SDSN Networks in Action 2020
<p>SDSN’s National and Regional Networks promote the localization and implementation of the SDGs, develop long-term transformation pathways, provide education for sustainable development, and launch
France
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The colour of chilli
FRANCE may have rejected consignments of chilli powder from India because a banned carcinogenic colouring matter Sudan red 1 was detected. The European Commission EC may have introduced more stringent measures to prevent such goods from entering its
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Lethal find
The French interior ministry has reported that traces of the poison ricin have been detected at a Paris railway station. Sources revealed that two vials containing the deadly poison were found
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The true cost of water
Excessive heat and little light is how I would describe discussions on privatisation of water. Protagonists say this is the magic bullet that will deliver safe water for all. Antagonists insist the
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Requiem for the world we know
Recently, I met some senior British diplomats. Conversa tion moved to the impending war in Iraq and its rationa lity . It became heated. I wish to share a piece of Bushspeak the discussion ended
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Indo French satellite to help forecast drought
indian scientists have embarked on a programme to study clouds from close range. This was revealed at the recently concluded 90th Indian Science Congress session in Bangalore. Space Commission
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Microsoft opens windows, just a crack
Company to reveal source code, but there is a catch
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Dictating terms
The US forces its agenda upon other member states at the fifth review conference of the bioweapons convention
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In Short
RIGHTS ISSUE: A patent on atta chakkis (flour mills). It sure was unexpected. But it's been granted. The latest victim of the patent rights regime is the Asian traditional knowledge of producing
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In Short
Stringent steps: Following the recent
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Stop soft pedalling
Ten European Union (eu) states have shown little urgency in adopting a law on recycling cars. Taking serious note of this, the European Commission has issued formal warnings to them. The countries