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Climate change is the greatest challenge facing the world today. Long-term development planning must now include measures to deal with it.
Opinions and Analysis
Maximising Africa's bioenergy potential
African bioenergy projects must focus on new technologies and receive stronger political support, says biofuel expert Emile van Zyl.
1 September 2010
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Africa Analysis: skills needed to draw on climate cash
Africa has woken up to the promise of 'climate cash' — but the skills needed to secure it remain thin on the ground, writes Linda Nordling.
28 July 2010
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Drought-tolerance: a learning challenge for poor farmers
14 July 2010
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Policy Briefs
Mobilising local institutes to aid rural adaptation
Local institutions are key to helping rural smallholders mitigate and adapt to climate change.
22 April 2010
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Source: CGIAR Systemwide Program on Collective Action and Property Rights (CAPRi)
Six hurdles to delivering climate finance
Six key issues threaten the promise of climate finance made to the developing world at UN climate talks in Copenhagen.
11 February 2010
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Source: International Institute for Environment and Development
News and Features
New maize could prepare farmers for climate change
Maize productivity could soar with new drought-tolerant maize varieties as adverse climatic changes loom.
New nuclear tech 'could benefit developing countries'
Developing countries could be part of a global 'nuclear renaissance', with modular and efficient reactor technologies being developed.
Albedo cloud seeding will not dry continents
27 August 2010
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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
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