http://www.rural21.com/ Latest News from Rural 21 en http://www.rural21.com/typo3conf/ext/tt_news/ext_icon.gif http://www.rural21.com/ 18 16 Latest News from Rural 21 TYPO3 - get.content.right http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Tue, 21 May 2013 14:26:00 +0200 http://www.rural21.com//nc/english/news/detail/article/time-to-explore-the-native-veggie-0000710/ Growing indigenous vegetables is on the decline in India – despite increases in vegetable production as a whole. Experts fear that this could have disastrous consequences for the population’s food situation. A closer look at … Biodiversity Tue, 21 May 2013 14:26:00 +0200 http://www.rural21.com//nc/english/news/detail/article/a-closer-look-at-biodiversity-0000352/ Many countries in the South can (still) boast an unbelievable level of biological diversity. However, awareness of their value is not always there – despite their great potential for food and nutrition security. Articles: Time to... A closer look Teaser Tue, 21 May 2013 14:25:00 +0200 http://www.rural21.com//nc/english/news/detail/article/plants-slow-global-warming-0000706/ Aerosols of biological origin are slowing temperature changes, scientists say. News & recent events Climate change Wed, 15 May 2013 08:52:00 +0200 http://www.rural21.com//nc/english/news/detail/article/plants-slow-global-warming-0000705/ Aerosols of biological origin are slowing temperature changes, scientists say. Scientific-World Climate change Wed, 15 May 2013 08:46:00 +0200 http://www.rural21.com//nc/english/news/detail/article/increasing-investment-in-the-african-agricultural-sector-0000703/ Investment in agriculture in African nations is also becoming increasingly attractive for German agribusiness, as shown by the significantly high number of people attending the Africa Business Week in Frankfurt am Main. 1,500 participants... News & recent events Agricultural policy Tue, 14 May 2013 08:35:00 +0200 http://www.rural21.com//nc/english/news/detail/article/the-solar-slate-0000702/ In the rural areas of the Indian State of Andhra Pradesh, a lack of electricity and dearth of teachers are obstacles to a functioning school system. A newly developed electronic device called I-slate, which runs on solar energy and... News & recent events Education Fri, 10 May 2013 13:51:00 +0200 http://www.rural21.com//nc/english/news/detail/article/the-solar-slate-0000701/ In the rural areas of the Indian State of Andhra Pradesh, a lack of electricity and dearth of teachers are obstacles to a functioning school system. A newly developed electronic device called I-slate, which runs on solar energy and... Private-sector initiatives Education Fri, 10 May 2013 13:36:00 +0200 http://www.rural21.com//nc/english/news/detail/article/soil-atlas-of-africa-0000700/ With full colour maps and illustrations, the first Soil Atlas of Africa explains in a simple and clear manner the diversity of soil across the African continent. Publications Soils Wed, 08 May 2013 09:00:00 +0200 http://www.rural21.com//nc/english/news/detail/article/asia-pulp-and-paper-group-app-criticised-0000699/ The implementation of the “forest conservation policy“ announced by the Asia Pulp and Paper group (APP) disappoints environmental organisations. News & recent events Forest conservation Tue, 07 May 2013 08:47:00 +0200 http://www.rural21.com//nc/english/news/detail/article/asian-development-outlook-0000698/ The Asian Development Outlook, published by the Asian Development Bank in April 2013, forecasts a gross domestic product (GDP) growth in developing Asia of more than 6 per cent in 2013 and in 2014. Publications Development policy Mon, 06 May 2013 10:36:00 +0200 http://www.rural21.com//nc/english/news/detail/article/cleaning-water-with-a-copper-plate-0000697/ As isolated copper destroys diarrhoeal germs, it can be used to purify water. News & recent events Water Mon, 06 May 2013 09:48:00 +0200 http://www.rural21.com//nc/english/news/detail/article/cleaning-water-with-a-copper-plate-0000696/ As isolated copper destroys diarrhoeal germs, it can be used to purify water. Scientific-World Water Thu, 02 May 2013 11:03:00 +0200 http://www.rural21.com//nc/english/news/detail/article/the-real-cost-of-environmental-degradation-0000694/ Nearly 