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UK research: lead the charge towards new targets
A lot of targets will require a lot of work, but research can help (Image: Roger Smith) As most of our readers will probably know, this week has been a biggie for global...
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How to “leave no one behind”
How can we ensure everyone benefits from technology? (Image: Theophilos Papadopoulos) Fifteen years is a long time in the world of technology. Futurologists predict that by...
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Sharing disaster knowledge: scientists and locals
There are a number of ways to improve dialogue between disaster experts and local communities (Image: Sam Carpenter, HFP, 2012) Enabling those people directly affected by...
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UK international development research
What is the impact of research carried out to support international development and humanitarian relief efforts? What are the social returns on investment from this...
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Integrating biodiversity and poverty alleviation
Today is International Day for Biological Diversity 2015. This year’s theme, ‘Biodiversity for Sustainable Development’, reflects a broader shift in thinking about...
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Private sector, meet poverty
It’s hard not to be optimistic in a place like Vevey. An hour round the lake from Geneva, the town nestles amongst terraced vineyards, with snow covered mountains reflecting...
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World Health Day
Happy World Health Day to all! This year’s World Health Day is focussed on the important issue of food safety and foodborne illness. However I thought it was also a good...
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UKCDS goes to Sendai
Last week in Japan, the new UN agreement for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) was adopted giving birth to the Sendai Framework for DRR (SFDRR): 2015-2030. It was a privilege...
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Disasters, science and 2015
Sendai, Addis, New York and Paris: 2015 is the year of global agreements. This year decisions will be made on how the world tackles the challenges of climate change,...