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Science and Development Network
News, views and information about science, technology and the developing world
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Talking clean tech at Copenhagen
As the climate talks approach, our collection examines how poor nations can obtain the technologies they need to tackle and adapt to climate change.
News
Malaria vaccine strategy aims for eradication
The PATH Malaria Vaccine Initiative has outlined its ambitions for the next generation of vaccines.
6 November 2009
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Source: Nature
Herbs have a role in fighting malaria, conference hears
Scientists should investigate herbal malaria remedies as they are more affordable for the very poor, the MIM meeting was told.
6 November 2009
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Source: IRIN
Swine flu science update: 5 November 2009
5 November 2009
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Features
Climate change's tech transfer challenge
Getting the right technology into poor countries is crucial for fighting climate change but how should we go about it? T. V. Padma investigates.
5 November 2009
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Thinking big — and expensive — in the Saudi desert
23 October 2009
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Source: Science
Editorial
Clean technology as a public good
Clean technology to meet poor communities' needs must lie at the heart of any sustainable strategy to combat climate change.
5 November 2009 | EN
Opinions
No simple solution to livestock and climate change
Simply reducing livestock farming in developing countries will neither cut emissions nor benefit the poor, says livestock expert Carlos Seré.
5 November 2009
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Global community must urgently tackle undernutrition
An editorial in The Lancet highlights the extent of undernutrition in the developing world and calls for urgent global action.
4 November 2009
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Source: The Lancet
Africa Analysis: Progress on science spending?
29 October 2009
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Topic Gateways
Agriculture & Environment
Producing enough food for a rapidly growing population, and taking care of our planet are two of the world's biggest challenges.
Climate Change & Energy
Climate change is the greatest challenge facing the world today. Long-term development planning must now include measures to deal with it.
Health
Healthcare poses a complex challenge for developing countries, interweaving problems of science, health and development.
New
Technologies
New technologies have the potential to accelerate a country's development, but a global technology gap remains.
Science &
Innovation Policy
Developing countries are increasingly recognising the importance of science in developing their economies, and the challenges that entails.
Science
Communication
Scientific information is crucial for a variety of stakeholders, but communicating science poses a challenge for all.
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