SciDev.Net Weekly Update (24 - 30 September 2012)

Science and human rights, Islamic innovation survey, Renewables in Asia–Pacific, and more
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Science & Development Network  News, views and information about science, technology and the developing world

Articles published on the SciDev.Net website over the last week: 24 - 30 September 2012

Science and human rights SciDev.Net puts the Spotlight on human rights-based approaches to science, technology and development, and asks how they can be applied to help tackle global challenges. Editorials Science and human rights: a valuable perspective  Promoting a human rights approach to S&T advances will reinforce moves towards inclusive development. But implementation challenges remain.  EN | ES More EDITORIALS  News Farmed insects could provide feed for livestock  Researchers are looking for ways to rear insects cheaply for the production of feed used in animal farming.  EN  GM trials slash dengue mosquito numbers  The results of two GM mosquito trials, in Brazil and the Cayman Islands, show up to a 90 per cent drop in dengue mosquito populations.  EN | ES  Too soon to tap Namibia's groundwater find, experts say  The discovery of a major aquifer in northern Namibia holds promise for a water-starved region, but more research is needed, experts say.  EN  GM cassava study retracted over 'missing' data  A study that claimed to boost cassava's protein content has been retracted after the research team found they could not repeat its results.  EN | ES  Survey to help spur innovation in Islamic countries  The OIC science body is surveying entrepreneurship in the region in the hope that policymakers will put science further up their priorities.  EN Other News Nepal scores in fight against wheat rust  EN  Côte d'Ivoire to revive pan-African technology magazine  EN  Human activity detrimental to coral reefs, says study  EN More NEWS  Opinions Responsible science is vital for development  S&T advances should safeguard health, equity and the rights of vulnerable populations, says rural development professional Bhavani R. V.  EN | ES  Putting human rights principles into practice  Looking through a 'human rights lens' can improve S&T programmes, while S&T can help strengthen human rights work, says lawyer Jessica Wyndham.  EN | ES  Climate change policy should pass a 'human rights test'  EN | ES  Asia–Pacific Analysis: The slow road to green energy  EN More OPINIONS  Features Linking science and human rights: Facts and figures  S. Romi Mukherjee outlines human rights-based approaches to science, technology and development, and what they mean for policy and practice.  EN | ES  Accessing science as a human right to development  Making access to science a human right is a worthy goal, but how can it be enshrined? And will it really deliver? Jan Piotrowski investigates.  EN | ES More FEATURES  Asia Pacific: Speeding up on renewables Governments in Asia–Pacific must ensure they can attract private investment in 'green' energy if they are to take advantage of their abundant renewable energy sources, says Crispin Maslog.