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Millions of individuals, especially those residing in rural riverine communities, are impacted by annual flooding in Bangladesh

Vienna, Austria (SPX) Sep 26, 2023 - Accurate estimates and forecasts of crop area and yield play an important role in guiding policy decisions related to food security, especially in light of the growing impacts of climate change. IIA

Vienna, Austria (SPX) Sep 26, 2023 - Accurate estimates and forecasts of crop area and yield play an important role in guiding policy decisions related to food security, especially in light of the growing impacts of climate change. IIA

Accurate estimates and forecasts of crop area and yield play an important role in guiding policy decisions related to food security

Abundant rainfall, massive gorges, enormous waterfalls: the geography of Africa has all the elements for producing electricity from river flow. For decades, many African countries have relied on hydropower for electricity generation, including projects that inspire as much awe as controversy.

Health data collected by ordinary people could plug the gap left by traditional sources, analysts find.

A new collection in the journal Citizen Science: Theory and Practice demonstrates the potential of citizen science to aid in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and other international agreements and frameworks. The authors call for urgent dialogue between citizen science practitioners, researchers, and decision makers to build partnerships and work together to advance citizen science for a sustainable world.

Numerous wild conspiracies gained momentum online following significant seismic events in the past. In light of the growing dominance of social media and the spread of misinformation, a new paper reveals how bots contribute to the dissemination of conspiracy theories surrounding earthquakes.

Since COP27 is in progress in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, the matter of climate-related losses and redress is once again anticipated to take center stage.

The mission to integrate African economies relies on the development and construction of major infrastructure, from roads to railways and ports across the continent.