The CPD Media Monitor features collections of news articles, videos, and essays from around the world on critical developments in public diplomacy and world affairs.
Science Diplomacy Monitor: Relevant Commentary and Reports
NOV 27, 2011
Durban diplomacy: Nations may battle to break climate gridlock
Business Standard (India)
Durban is all set to be the new venue for climate diplomacy, as leaders, negotiators and experts across continents gather in that South African city of to cobble up a consensus on the future course of action towards a more livable earth.
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SEP 19, 2011
Islam Analysis: Change course on collaboration
SciDev
Plans for science collaboration in the Muslim world aren't working and need a major revamp. To turn things around...requires a reshaping of OIC science diplomacy to convince member states that through collaboration their collective science investment will be greater than the sum of its parts, and will result in greater credibility.
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AUG 16, 2011
India-ROK Nuclear Cooperation: Is It A Win-Win Situation? – Analysis
Eurasia Review
The ROK, with its twenty nuclear plants, currently generates 35 per cent of its electricity needs. It is keen to export its nuclear technology to fast developing countries like India. Seoul also aims to export as many as 80 nuclear reactors to various countries by 2030.
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JUL 14, 2011
Science diplomacy: Finding paths to Saudi-US cooperation
Arab News
Two years ago, President Barack Obama made a commitment to support technological development in Muslim-majority countries and appointed science envoys to forge meaningful partnerships in science and technology.Since then, science envoys have visited dozens of countries and fostered cooperation in science and technology (S&T) across the globe.
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MAR 23, 2011
World Water Day: From Detroit to Shanghai
DipNote (Blog)
The theme of World Water Day 2011 is "Water for Cities: Responding to the Urban Challenge." Since I cover water issues for the U.S. Consulate in Shanghai, I sometimes talk to people here about my home state, Michigan, which borders the Great Lakes.
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MAR 16, 2011
Saving Lake Victoria from drowning
Consulate General of Israel - Los Angeles
Kenya's Lake Victoria is in deep trouble, and Israel is partnering with Germany to come to its rescue. How Israel and Germany came to be involved in an African ecological project is a story based on a history of goodwill.
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FEB 28, 2011
Arab Water Academy trains 25 senior policy makers on water diplomacy
AME Info
On March 3, 2011, the Arab Water Academy will have completed training the first group of water diplomats in the Arab region... The 6-month training programme focused mainly on 'water diplomacy' and transboundary water issues.
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FEB 25, 2011
Now is the time for science diplomacy in the Arab world
SciDev.net
In his annual State of the Union address, delivered in Washington DC last month, US President Barack Obama spoke strongly about the need to promote science-based technologies to "protect our planet, and create countless new jobs for our people". His words have significance not only for the United States, but also for the Arab world.
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FEB 23, 2011
Tailor renewable energies to local culture
SciDev.net
To make an impact, small-scale renewable energy systems must fit social expectations and cultural norms, argues Benjamin K. Sovacool.
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FEB 18, 2011
Can Science Be Used As A Diplomatic Tool?
NPR News
Some moon craft house instruments from a handful of countries — an example of international scientific collaboration. But how valuable is science in the diplomatic sphere? Biologist Nina Fedoroff, former science adviser to both Condoleezza Rice and Hillary Clinton, talks about her time in Washington.
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