https://www.scidev.net/global/rss.xml/?type=topic&rssname=science-diplomacy&parent=governanceScience diplomacy RSS feeds.Wed, 17 Jun 2026 04:10:12 GMTenhttps://www.scidev.net/global/explainer/risks-and-opportunities-in-us-global-health-strategy/https://www.scidev.net/global/explainer/risks-and-opportunities-in-us-global-health-strategy/America-first global health strategy focuses on containing infectious disease outbreaks before they hit the US. Tue, 30 Sep 2025 09:32:13 GMT+0000John Musenzehttps://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/qa-unlocking-the-malaria-parasites-genetic-code/https://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/qa-unlocking-the-malaria-parasites-genetic-code/The genetic diversity of the malaria parasite could hold the key to malaria treatment and research in Africa. Tue, 8 Apr 2025 12:55:32 GMT+0000Jackie Oparahttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/future-of-1bn-people-in-south-asia-hinges-on-water-pact/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/future-of-1bn-people-in-south-asia-hinges-on-water-pact/Amid rising water demand in the Hindu Kush Himalaya region, scientists urge collaboration across river basins. Mon, 25 Mar 2024 04:05:16 GMT+0000Athar Parvaizhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/funding-foreign-influence-hinder-african-science-progress/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/funding-foreign-influence-hinder-african-science-progress/African researchers call for supportive policies, increased funding, and a collaborative approach to R&D to address science-policy gaps. Thu, 22 Feb 2024 05:08:26 GMT+0000Paul Adepojuhttps://www.scidev.net/global/supported-content/mentorship-key-to-building-africas-research-capacity/https://www.scidev.net/global/supported-content/mentorship-key-to-building-africas-research-capacity/Scheme supports young scientists, encourages innovation, and forms critical collaborations to help Africa thrive via science. Fri, 22 Dec 2023 06:26:51 GMT+0000Scovian Lillianhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/african-govts-to-coordinate-outbreak-response/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/african-govts-to-coordinate-outbreak-response/Countries in Africa need to develop the capacity within government to coordinate their national outbreak response. Tue, 5 Dec 2023 03:35:44 GMT+0000Deborah Samuelhttps://www.scidev.net/global/supported-content/science-advisory-project-eyes-better-pandemic-response/https://www.scidev.net/global/supported-content/science-advisory-project-eyes-better-pandemic-response/Scientific advisory network aims to strengthen response to future health emergencies. Tue, 28 Nov 2023 05:09:25 GMT+0000Maina Waruruhttps://www.scidev.net/global/supported-content/gender-norms-still-block-african-women-in-science/https://www.scidev.net/global/supported-content/gender-norms-still-block-african-women-in-science/Encouragement from broader society can play a pivotal role, says Tanzanian research chair. Fri, 17 Nov 2023 03:29:10 GMT+0000Aphelele Buqwanahttps://www.scidev.net/global/supported-content/tambo-partnerships-can-transform-research-in-africa/https://www.scidev.net/global/supported-content/tambo-partnerships-can-transform-research-in-africa/Research initiative honouring anti-apartheid icon looks to foster cross-border collaboration. Fri, 3 Nov 2023 04:59:59 GMT+0000Aphelele Buqwanahttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/global-health-in-the-spotlight-at-un-general-assembly/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/global-health-in-the-spotlight-at-un-general-assembly/Global health experts temper expectations ahead of UN General Assembly. Mon, 18 Sep 2023 12:24:02 GMT+0000Ruth Douglashttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/global-south-observers-blocked-from-cop26-negotiations/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/global-south-observers-blocked-from-cop26-negotiations/Urgent action is needed to give those most vulnerable to climate change a voice at COP26, say advocates. Thu, 4 Nov 2021 02:59:55 GMT+0000Fiona Broomhttps://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/qa-how-to-stop-helicopter-research-colonisation/https://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/qa-how-to-stop-helicopter-research-colonisation/Failure to recognise global South researchers has long been a problem, but some journals are now taking action. Fri, 3 Sep 2021 08:39:18 GMT+0000Helen Mendeshttps://www.scidev.net/global/nicaragua-puzzles-over-space-plans-amid-socio-political-turmoil/https://www.scidev.net/global/nicaragua-puzzles-over-space-plans-amid-socio-political-turmoil/Nicaragua creates a national space agency as its scientific community denounces ideological persecution. Tue, 9 Mar 2021 11:00:47 GMT+0000Pablo Corsohttps://www.scidev.net/global/supported-content/q-a-the-elephant-in-the-room-in-nile-basin-reporting/https://www.scidev.net/global/supported-content/q-a-the-elephant-in-the-room-in-nile-basin-reporting/Data gaps and curbs to press freedoms are stifling reporting on Nile water issues, says the head of the Open Water Diplomacy Lab. Fri, 3 Jan 2020 02:41:30 GMT+0000Rehab Abd Almohsenhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/un-seeks-to-plug-data-gap-in-developing-countries/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/un-seeks-to-plug-data-gap-in-developing-countries/Universal access to timely, accurate data is essential to meet 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, say UN leaders. Mon, 30 Sep 2019 02:40:14 GMT+0000Anita Makrihttps://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/most-sdgs-going-into-reverse-un-expert-group-member-1x/https://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/most-sdgs-going-into-reverse-un-expert-group-member-1x/It’s time to raise the alarm, says Jean-Paul Moatti of the French National Research Institute for Development. Tue, 2 Apr 2019 03:18:01 GMT+0000Ben Deightonhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/sesame-award-science-diplomacy-aaas-1/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/sesame-award-science-diplomacy-aaas-1/International recognition is followed by launch of plant to fully power the laboratory with renewable energy. Wed, 27 Feb 2019 01:06:11 GMT+0000Mohamed ELsonpatyhttps://www.scidev.net/global/role-models/q-a-women-leaders-must-fight-gender-bias-in-the-system/https://www.scidev.net/global/role-models/q-a-women-leaders-must-fight-gender-bias-in-the-system/Nazhat Shameem Khan, chief negotiator at the UN’s annual climate talks, on making the system more gender-inclusive. Mon, 17 Sep 2018 02:24:00 GMT+0000Neena Bhandarihttps://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/how-the-islamic-world-can-reclaim-its-role-in-science/https://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/how-the-islamic-world-can-reclaim-its-role-in-science/Muslim-majority countries face a science crisis. Steps in two key areas are being taken to solve it, says Naeem Khan. Wed, 13 Sep 2017 12:55:19 GMT+0000Naeem Khanhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/science-academies-should-influence-education-in-africa/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/science-academies-should-influence-education-in-africa/Academies need to support inclusive education that fosters innovation and entrepreneurship, meeting hears. Mon, 4 Sep 2017 07:22:24 GMT+0000Ochieng’ Ogodo