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Frontiers of Knowledge: Biotechnology and Food Systems in Developing Countries
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The potential of biotechnology to improve the condition of human life in developing countries is gaining credence. Robert Timmer, Ph.D. discusses how biotechnology could impact the economies of developing countries in terms of raising agricultural production while bringing benefits to healthcare, industry and environment. (28 minutes)

Subject:
Applied Science
Economics
Environmental Science
Health, Medicine and Nursing
Social Science
Material Type:
Lecture
Provider:
UCTV Teacher's Pet
Date Added:
05/22/2007
Mapping Mangroves
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Mapping mangroves is a project dedicated to preservation and understanding of the world's mangrove forests. Through the use of Ushahidi, an open source project that allows for users to crowdsource data, participants will report their findings.

Material Type:
Unit of Study
Date Added:
03/08/2013
Youth Xchange: Climate Change and Lifestyles Guidebook
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The world’s youth will have a significant role to play if we are to bring about the widespread behavioural change needed to shift towards more sustainable lifestyles and consumption habits. It is important for young people to understand that behind over-consumption lies increased exploitation of resources, rising poverty, widening inequalities and persistent conflicts, all of which will worsen with climate change and eventually will minimize their opportunities for a better and sustainable future. The poorest of the poor, those who cannot consume enough to meet their basic needs, are the worst hit by climate change. Most of these are young people under 24, who make up nearly half of the world’s population, with most living in developing countries.

Subject:
Applied Science
Environmental Science
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Reading
Teaching/Learning Strategy
Provider:
United Nations
Provider Set:
UNESCO
Date Added:
11/01/2012