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Establishing an effective science–policy interface is key to combating biodiversity loss, say Harold Mooney and Georgina Mace.

Reporting on how climate change affects health is a real challenge — screen your sources and find reliable experts, says Asefaw Getachew.

Agricultural researchers in the North and South must work together to help farmers boost crop yields, says agriculturalist Adel El-Beltagy.

Should African governments be following the trend in appointing chief scientific advisors, asks Linda Nordling.

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

Everyone — from scientists to the public — has a role to play in preparing for earthquakes, says a Nature editorial.

Researchers in developing nations must become 'communicating scientists', sharing their knowledge beyond academia, says Valerie Corfield.

Scientists need to communicate better to improve the uptake of advancing technology, says Joseph Othieno.

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

Scientists, not government, should lead efforts to explain the benefits and risks of modern technology, says Li Daguang.

Let's encourage the mood of political cooperation on the big issues during the International Year of Planet Earth, says Nasser Ennih.

Strong advisory bodies can help Africa strengthen the role of science and innovation in development, argues Calestous Juma.

Last month, SciDev.Net launched a discussion group to ensure the views of African scientists, policymakers, communicators, funders and investors are heard in the run-up to the African Union summit.

To vanquish poverty, Africa needs a new cadre of policy researchers with expertise in the role of science and technology in development, argues Osita Ogbu.

Better communication would ensure that conservation policies are based on scientific evidence, says this Nature editorial.