http://www.scidev.net/ Latest news on influencing policymakers and the developing world. en http://rss.scidev.net/en/science-communication/influencing-policymakers/news/ Should African governments be following the trend in appointing chief scientific advisors, asks Linda Nordling.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/influencing-policymakers/africa-analysis-who-needs-chief-scientific-advisor.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_influencingpolicymakersTue, 30 Jun 2009 10:27:56 GMTScience journalists should aim to be "informed critics" of science, supporting its values but wary of backing everything said in its name.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/influencing-policymakers/beware-scientific-fundamentalism.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_influencingpolicymakersFri, 26 Jun 2009 03:38:43 GMTIPCC chair R. K. Pachauri calls on journalists to maintain focus on the scientific rationale for action in their coverage of climate change.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/influencing-policymakers/how-the-media-is-creating-a-climate-for-change.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_influencingpolicymakersWed, 24 Jun 2009 12:00:00 GMTUsing science for diplomatic purposes has obvious attractions and several benefits. But there are limits to what it can achieve.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/influencing-policymakers/the-limits-of-science-diplomacy.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_influencingpolicymakersThu, 04 Jun 2009 12:00:00 GMTEveryone — from scientists to the public — has a role to play in preparing for earthquakes, says a Nature editorial.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/influencing-policymakers/everyone-must-be-involved-in-earthquake-planning-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_influencingpolicymakersTue, 19 May 2009 02:26:48 GMTThe Chinese Academy of Sciences is considering making its reports to government public.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/influencing-policymakers/chinese-scientists-to-make-science-advice-public.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_influencingpolicymakersThu, 07 May 2009 03:47:25 GMTResearchers in developing nations must become 'communicating scientists', sharing their knowledge beyond academia, says Valerie Corfield.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/influencing-policymakers/scientists-wake-up-and-communicate-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_influencingpolicymakersThu, 12 Feb 2009 10:00:00 GMTScientists need to communicate better to improve the uptake of advancing technology, says Joseph Othieno.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/influencing-policymakers/scientists-failing-to-communicate.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_influencingpolicymakersTue, 27 Jan 2009 03:20:46 GMTScientists have formed a coalition to uphold the human right to enjoy the benefits of scientific progress and its applications.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/influencing-policymakers/new-coalition-to-champion-human-right-to-science-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_influencingpolicymakersTue, 27 Jan 2009 02:57:28 GMTAnthony Turton, an expert in water research management, criticised the South African CSIR and government over the looming water crisis.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/influencing-policymakers/petition-launched-for-suspended-south-african-wate.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_influencingpolicymakersFri, 05 Dec 2008 05:31:23 GMTScience academies in the developing world must engage with the real world if they want to influence policy.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/influencing-policymakers/academies-have-no-one-to-fear-but-themselves.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_influencingpolicymakersFri, 28 Nov 2008 10:00:00 GMTStrained relations between scientists and policymakers are hindering efforts to improve African health, warn experts.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/influencing-policymakers/scientist-policymaker-misunderstandings-hindering-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_influencingpolicymakersTue, 18 Nov 2008 04:37:58 GMTThe media can help in the global fight against disease, both as a watchdog for poor practices, and a champion for successful research.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/influencing-policymakers/the-media-is-crucial-in-the-global-fight-for-healt.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_influencingpolicymakersFri, 14 Nov 2008 10:00:00 GMTCosta Rica's Ministry of Science has introduced a Google group to encourage its citizens to suggest and discuss innovative ideas.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/influencing-policymakers/costa-rica-launches-google-innovation-community.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_influencingpolicymakersThu, 13 Nov 2008 11:15:00 GMTTwenty-five years after TWAS was set up, Yojana Sharma examines whether it is any nearer to achieving its ambitious goalshttp://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/influencing-policymakers/twas-torch-bearer-for-science-in-the-developing-wo.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_influencingpolicymakersMon, 10 Nov 2008 05:00:52 GMTAfrican nations should heed scientific advice when deciding on climate change issues, says a scientist at a symposium in Africa.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/influencing-policymakers/scientists-can-help-africa-adapt-to-climate-change.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_influencingpolicymakersWed, 22 Oct 2008 10:00:00 GMTGetting science into policymaking is challenging — but a recent workshop for African parliamentary researchers suggested new ways forward.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/influencing-policymakers/lawmakers-need-good-scientific-information-too.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_influencingpolicymakersFri, 17 Oct 2008 11:00:00 GMTNew policies to cut greenhouse gas emissions from the livestock sector should take into account the effects on small farms, say scientists.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/influencing-policymakers/remember-small-scale-farmers-policymakers-told.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_influencingpolicymakersTue, 14 Oct 2008 03:37:52 GMTThe role of intermediaries between scientists and policymakers in boosting science communication has been endorsed by an international survey.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/influencing-policymakers/survey-backs-intermediaries-in-science-communicati.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_influencingpolicymakersFri, 29 Aug 2008 10:07:13 GMTA new study confirms the valuable role of 'intermediary organisations' in bringing scientific and policy-making communities closer together.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/influencing-policymakers/bridging-the-divide-between-science-and-politics.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_influencingpolicymakersFri, 29 Aug 2008 10:00:00 GMT http://www.scidev.net/images/logo_small.gif http://www.scidev.net/