John Beddington

Changing the debate on migration and environmental change

John Beddington, 27 January 2012 - Climate Change, Development Debates

The UK's Foresight programme is intended to help government think systematically about the future. It helps to improve how we use science and technology within government and society. It does this by drawing on well-tested, scientifically valid techniques to inform …

The importance of agriculture and innovation

John Beddington, 8 December 2011 - Climate Change, Development Debates, Nutrition

As the world gathers in Durban to continue discussions on how best to avoid the impacts of climate change, last Saturday, several UN organisations and others hosted the Agriculture and Rural Development Day. I gave a keynote presentation, sharing a …

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