Science and sustainable development
75 years of research in the Global South
How has scientific research contributed in recent decades to the development of the countries of the South? Through more than 100 emblematic examples of successful research in partnership, this book explores the heart of a range of major development issues: working for fairer societies, fighting against diseases, coping with natural risks, implementing sustainable agriculture, guaranteeing food security, preserving biodiversity, and sharing knowledge.
It demonstrates how research contributes to ...
Note de l’éditeur
The photos in this publication come from the Indigo image bank (IRD).
Every text in this publication is accompanied by logos evocative of the 17 sustainable development goals promoted by the UN in 2015 (www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/fr/), with a view to ensuring IRD’s research – including old research – is consistent with the most current trends in terms of research for development.
Éditeur : IRD Éditions
Lieu d’édition : Marseille
Publication sur OpenEdition Books : 2 septembre 2024
ISBN numérique : 978-2-7099-2825-0
Collection : Grands enjeux
Année d’édition : 2020
Nombre de pages : 221
Fabiola León-Velarde Servetto
PrefaceMary Teuw Niane
PrefacePart 1
Part 1 Introduction
Aiming for fairer societiesPart 2
Part 2 Introduction
Hazards, risks and vulnerabilitiesPart 3
Part 3 Introduction
Sustainable agriculture and food securityPart 4
Part 4 Introduction
Ecosystem dynamics and biodiversity conservationPart 5
Part 5 Introduction
Open science and shared knowledgeHow has scientific research contributed in recent decades to the development of the countries of the South? Through more than 100 emblematic examples of successful research in partnership, this book explores the heart of a range of major development issues: working for fairer societies, fighting against diseases, coping with natural risks, implementing sustainable agriculture, guaranteeing food security, preserving biodiversity, and sharing knowledge.
It demonstrates how research contributes to improving living conditions and preserving the environment in developing countries, highlighting the role of science in meeting the challenges of the world both today and in the future.
Composed of short, richly illustrated and educative texts, it is intended for all audiences.
Le texte seul est utilisable sous licence Creative Commons - Attribution - Pas d'Utilisation Commerciale - Pas de Modification 4.0 International - CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Les autres éléments (illustrations, fichiers annexes importés) sont « Tous droits réservés », sauf mention contraire.
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