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Simply reducing livestock farming in developing countries will neither cut emissions nor benefit the poor, says livestock expert Carlos Seré.

Governments need to regain control over their agriculture to combat climate change, says commodities specialist Peter Baker.

To get the best for and from Africa, REDD negotiators must hear African viewpoints, says head of the African Forest Forum, Godwin Kowero.

IPCC chair R. K. Pachauri calls on journalists to maintain focus on the scientific rationale for action in their coverage of climate change.

Rising temperatures, which promote algal blooms and the spread of pathogens, are setting a new agenda for microbiologists, says Bernard Dixon.

Small island developing states should set an example by promoting a clean energy environment, says Tom Roper.

Voluntary collaboration between governments and international organisations can be an effective way to address global scientific issues, says Michael Williams.

Climate-change reporting is woefully inadequate because too often editors lack interest and assign writers without expertise, says James Fahn.

The time is right for Europe to change its carbon trading rules, giving Africa access to the market, writes Louis V. Verchot.

Bjørn Lomborg says that global warming will not have a severe impact on human welfare. But Anthony McMichael argues that his views are ignorant and naïve.