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Establishing an effective science–policy interface is key to combating biodiversity loss, say Harold Mooney and Georgina Mace.

Encouraging cooperation and aligning interests is key to dealing with global challenges, say Brian Walker and colleagues.

Reporting on how climate change affects health is a real challenge — screen your sources and find reliable experts, says Asefaw Getachew.

Governments must do more to support research published in local journals and make it visible, says South African scientist, Wieland Gevers.

In reporting swine flu, the Indian media has lost perspective, argues Kalpana Sharma, a former editor of The Hindu.

Agricultural researchers in the North and South must work together to help farmers boost crop yields, says agriculturalist Adel El-Beltagy.

Without knowing REDD's true costs we can't analyse the benefits, says the ASB Partnership for the Tropical Forest Margins' Peter A. Minang.

Science journalism has an important role to play in scrutinising science and engaging with the media, says a Nature editorial.

Should African governments be following the trend in appointing chief scientific advisors, asks Linda Nordling.

IPCC chair R. K. Pachauri calls on journalists to maintain focus on the scientific rationale for action in their coverage of climate change.

Science journalists in the developing world can help bring science news to a global public, says senior Harvard fellow Cristine Russell.

Everyone — from scientists to the public — has a role to play in preparing for earthquakes, says a Nature editorial.

Blame for the turmoil in Egypt over swine flu can be laid squarely at the feet of the media and politicians, says Nadia El-Awady.

Scientists have a key role to play in communicating the risk and uncertainties of swine flu, says a Nature editorial.

Researchers in developing nations must become 'communicating scientists', sharing their knowledge beyond academia, says Valerie Corfield.

Scientists need to communicate better to improve the uptake of advancing technology, says Joseph Othieno.

China's press must better report on climate change, following recent misunderstandings about a 'breathing tax', says Li Taige.

The Global Earthquake Model is based on a sound foundation and deserves widespread support, says an editorial in Nature Geoscience.

Other countries could learn from Vietnam's progress on communicating science and risk, says Son Kim Phan.

Films and television programmes about climate change should be made freely available beyond their initial broadcast, argues Nalaka Gunawardene.