Towards a science-led climate policy in the Arab region : Nature Middle East: "Towards a science-led climate policy in the Arab region
If Arab scientists want to play a role in climate change policy in the Arab world, then they desperately need to offer better-informed science, argues Ibrahim Abdel Gelil.
Ibrahim Abdel Gelil
Recent studies predict that sea level could rise by more than one metre this century if greenhouse gas emissions continue to escalate.Stefan Rahmstorf
The need to bridge the gap between science and public policy in the Arab region is obvious; the environmental and climate policy is no exception. In a region with a long history of autocratic political systems and underfunding of research and development (R&D), the scientific community is lacking both the independence and the resources it needs to drive the public-policy process.
The role of science in the policy cycle cannot be understated. The relationship between science and environmental policy can be categorized in two ways: science-led policy and policy-led science."
Saturday, July 31, 2010
A survey of South-North health biotech collaboration : Article : Nature Biotechnology
A survey of South-North health biotech collaboration : Article : Nature Biotechnology: "In recent years, biotech companies in North America and Europe have increasingly looked to developing countries to find new partners and develop new collaborations. Even though the growth rates of emerging economies like China and India, as well as several sub-Saharan African countries, have been hampered by the current global recession, over the past five years their economies have grown faster than economies anywhere else in the world1. This growth has been reflected by growing indigenous private sectors in health biotech that are also taking active steps to strengthen their innovation capabilities2, 3, 4, thereby allowing collaboration to become a two-way street."
North Africa to develop drought-resistant barley - SciDev.Net
North Africa to develop drought-resistant barley - SciDev.Net: "North Africa to develop drought-resistant barley
Hichem Boum
11 March 2008 | EN
Flickr/zeitspuren
Agricultural researchers in Algeria, Egypt and Tunisia have teamed up to create drought-resistant and salt-tolerant varieties of barley better suited to the North African region.
The project, funded by the Canadian International Development Research Centre and overseen by the New Partnership for Africa's Development North Africa Biosciences Network, will see thirty scientists from five organisations spending the next two years developing the barley varieties."
Hichem Boum
11 March 2008 | EN
Flickr/zeitspuren
Agricultural researchers in Algeria, Egypt and Tunisia have teamed up to create drought-resistant and salt-tolerant varieties of barley better suited to the North African region.
The project, funded by the Canadian International Development Research Centre and overseen by the New Partnership for Africa's Development North Africa Biosciences Network, will see thirty scientists from five organisations spending the next two years developing the barley varieties."
How Muslims transformed Mediterranean countries - SciDev.Net
How Muslims transformed Mediterranean countries - SciDev.Net: "How Muslims transformed Mediterranean countries
D. J. Murphy
4 January 2008
Modern-day Elx, Valencia, Spain. The Elx Palm Grove was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000
Flickr/Marisa Antonaya
D. J. Murphy calls for Islamic cultures to rekindle their rich tradition of innovative science and technology from earlier centuries.
Athar Osama is correct in pointing out that, although science and technology are faring less well in the Middle East today than in the West and Far East, there is a rich history of Islamic excellence in these fields (see Sound institutions could quickly boost Muslim science).
In agriculture from 600 to 1600 CE, Islamic initiatives were responsible for much progress in the dissemination of innovative research and application."
D. J. Murphy
4 January 2008
Modern-day Elx, Valencia, Spain. The Elx Palm Grove was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000
Flickr/Marisa Antonaya
D. J. Murphy calls for Islamic cultures to rekindle their rich tradition of innovative science and technology from earlier centuries.
Athar Osama is correct in pointing out that, although science and technology are faring less well in the Middle East today than in the West and Far East, there is a rich history of Islamic excellence in these fields (see Sound institutions could quickly boost Muslim science).
In agriculture from 600 to 1600 CE, Islamic initiatives were responsible for much progress in the dissemination of innovative research and application."
Morocco invests US$3.2 billion in renewable energy - SciDev.Net
Morocco invests US$3.2 billion in renewable energy - SciDev.Net: "Morocco invests US$3.2 billion in renewable energy
Wagdy Sawahel
30 October 2008
Morocco has announced plans for a new campus providing knowledge-based services to strengthen research and training in clean technology.
The 'knowledge campus' is part of a US$3.2 billion five-year renewable energy investment plan, prepared by the Moroccan National Electricity Office and scheduled to run between 2009 and 2014."
Wagdy Sawahel
30 October 2008
Morocco has announced plans for a new campus providing knowledge-based services to strengthen research and training in clean technology.
The 'knowledge campus' is part of a US$3.2 billion five-year renewable energy investment plan, prepared by the Moroccan National Electricity Office and scheduled to run between 2009 and 2014."
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Seoul Buffoon: Interview: Mr. Ahn Byong-man, Minister of Education, Science & Technology
Seoul Buffoon: Interview: Mr. Ahn Byong-man, Minister of Education, Science & Technology: "Interview: Mr. Ahn Byong-man, Minister of Education, Science & Technology
Thoughts of SeoulBuffoon Monday, July 19, 2010
The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology is striving to secure core basic & source technologies by fostering highly-competitive global talents and building innovative capacity of universities and research institutes with an aim to develop future growth engines.
Interview with Mr. Ahn Byong-man, Minister of Education Science & Technology."
Thoughts of SeoulBuffoon Monday, July 19, 2010
The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology is striving to secure core basic & source technologies by fostering highly-competitive global talents and building innovative capacity of universities and research institutes with an aim to develop future growth engines.
Interview with Mr. Ahn Byong-man, Minister of Education Science & Technology."
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Global Science Diplomacy | The White House
Global Science Diplomacy | The White House: "Global Science Diplomacy
'[M]y administration is ramping up participation in—and our commitment to—international science and technology cooperation across the many areas where it is clearly in our interest to do so.' - President Obama at the National Academy of Sciences, April 27, 2009"
'[M]y administration is ramping up participation in—and our commitment to—international science and technology cooperation across the many areas where it is clearly in our interest to do so.' - President Obama at the National Academy of Sciences, April 27, 2009"
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