http://www.scidev.net/ Latest news on forum on science, technology and innovation for sustainable development and the developing world. en http://rss.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/forum-on-science-technology-and-innovation-for-sustainable-development/news/ Sri Lanka has launched an Office of Science, Technology and Innovation to promote partnerships for innovation.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/forum-on-science-technology-and-innovation-for-sustainable-development/news/sri-lanka-launches-office-to-foster-innovation.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_forumonsciencetechnologyandinnovationforsustainabledevelopmentThu, 14 Mar 2013 06:02:23 GMTDeveloping nations should fight piracy and improve ICT infrastructure to ensure strong local software sectors reach their potential, says report.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/forum-on-science-technology-and-innovation-for-sustainable-development/news/local-software-can-spur-development-says-un-report-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_forumonsciencetechnologyandinnovationforsustainabledevelopmentTue, 08 Jan 2013 05:19:17 GMTInclusive, affordable innovation — as exemplified in India — can help meet development goals, an OECD conference hears.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/forum-on-science-technology-and-innovation-for-sustainable-development/news/india-s-shift-to-inclusive-innovation-is-a-model-to-follow-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_forumonsciencetechnologyandinnovationforsustainabledevelopmentThu, 03 Jan 2013 04:53:34 GMTDespite criticisms from some developing countries about the idea of a green economy, the OECD will hold talks on green growth at Rio+20.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/forum-on-science-technology-and-innovation-for-sustainable-development/news/oecd-launches-green-economy-consultation-with-developing-countries.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_forumonsciencetechnologyandinnovationforsustainabledevelopmentMon, 18 Jun 2012 11:00:57 GMTThe message from Rio+20 is for practical action to deliver existing targets. Scientists must identify and overcome barriers to change.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/forum-on-science-technology-and-innovation-for-sustainable-development/editorials/science-can-do-more-for-sustainable-development.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_forumonsciencetechnologyandinnovationforsustainabledevelopmentFri, 15 Jun 2012 17:53:32 GMTRenewable energy production in the developing world is threatened by climate change, a Latin American study has found.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/forum-on-science-technology-and-innovation-for-sustainable-development/news/climate-change-will-reduce-renewable-energy-capacity-warn-scientists.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_forumonsciencetechnologyandinnovationforsustainabledevelopmentFri, 15 Jun 2012 17:18:33 GMTSocial scientists meeting in Rio are campaigning for greater integration of social science into research on global environmental change.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/forum-on-science-technology-and-innovation-for-sustainable-development/news/social-scientists-demand-bigger-role-in-environmental-research.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_forumonsciencetechnologyandinnovationforsustainabledevelopmentFri, 15 Jun 2012 12:24:33 GMTMaterials scientists are proposing to forecast bottlenecks in the development of technologies for sustainable development using a roadmap.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/forum-on-science-technology-and-innovation-for-sustainable-development/news/roadmap-might-end-bottlenecks-in-sustainable-technology.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_forumonsciencetechnologyandinnovationforsustainabledevelopmentThu, 14 Jun 2012 17:46:32 GMTThe International Council for Science plans to launch a ten-year initiative next year to study urban health across the developing world.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/forum-on-science-technology-and-innovation-for-sustainable-development/news/icsu-to-launch-global-initiative-for-monitoring-urban-health.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_forumonsciencetechnologyandinnovationforsustainabledevelopmentThu, 14 Jun 2012 12:07:48 GMTThe Philippines has adapted a US online agriculture portal — potentially paving the way for e-extension services in the developing world.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/forum-on-science-technology-and-innovation-for-sustainable-development/news/us-agriculture-portal-adapted-for-philippine-farmers.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_forumonsciencetechnologyandinnovationforsustainabledevelopmentWed, 13 Jun 2012 15:55:17 GMTA forum launched this week is aiming to consolidate existing research on sustainable consumption and production.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/forum-on-science-technology-and-innovation-for-sustainable-development/news/global-forum-to-collate-research-on-sustainable-consumption-production.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_forumonsciencetechnologyandinnovationforsustainabledevelopmentWed, 13 Jun 2012 12:37:16 GMTDeveloping world regions should push forward their ST&I issues — even if these don't make the final Rio+20 text, a conference has heard.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/forum-on-science-technology-and-innovation-for-sustainable-development/news/regional-science-communities-to-meet-to-push-post-rio-20-agenda.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_forumonsciencetechnologyandinnovationforsustainabledevelopmentTue, 12 Jun 2012 16:38:37 GMTA pre-Rio+20 science meeting has called for a more integrated understanding of the impact of demographics on development.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/forum-on-science-technology-and-innovation-for-sustainable-development/news/more-research-into-demographics-needed-says-brazil-forum-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_forumonsciencetechnologyandinnovationforsustainabledevelopmentTue, 12 Jun 2012 13:01:43 GMTHow will science and technology fare at the Rio+20 summit? Aisling Irwin looks at scientists' demands and assesses their chances.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/forum-on-science-technology-and-innovation-for-sustainable-development/features/your-guide-to-science-and-technology-at-rio-20-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_forumonsciencetechnologyandinnovationforsustainabledevelopmentTue, 12 Jun 2012 12:01:00 GMT http://c96265.r65.cf3.rackcdn.com/logo_small.gif http://www.scidev.net/