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News, views and information about science, technology and the developing world
The Millennium Development Goals, aimed at halving poverty by 2015, form a blueprint for international action to tackle the world's main development challenges.
Opinions and Analysis
More research needed into biodiversity–poverty links
Politicians won't act to conserve biodiversity unless they have strong evidence that it is an effective strategy for combating global poverty.
Stronger defences needed against alien species
International co-operation and better early warning systems are key to tackling alien invasive species, says Achim Steiner.
19 April 2010
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Source: BBC Online
African research collaborations must be fair and equal
13 January 2009
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Policy Briefs
Putting adaptation at the heart of development
A four-step plan to help governments integrate adaptation to climate change into development planning and policy.
11 December 2008
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Source: IIED
News and Features
Southern Africa failing to innovate, says study
A review of southern Africa's scientific output finds the region contributes less than one per cent of the world's publications.
Are Gates and CGIAR a good mix for Africa?
What will the Gates Foundation's links to a network of agricultural research centres mean for tackling hunger, asks Yojana Sharma?
26 March 2010
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Crucial childhood diarrhoea research needs ignored
11 March 2009
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