870 million people suffer globally from chronic hunger with environmental degradation factoring in as one of the many causes, says the latest UNCCD report. Publications Environment Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:10:00 +0200 http://www.rural21.com//nc/english/news/detail/article/new-impulses-for-sustainable-tourism-0000693/ Tourism is an important source of income for many developing countries. Participants at the Global Partnership for Sustainable Tourism discussed the opportunities and problems arising from this sector in Bonn, Germany, in late March 2013. News & recent events Tourism Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:36:00 +0200 http://www.rural21.com//nc/english/news/detail/article/moving-towards-transparent-land-governance-0000691/ Every year, the World Bank Conference on Land and Poverty brings together representatives from governments, the development community, civil society, academia, and the private sector. “Moving towards transparent land governance:... News & recent events Land Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:31:00 +0200 http://www.rural21.com//nc/english/news/detail/article/irri-a-new-generation-of-salt-tolerant-rice-0000692/ Scientists at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), in Los Baños/Philippines, have crossed two different species of rice to produce a new rice variety that has double the salt tolerance of existing rice varieties. Scientific-World Interbreeding Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:11:00 +0200 http://www.rural21.com//nc/english/news/detail/article/hunger-and-nutrition-commitment-index-0000690/ Some of the poorest developing countries are showing the greatest political commitment to tackling hunger and undernutrition. Publications Food security Fri, 26 Apr 2013 11:30:00 +0200 http://www.rural21.com//nc/english/news/detail/article/rice-production-in-southeast-asia-experts-anticipate-decisive-changes-0000689/ Increasing rice surpluses and attractive off-farm incomes – International scientist network analyses future challenges facing Southeast Asian rice producers From our partners Agriculture Thu, 25 Apr 2013 10:41:00 +0200 http://www.rural21.com//nc/english/news/detail/article/maize-and-sorghum-can-benefit-from-enhanced-c02-concentration-0000688/ A higher CO2 concentration in the atmosphere enhances growth of maize and sorghum under drought stress. Scientific-World Climate change Wed, 24 Apr 2013 11:03:00 +0200 http://www.rural21.com//nc/english/news/detail/article/paid-labouring-does-not-eliminate-rural-poverty-0000686/ Study on the relationship between enhanced use of land for export products and migration movements. Publications Poverty reduction Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:49:00 +0200 http://www.rural21.com//nc/english/news/detail/article/wild-pollinators-essential-for-high-yields-0000685/ A recent study highlights the importance of the interaction between wild pollinators and the production of animal-pollinated crops. Agriculture News & recent events Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:22:00 +0200 http://www.rural21.com//nc/english/news/detail/article/more-global-investment-into-agriculture-is-needed-to-fight-poverty-0000684/ Author: Jin-Yong Cai Executive Vice President and CEO of International Finance Corporation (IFC) Opinion corner Development cooperation Fri, 19 Apr 2013 08:28:00 +0200 http://www.rural21.com//nc/english/news/detail/article/future-developers-in-marginal-regions-challenges-and-limitations-0000682/ A lack of electrification and a weak diffusion of modern communication networks slow down any initiatives of regional development. Nevertheless, even in marginal regions, local economic growth can be observed in locations where... From our partners Rural development Thu, 18 Apr 2013 14:26:00 +0200 http://www.rural21.com//nc/english/news/detail/article/european-report-on-development-2013-0000680/ The European Report on Development (ERD) 2013 "Post 2015: Global Action for an Inclusive and Sustainable Future" was launched mid-April at the EU headquarters in Brussels. The report seeks to contribute to global reflection on the... News & recent events Development policy Thu, 18 Apr 2013 11:30:00 +0200