http://www.scidev.net/ Latest news on science at rio+20 and the developing world. en http://rss.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-at-rio-20/news/ A new platform for organic farming will link farmers to researchers, and help shape and coordinate global research agenda.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-at-rio-20/news/network-to-push-scientific-case-for-organic-farming.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_scienceatrio20Fri, 22 Feb 2013 17:01:10 GMTNew ocean commission will provide informal advice to the UN and firms on issues such as overfishing and gaps in governance of the high seas.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-at-rio-20/news/commission-aims-to-draw-attention-to-deteriorating-oceans--1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_scienceatrio20Fri, 22 Feb 2013 13:22:51 GMTScientists should not present a uniform front when advising decision-makers if it means uncertainties are ignored, a meeting has heard.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-at-rio-20/news/be-open-about-any-uncertainty-in-policy-advice-scientists-told.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_scienceatrio20Thu, 14 Feb 2013 10:53:53 GMTLast week's summit has confirmed that sustainable development will only be achieved through the political leadership of developing countries.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-at-rio-20/editorials/after-rio-20-developing-countries-must-take-the-lead.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_scienceatrio20Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:40:38 GMTRio+20 closed with a new sustainable development agreement — but scientists have criticised it for failing to highlight their potential contribution.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-at-rio-20/news/scientists-criticise-lack-of-urgency-in-rio-20-accord.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_scienceatrio20Mon, 25 Jun 2012 13:25:45 GMTThe creation of a UN science advisory board — announced at Rio+20 — will bring together experts to provide advice on global science issueshttp://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-at-rio-20/news/unesco-to-set-up-un-science-advisory-board.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_scienceatrio20Mon, 25 Jun 2012 11:19:27 GMTThe 'digital divide' has been replaced by the 'broadband divide', say ICT specialists.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-at-rio-20/news/broadband-access-must-expand-to-include-poor-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_scienceatrio20Fri, 22 Jun 2012 17:31:51 GMTMore than 200 educational institutions have signed a declaration to integrate sustainability into curricula and campuses.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-at-rio-20/news/universities-agree-to-take-action-on-sustainability.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_scienceatrio20Fri, 22 Jun 2012 15:19:43 GMTThe Global Energy Assessment, launched at Rio+20, has warned that an extra half billion dollars is required to limit global warming.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-at-rio-20/news/sustainable-energy-budgets-must-increase-says-report.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_scienceatrio20Thu, 21 Jun 2012 16:54:08 GMTAfrica, Brazil and France are coming together to tackle desertification, and have presented their first concrete actions at Rio+20 this week.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-at-rio-20/news/anti-desertification-plan-gets-official-launch-in-rio.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_scienceatrio20Thu, 21 Jun 2012 13:43:11 GMTLatin America and the Caribbean could adapt to climate change by investing just ten per cent of the costs expected from climate change impacts by 2050, says a report.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-at-rio-20/news/strategies-proposed-to-adapt-to-climate-change-in-lac.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_scienceatrio20Wed, 20 Jun 2012 23:44:15 GMTA Rio+20 draft text has been completed ahead of the formal summit, but developing countries say it glosses over several crucial issues.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-at-rio-20/news/rio-20-compromise-draft-text-completed.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_scienceatrio20Wed, 20 Jun 2012 17:53:08 GMTPutting a price on natural resources is proving a challenge for developing nations who say they need international support and training.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-at-rio-20/news/capacity-building-a-major-obstacle-to-natural-capital-accounting.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_scienceatrio20Wed, 20 Jun 2012 17:35:08 GMTThe CGIAR Consortium of International Agricultural Research Centers has officially launched its 15 research programmes at Rio+20.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-at-rio-20/news/us-5-billion-agricultural-research-portfolio-unveiled-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_scienceatrio20Wed, 20 Jun 2012 13:42:50 GMTOrganic agriculture researchers, complaining that they can't source mainstream funding, are to start a network to foster research capacity in developing countries.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-at-rio-20/news/global-network-for-organic-farming-research-announced-at-rio-20.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_scienceatrio20Tue, 19 Jun 2012 17:32:19 GMTA new Inclusive Wealth Indicator (IWI) index has revealed discrepancies between a nation's GDP and other types of capital.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-at-rio-20/news/launch-of-inclusive-wealth-index-reveals-gdp-limitations.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_scienceatrio20Tue, 19 Jun 2012 16:41:35 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/science-at-rio-20/news/oecd-launches-green-economy-consultation-with-developing-countries.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_scienceatrio20Mon, 18 Jun 2012 11:00:57 GMTSustainable development must integrate solutions based on local knowledge and not just top-down tech transfer, a forum has 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