttps://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/as-glaciers-disappear-we-must-act-now-on-black-carbon/https://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/as-glaciers-disappear-we-must-act-now-on-black-carbon/Reducing black carbon emissions is key to preserving glaciers and their life-supporting benefits, writes Pema Gyamtsho, head of the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development. Thu, 10 Apr 2025 03:46:37 GMT+0000Pema Gyamtshohttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/trapped-populations-need-help-to-escape-climate-risks/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/trapped-populations-need-help-to-escape-climate-risks/For many refugees and other populations trapped by poverty and conflict, migration is not an option. So how can they be helped? Mon, 24 Mar 2025 01:50:27 GMT+0000Claudia Caruanahttps://www.scidev.net/global/scidev-net-investigates/africas-sperm-donor-industry-lacks-vital-safeguards/https://www.scidev.net/global/scidev-net-investigates/africas-sperm-donor-industry-lacks-vital-safeguards/Africa's unregulated fertility industry leaves the door open to unethical and potentially harmful practices. Thu, 13 Feb 2025 10:25:38 GMT+0000John Musenzehttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/delhi-pollution-policy-in-doubt-over-crop-burning-data/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/delhi-pollution-policy-in-doubt-over-crop-burning-data/Delhi should rethink its air pollution policies, say researchers, as study finds crop burning is not the main culprit. Mon, 3 Feb 2025 03:28:29 GMT+0000Madhukara Puttyhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/what-trump-win-means-for-global-development-research/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/what-trump-win-means-for-global-development-research/Donald Trump’s second presidency casts doubt over funding for development research, as well as global cooperation on climate and health. Mon, 11 Nov 2024 02:02:05 GMT+0000Dann Okothhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/global-aid-funds-face-fundraising-traffic-jam/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/global-aid-funds-face-fundraising-traffic-jam/As global aid funds line up to replenish their coffers, aid budget cuts could be a major roadblock, warn analysts. Wed, 16 Oct 2024 03:56:03 GMT+0000Cecilia Butini