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Strong international policies are needed to stop the biofuel revolution threatening food security for the poor, says Siwa Msangi.

There is a history of resistance to the adverse effects of climate in Africa — so damage isn't inevitable, argues Katharine Vincent.

Public engagement is as vital as technological breakthroughs in controlling animal disease epidemics, says Jakob Zinsstag.

The African media can play a crucial role in communicating climate information to the public, says Patrick Luganda.

The world badly needs a comprehensive, public database of information on bird flu outbreaks in people and animals, says a Nature editorial.