Sci-Dev June 9 2013

Greater familiarity with science needed for post-2015 goals A UN panel's report on the development goals shows an unfamiliarity with science, but this can be overcome.

Editorials Post-2015 planning offers compelling messages for scientists  A UN panel's report indicates an unfamiliarity with scientists, but a London meeting has suggested various ways to develop collaboration.  EN More EDITORIALS  News UN panel urges 'data revolution' for development goals  Technology can improve the collection of data needed to monitor progress on the Sustainable Development Goals, says a high-profile panel.  EN  UNESCO urged to explore guidelines on 'nano-ethics'  A meeting in Slovakia has heard that UNESCO should seek North–South agreement on how to deal with the ethics of nanotechnology.  EN | ES  Fund to tackle data gap in humanitarian crisis response  Humanitarian crises need much stronger evidence to help drive effective health responses — the focus of a new US$10 million research fund.  EN  Small island states told to build wider ocean expertise  Small island developing states need to increase their ocean science expertise to help protect oceans.  EN  Indigenous people 'excluded from development efforts'  Global development is being done without involving indigenous people,representatives of these groups have warned.  EN  Academies urge action on drug resistance and development policy  The G8+5 science academies call for more research into drug resistance, and pledge support for sustainable development policy.  EN  Chile set on GPS-based tsunami warning system  Chile is due to become the first developing nation to have a rapid tsunami early-warning system based on GPS technology.  EN | ES  Lower birth rates linked to economic opportunity  Lower birth rates are driven by economic development and factors such as education for women and a diversified workforce, says a study.  EN  Water nanofilter 'could cut diarrhoea-related deaths'  A nanofilter that kills waterborne bacteria and viruses in drinking water may only cost families US$2.50 a year, say Indian researchers.  EN Other News Philippine court calls a halt to GM eggplant trials  EN  Global priorities for child diarrhoea set in major study  EN  Cheap tool may help reveal vulnerable coastal wetlands  EN  Cow dung a detox for arsenic sludge  EN  Sao Paulo invests in 17 new research centres  ES  UNASUR opens fund to finance S&T  ES  First Brazilian head for 'RedPop'  ES More NEWS  Opinions Indigenous knowledge is a form of science — don't ignore it  It is time to stop discounting traditional expertise and make use of this vast and valuable resource, argues Indian scientist Suman Sahai.  EN  Africa Analysis: Science advisory body needs resources  Will the innovation council created to advise African nations on science have enough funding, asks Linda Nordling.  EN More OPINIONS  Features Q&A: Mitrasen Bhikajee on ocean science in island states  Technology transfer is key for small island states, the director of the UN's ocean science body tells SciDev.Net.  EN  More FEATURES

Q&A: Marine tech transfer  Giving small island states such tools will help them protect their assets, UN ocean science directorMitrasen Bhikajee tells SciDev.Net.