http://www.scidev.net/ Latest news on [adaptation] and the developing world. en http://rss.scidev.net/en/adaptation/news/ Improving access to information technology can help communities assess their own vulnerability and boost local planning, says John Waugh.http://www.scidev.net/en/adaptation/opinions/support-community-mapping-for-climate-adaptation-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_adaptationWed, 08 Feb 2012 17:59:43 GMTSoftware applications, or apps, that help solve East African farmers' climate problems have received cash prizes in the Apps4Africa competition.http://www.scidev.net/en/adaptation/news/software-apps-for-african-farmers-win-prizes.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_adaptationWed, 08 Feb 2012 17:27:56 GMTHigher temperatures could decrease wheat yields by causing the crop to age prematurely.http://www.scidev.net/en/adaptation/news/high-temperatures-make-wheat-old-before-its-time-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_adaptationWed, 08 Feb 2012 17:20:12 GMTA report by the UN secretary-general's panel on global sustainability adds weight to calls for more science in policymaking.http://www.scidev.net/en/adaptation/news/un-needs-greater-integration-between-science-and-policy-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_adaptationFri, 03 Feb 2012 16:25:35 GMTSouth-East Asia has suffered from neglecting planning for disasters. Governments must heed the warnings and act now, argues Crispin Maslog.http://www.scidev.net/en/adaptation/opinions/asia-pacific-analysis-be-proactive-on-disaster-planning-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_adaptationThu, 26 Jan 2012 18:10:54 GMTScientists can help advance policies to promote agricultural practices that can reduce emissions and boost yields.http://www.scidev.net/en/adaptation/policy-briefs/advancing-agricultural-adaptation-and-mitigation-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_adaptationTue, 24 Jan 2012 17:48:50 GMTAfrican smallholders could benefit from both cash crops and carbon payments by planting trees such as mango and cashew around their homes.http://www.scidev.net/en/adaptation/news/trees-near-homes-boost-incomes-sequester-carbon.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_adaptationMon, 16 Jan 2012 17:19:38 GMTJapan is to help Vietnam develop a satellite programme to help combat the effects of climate change and natural disasters.http://www.scidev.net/en/adaptation/news/vietnam-to-launch-earth-monitoring-satellites.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_adaptationFri, 13 Jan 2012 17:35:40 GMTTrees can influence the local climate, but they are being left out of global climate models and predictions, according to scientists.http://www.scidev.net/en/adaptation/news/include-trees-in-climate-modelling-say-scientists.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_adaptationFri, 13 Jan 2012 17:12:31 GMTDeveloping countries could prepare better for extreme weather events if they used more than one weather model, say scientists.http://www.scidev.net/en/adaptation/news/latest-models-could-give-asia-ten-day-flood-warnings-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_adaptationTue, 10 Jan 2012 17:08:12 GMTAfrica must make sure its grassroots innovations can benefit from a new global green technology support mechanism, argues Linda Nordling.http://www.scidev.net/en/adaptation/opinions/africa-analysis-seize-the-moment-on-climate-tech.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_adaptationFri, 06 Jan 2012 16:48:17 GMTA new book on the vulnerabilities of Pacific island fisheries to climate change finds that although some will benefit more are at risk.http://www.scidev.net/en/adaptation/news/pacific-island-fisheries-face-climate-challenge.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_adaptationSat, 31 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMTYet more failure to make much progress on climate change in Durban means that developing countries must exert stronger political pressure.http://www.scidev.net/en/adaptation/editorials/developing-world-must-lead-on-green-economic-policy.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_adaptationFri, 30 Dec 2011 10:00:32 GMTRising temperatures and less rainfall are causing the deaths of swathes of trees across the Sahel region in Africa, a study claims.http://www.scidev.net/en/adaptation/news/climate-change-killing-trees-across-the-sahel-says-study.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_adaptationMon, 19 Dec 2011 17:37:00 GMTThe cities account for more than three quarters of emissions of CO2, are home to half the world population and will be 'highly visible' at Rio +20.http://www.scidev.net/en/adaptation/features/why-city-resilience-will-be-an-issue-at-rio-20-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_adaptationThu, 15 Dec 2011 08:26:38 GMTThe Durban climate talks ended with a global agreement to work towards carbon targets, but critics say key issues have been sidelined.http://www.scidev.net/en/adaptation/news/climate-deal-leaves-questions-on-green-fund-and-tech-transfer-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_adaptationMon, 12 Dec 2011 13:34:26 GMTCity planners can find a way to use existing evidence and deal with uncertainty in designing strategies for climate change adaptation.http://www.scidev.net/en/adaptation/policy-briefs/managing-uncertainty-in-urban-adaptation-planning--1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_adaptationFri, 09 Dec 2011 17:56:10 GMTA report on solar geoengineering argues that extensive research and good governance are essential for safe use of this fledgling technology.http://www.scidev.net/en/adaptation/news/solar-geoengineering-r-d-needs-better-governance-says-report.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_adaptationFri, 09 Dec 2011 17:48:42 GMTFarmers facing climate change will see how those in other parts of the world already survive under the same conditions.http://www.scidev.net/en/adaptation/news/tool-helps-farmers-anticipate-their-future-climate.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_adaptationWed, 07 Dec 2011 18:01:00 GMTThe Uruguayan farming sector has received US$49 million from the World Bank to tackle climate change through science and technology transfer.http://www.scidev.net/en/adaptation/news/uruguay-receives-funds-for-mitigating-climate-change.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_adaptationFri, 02 Dec 2011 09:51:55 GMT http://c96265.r65.cf3.rackcdn.com/logo_small.gif http://www.scidev.net/