Strengthening southern Africa’s response to global change through research and technology

At the end of November 2011 all eyes will be on Durban, and more specifically, the 17th meeting of the Conference of Parties (COP) at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. DUBBED BY SOME AS THE “World Cup of Climate”, this international gathering of all those concerned with the challenges posed by climatechange seeks to carve a road for climate negotiations beyond the first commitment period of the Kyoto Protocol, which comes to an end in 2012.

In this ScienceScope, we focus on science and technology that contribute to a better understanding of our changing planet. The CSIR’s work in this area comprises atmospheric modelling, oceanic and terrestrial measurements and observing our climate from outer space.

• Cover
• Introduction
• Infoscope: News snippets
• Chapter 1: Understanding a changing planet
• Chapter 2: Adapting the way we live
• Last Word
• Recapping: previously covered

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