.jpg "rice paddy_Vietnam_Flickr_Amit (Sydney).jpg")
Billions face food shortages this century, warns study
Rising temperatures could cut harvests of staple crops by up to 40 per cent, says a new analysis.
9 January 2009 | EN
SciDev.Net
Science and Development Network
News, views and information about science, technology and the developing world
News
Here is a list of the latest articles
Obama brings internationalist outlook to US science
The world's poor are likely to benefit from key science-related appointments in the president-elect's administration.
22 December 2008 | EN
Information key to climate change adaptation, say small farmers
An Ethiopia-based study has revealed that access to information is one of the most important factors for small farmers adapting to climate change.
18 December 2008 | EN
Monitoring carbon storage 'more effective than closing power plants'
New research reveals that using existing technologies to monitor carbon storage could save more carbon than closing power plants.
UN climate chief calls for green technology 'revolution'
Incremental changes do not work when it comes to sustainable technologies, says UN climate chief Yvo de Boer.
28 November 2008 | EN
Scientists 'can help Africa adapt to climate change'
African nations should heed scientific advice when deciding on climate change issues, says a scientist at a symposium in Africa.
22 October 2008 | EN
Pakistan launches task force on climate change
The effects of climate change on Pakistan's agriculture, economy and natural resources are the focus of a newly formed task force.
21 October 2008 | EN
World's crops to be screened for climate traits
Researchers in developing countries will screen thousands of crops for traits to help them adapt to climate change.
São Paulo to invest $63 million on climate research
São Paulo will invest US$63 million in interdisciplinary research on global climate change and its impact on Brazil.
Bangladesh steps up to tackle climate change
Bangladesh has prepared a new action plan to tackle the impacts of climate change.
11 September 2008 | EN
Middle East climate predictions 'less certain'
A study finds that predictions of climate change induced water shortages in the Middle East are not as certain as previously thought.
.jpg "Nevado Salkantay in Peru")
Andean countries to reduce impact of glacial melting
Andean countries have launched a four-year, US$22 million plan to reduce the impact of climate change on glaciers.
2 September 2008 | ES
Human rights a 'compass' for climate change policies
Human rights can serve as a valuable guide for climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies, according to a report.
South Asian nations join forces to tackle climate change
South Asian nations have agreed on a three-year plan to lessen climate change impacts in the region.
Source: IRIN
India launches climate change action plan
India has released a national action plan on climate change focusing on renewable energy but without targets to curb emissions.
4 July 2008 | EN
Egyptian centre to push Middle East renewables
Egypt has set up a regional centre of excellence for renewable energy for the Middle East and North Africa.
2 July 2008 | EN
.jpg "farmers in Mexico")
Mexico and Central America 'to have environmental plan'
Mexico and Central America have agreed to create a plan addressing climate change for 2009.
23 June 2008 | ES
G8 science ministers to expand low carbon R&D
Science ministers from the G8 countries have pledged to boost funding for research and development to create a low-carbon economy.
Source: CORDIS News
Southern collaboration 'key to adaptation', says climate scientist
To adapt to climate change developing countries must share knowledge and learn from each other, says a leading climate scientist.
African farmers 'adjusting to climate change'
Some African farmers are using innovative, locally-relevant methods to adapt to their changing environments, according to case studies.
