- SciDev
- 13/11/20 01:00
Women take centre stage as one of the poorest communities in the Bolivian highlands makes the most of their crop.
Women take centre stage as one of the poorest communities in the Bolivian highlands makes the most of their crop.
TUESDAY 19. NOVEMBER 2013
The continent shows how to cooperate on research despite scarce resources, say scientists at the UN climate summit.
The campaigner discusses climate adaptation policies and a mechanism designed to compensate affected countries.
MONDAY 18. NOVEMBER 2013
Young people will showcase their ICT innovations for tackling development problems at a UN event this week.
The climate economist talks about the UN’s mitigation programmes aimed at improving national climate resilience.
The disconnect between research and pledges to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions may undermine a climate deal.
FRIDAY 15. NOVEMBER 2013
A UNESCO report urges more integrated research on how societies are transformed by environmental and climate change.
By 2100, the acidity of the ocean could increase by 170 per cent, destroying marine ecosystems and livelihoods.
In this podcast, Dominique Kuitsouc talks to Lou Del Bello about the expectations of African delegates for COP19.
THURSDAY 14. NOVEMBER 2013
Humanitarian agencies are moving from paper to digital files in organising disaster relief with software solutions.
Thinking in terms of loss and damage may help developing nations cope with climate change, COP19 hears in Warsaw.
An update of 2006 roadmap sets new targets for more efficacious vaccines that can eliminate malaria.
The problems with donated wheelchairs show why assistive technology must be low-tech and sustainable, says Sue Coe.
WEDNESDAY 13. NOVEMBER 2013
Setting up one regulatory body would help to overcome a lack of scientific capacity in this field, says study.
In this podcast, Alicia Ilaga talks with Lou Del Bello about building resilience in the face of natural disasters.
Honduras, Myanmar, Haiti, Nicaragua and Bangladesh were worst hit by extreme weather over the past 20 years.
TUESDAY 12. NOVEMBER 2013
Data from small island states in the Pacific are key to better climate models, say delegates at the COP19 summit.
Seedmap hosts an interactive map of case studies on food security, but critics say it paints a one-sided picture.
A Brazilian researcher has devoted himself to protecting local astronomical knowledge before it is lost forever.
MONDAY 11. NOVEMBER 2013
The network is seeking partners to help broaden the scope of its online courses on research writing.
Pollution and overfishing threaten the lake’s ability to support the millions who live near it, finds George Achia.
Scaremongering on environmental migration often ignores the social and economic complications, says Max Martin.
FRIDAY 8. NOVEMBER 2013
The tech could help scientists in the developing world measure harmful pollutants and conserve precious artefacts.
How can you turn a Raspberry Pi computer into a low-cost weather station? Find out in this audio slideshow
THURSDAY 7. NOVEMBER 2013
Development needs more complexity science, says Paul van Gardingen. Andrée Carter argues that science must adapt too.