Science and Development Network
News, views and information about science, technology and the developing world
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Putting the science in Rio+20
Diplomats have called for a panel to advise the UN on sustainable development. We look at how it would work, while David Dickson argues that creating such a panel would be a mistake.
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Islam Analysis: Funding science for tangible benefits
Islamic countries' specialist funds need strategic planning and focus on short-term benefits to deliver the goods, says Athar Osama.
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Going local with mapping for adaptation
Improved access to information technology can give local people the data they need to adapt to climate change, says John Waugh.
News
Wikipedia to be free on mobiles in Africa, Middle East
Access to the online encyclopaedia Wikipedia will be free from mobile phones for Orange customers in Africa and the Middle East.
13 February 2012
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Scientists dispute basis for malaria deaths claim
Critics have questioned the methods of a study claiming that the WHO has greatly underestimated the number of malaria fatalities.
10 February 2012
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Call for new indicators of sustainable development
9 February 2012
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Features
How Rio+20 may boost the science in sustainability
Yojana Sharma describes various proposals for a new panel to monitor progress towards sustainable development after Rio+20.
8 February 2012
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The solar researchers aiming to light up Africa
2 February 2012
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Editorial
How not to move forward on achieving sustainability
A new intergovernmental panel would not be the best way of tackling the multifaceted challenges of sustainable development.
Opinions
Islam Analysis: Specialist R&D funds need rethink
R&D funds levied on business must build organisations that offer short-term benefits through a clear strategy, says Athar Osama.
10 February 2012
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Support community mapping for climate adaptation
Improving access to information technology can help communities assess their own vulnerability and boost local planning, says John Waugh.
Research needed to tackle neglected disease uncertainties
7 February 2012
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Source: New Statesman
Africa Analysis: Collaborating too far from home
2 February 2012
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Topic Gateways
Agriculture & Environment
Producing enough food for a rapidly growing population, and taking care of our planet are two of the world's biggest challenges.
Climate Change & Energy
Climate change is the greatest challenge facing the world today. Long-term development planning must now include measures to deal with it.
Health
Healthcare poses a complex challenge for developing countries, interweaving problems of science, health and development.
New
Technologies
New technologies have the potential to accelerate a country's development, but a global technology gap remains.
Science &
Innovation Policy
Developing countries are increasingly recognising the importance of science in developing their economies, and the challenges that entails.
Science
Communication
Scientific information is crucial for a variety of stakeholders, but communicating science poses a challenge for all.
Information Services
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