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International efforts to address climate change that focus on mitigation — the reduction of greenhouse gases — must include developing nations such as Brazil, China and India that are key contributors to emissions.
Opinions and Analysis
Latin America ‘must encourage low-carbon markets’
The challenge for Latin American and Caribbean governments is to combine an approach to development with low-carbon emissions, says Omar Vidal.
3 May 2010
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Source: El Universal
The 'hidden hunger' caused by climate change
Understanding how carbon dioxide impacts food quality is vital to tackle malnutrition effectively, says agricultural researcher Lewis Ziska.
Climate policy: technology not targets
3 December 2009
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Source: Nature
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)
Improving land and water management
Better land and water management could improve yields and help developing countries mitigate and adapt to climate change.
10 December 2009
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Source: NCCR North-South
News and Features
Scientists reject aerosol geoengineering
Pumping aerosols into the atmosphere to prevent climate change could provoke regional conflict, a study suggests.
Chilean agriculture 'must adapt to climate change'
A study shows the main impacts and challenges that Chilean agriculture will face due to a temperature increase of up to 3°C by the end of this century.
4 August 2010
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'Holistic grazing' wins sustainable practice award
13 July 2010
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Vietnamese manure biofuel project scoops prize
5 July 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
Climate change: How to report the story of the century
Reporting on climate change is an important but challenging task. James Fahn explains how to make your stories both accurate and engaging.
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