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Changing the debate on migration and environmental change
Posted 27 January 2012 by John Beddington
The UK's Foresight programme is intended to help government think systematically about the future. It helps to improve how we use science and technology within government and society. It does this by drawing on well-tested, scientifically valid techniques to inform those responsible for developing policy and strategy in government. The Foresight Migration and Global Environmental [...]
Welcome to 2004
Posted 26 January 2012 by Roz McGregor
I'm a time-traveller. It is currently 2004 here in Ethiopia, as they use their own unique calendar. This is just one of a wealth of facts that have emerged during my first two weeks in this fascinatingly different community. The team has bonded extremely well both intra and inter-culturally. Yet one thing that has caused [...]
Supporting a brighter future for Bamyan farmers
Posted 19 January 2012 by Philippa
Bamyan is a beautiful province in Afghanistan and home to the Hazaras, an ethnic Shia minority who make up 9% of the Afghan population. They are believed to be descendants of Genghis Khan's army and have distinctive features. My visit was to see further projects that the UK Government could support in agriculture. Most of the population are [...]
Reflections inspired by the COP17 baobab tree
Posted 12 January 2012 by Simone Banister
The opportunity to attend a COP event, and one that was hosted in South Africa where I grew up, was a dream come true for me - a once in a lifetime event I won't soon forget. I am still digesting all the information shared at the various 'side events' and associated goings-on I attended, as [...]
