Samoa builds up science research to spur growth
Tapping its abundant natural resources, Samoa turns to R&D to add value to its primary export products.
View ArticleUnderstanding science 'can help reduce disaster risks'
Lack of appreciation and understanding of science causes more devastation during disasters, says weather expert.
View ArticleGM crops: No gain for small farmers
Small farmers, who constitute the majority of South Asian farmers, do not benefit from GM crops, says Pervaiz Amir.
View ArticleUN’s zero draft of SDGs 'is vague on boosting science'
The zero draft of the Sustainable Development Goals calls for more R&D workers and spending, but lacks detail.
View ArticleUN to unveil panel for ‘breakthrough’ Technology Bank
The expert panel will do a feasibility study on the mooted tech transfer mechanism for the least developed nations.
View ArticleDrones spread wings from war zones to disaster areas
Unmanned aerial vehicles are increasingly finding a peaceful role in humanitarian relief work.
View ArticleScience and Policy: Still an old boys’ network?
First-ever Science Advice to Governments summit holds much potential but rapped for glaring gaps in representation.
View ArticleUNEP chief scientist aims for emergency science advice
Jacqueline McGlade is aiming to establish a UN service to advise on science in both short- and long-term crises.
View ArticleIntegrate the youth voice in science policy conferences
A communicator shares her insights on the challenges facing youth participation in science policy conferences.
View ArticleMove to set up online SIDS development course revived
A sustainable development course first mooted in 2005 may finally be offered to small island developing states.
View ArticleAsia-Pacific Analysis: Can science solve poverty?
For new moves to solve poverty through science to succeed, the poor must have a say, Crispin Maslog argues.
View ArticleLaos targets green energy in new Asian economic bloc
As ten South-East Asian nations move to a single market this year, Laos plans to ramp up research in key areas.
View ArticleAsia-Pacific Analysis: Asia’s invisible women farmers
Women, the saying goes, hold up half the sky but in Asia’s farms, women don’t get half the credit for their work.
View ArticleThais show the way how to power rural areas
While one-fourth of Asians still have no electricity, Yao-Hua Law writes how rural Thailand saw the light.
View ArticleBangkok forum calls for action on urban resilience
First Resilient Cities Asia-Pacific congress urges resilience actions like disaster prevention for the region.
View ArticleScientists plan to create biggest map of the universe
South African astronomers and others are joining forces to create the biggest 3D map of the universe.
View ArticleVanuatu super storm shadows UN disaster risk conference
Global economic losses from disasters now exceed US$300 billion yearly, UN secretary-general tells the conference.
View ArticleUsing Facebook to address social issues in the Pacific
Facebook groups in the Pacific attract thousands to spur public action on social issues, Lyndal Rowlands reports.
View ArticleAsia-Pacific Analysis: Women are taking over Asian farms
Crispin Maslog takes a look at the out-migration of men from farms that is fast changing gender roles in rural Asia.
View ArticleNewsrooms need to train for disaster reporting
Journalists have an important and ethical role during crises when news information is at its most crucial and useful.
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