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News, views and information about science, technology and the developing world
Climate change is the greatest challenge facing the world today. Long-term development planning must now include measures to deal with it.
Opinions and Analysis
Countries must prepare for and adapt to cyclone impacts
Preparing for cyclones can save lives, but to save livelihoods nations must also help people adapt to cyclones' impacts, says Saleemul Huq.
8 October 2008
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Trade and climate policies must be linked post-2012
Emissions from China's export industry are everyone's responsibility — future trade and climate policy must be linked, says Glen Peters.
Small island states must lead by example
30 September 2008
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Source: Tiempo Climate Newswatch
Policy Briefs
An integrated approach to disaster management
An analysis of integrating disaster management in developing countries in the context of increased disaster risk from climate change.
8 October 2008
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Source: UN-DESA
To be resilient to climate change, Africa must adapt
Better integration of science and policy in Africa is crucial for effective adaptation to climate change, concluded an international workshop.
30 July 2007
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Source: IIED/Tyndall Centre
News and Features
WHO sets the agenda for climate and health research
The WHO has developed a research agenda to better understand the human health impacts of climate change.
India's storming cyclone research
Bay of Bengal cyclones are often hugely destructive. India hopes to cut deaths in the region through improved storm prediction and research.
Chile to invest US$ 13 million in biofuels research
7 October 2008
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