SciDev.Net
Science and Development Network
News, views and information about science, technology and the developing world
Producing enough food for a rapidly growing population, and taking care of our planet are two of the world's biggest challenges.
Opinions and Analysis
Mutual respect in the GM crop debate
Indian biotechnologists need to engage GM critics with openness and honesty to win public support.
12 March 2010 | EN
Are new biofuels the ethical answer?
New biofuels offer a sustainable source of energy but we must consider the ethical and social implications, say Joyce Tait and Banji Oyelaran-Oyeyinka.
10 March 2010
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Policy Briefs
Steps to reforming water policies
A five-stage strategy could help reform water policies and institutions, to ensure water security and reduce poverty.
3 March 2010
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Source: Global Water Partnership (GWP)
Improving biosafety regulations for poor farmers
Reforming biosafety regulations can provide poor farmers with better access to genetically modified crops.
23 February 2010
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Source: International Food Policy Research Institute
News and Features
Chile's earthquake knocks out research labs
The massive earthquake in Chile and the resulting tsunami caused extensive damage to research facilities.
12 March 2010
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EN
Sub-Saharan Africa news in brief: 25 February–10 March 2010
Fund targets research for African small farmers, maize for poor soils, researchers study East Coast fever, and more.
10 March 2010
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EN
The marriage of science and rainmakers
5 March 2010
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EN
Practical Guides
Navigating your way around a REDD story
Tips for journalists reporting on issues surrounding the proposed scheme to pay developing countries to protect their forests.
16 December 2009
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Source: Panos London
Information Services
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Cutting crop losses
Food security depends as much on cutting crop losses as developing new plant breeds
Rethinking water
A five-stage strategy from the Global Water Partnership to reform water policies and institutions
Mile-high desert farming
How the Himalayan region of Ladakh is taking steps to control its food destiny
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Eating biodiversity
As biodiversity plunges, an international manifesto calls for `biodiverse agriculture’
Biosafety boost
Seven recommendations for biosafety regulations to improve poor farmers' access to GM technology
