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Calestous Juma Archive
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![Terry Collins & Associates, Toronto, December 31, 2019 Many of the ~200 science news releases written and distributed for 30 clients in the 2010s warned of emerging problems; many […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Screen-Shot-2020-01-02-at-12.03.36-PM-115x115.png "In the news: 30 clients’ most noted news releases of the decade")
In the news: 30 clients’ most noted news releases of the decade
Posted on December 31, 2019 | No CommentsTerry Collins & Associates, Toronto, December 31, 2019 Many of the ~200 science news releases written and distributed for 30 clients in the 2010s warned of emerging problems; many […] -
![Nat’l Ocean Exploration Forum – New York 19 Oct 2016 Portable observatories and new marine vehicles: The hinge of historic change in deep sea exploration Yet to be found worldwide: A […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Purple-orb-115x115.png "Exploring vast ‘submerged America,’ marine scientists discover 500 bubbling methane vents")
Exploring vast ‘submerged America,’ marine scientists discover 500 bubbling methane vents
Posted on October 19, 2016 | No CommentsNat’l Ocean Exploration Forum – New York 19 Oct 2016 Portable observatories and new marine vehicles: The hinge of historic change in deep sea exploration Yet to be found worldwide: A […] -
![Harvard Kennedy School / Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, Cambridge MA 6 July 2016 Why important innovations stall; Understanding obstacles to change key to timely adoption of technologies […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Innovation-and-its-enemies-115x115.jpg "Innovation and Its Enemies: How the history of margarine and tractors can inform policy making")
Innovation and Its Enemies: How the history of margarine and tractors can inform policy making
Posted on July 6, 2016 | No CommentsHarvard Kennedy School / Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, Cambridge MA 6 July 2016 Why important innovations stall; Understanding obstacles to change key to timely adoption of technologies […] -
![REN21 (Renewable Energy for the 21st Century), Paris Record installations for wind and solar PV in 2014; renewable energy targets created in 20 more countries, new total: 164 Renewable energy […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/wind-115x115.png "Renewable energy’s record year helps uncouple growth of global economy and CO2 emissions")
Renewable energy’s record year helps uncouple growth of global economy and CO2 emissions
Posted on June 17, 2015 | No CommentsREN21 (Renewable Energy for the 21st Century), Paris Record installations for wind and solar PV in 2014; renewable energy targets created in 20 more countries, new total: 164 Renewable energy […] -
![The Gordon Foundation, Toronto 22 April, 2015 10,000 people in 8 nations with Arctic territory surveyed; Results released on eve of Arctic Council meeting in Nunavut; Secretary of State John […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/20121200_Iceland_Mountain_Water_Houses-115x115.jpg "Majorities in Arctic nations favour co-operation with Russia despite Ukraine; Conflict worries rise")
Majorities in Arctic nations favour co-operation with Russia despite Ukraine; Conflict worries rise
Posted on April 22, 2015 | No CommentsThe Gordon Foundation, Toronto 22 April, 2015 10,000 people in 8 nations with Arctic territory surveyed; Results released on eve of Arctic Council meeting in Nunavut; Secretary of State John […] -
![United Nations University, Bonn 19 April 2015 End-of-life electronic, electrical equipment totals 41.8 million metric tonnes in 2014 E-waste last year contained $52 billion in resources, large volumes of toxic material; most […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/LostFile_JPG_335303456-115x115.jpg "Discarded kitchen, laundry, bathroom equipment comprises over half of E-waste: UNU")
Discarded kitchen, laundry, bathroom equipment comprises over half of E-waste: UNU
Posted on April 19, 2015 | No CommentsUnited Nations University, Bonn 19 April 2015 End-of-life electronic, electrical equipment totals 41.8 million metric tonnes in 2014 E-waste last year contained $52 billion in resources, large volumes of toxic material; most […] -
![UN Environment Programme, Paris, Nairobi 31-Mar-2015 Driven by Solar and Wind, World Investments Reverse 2-year Dip, Brush Aside Challenge from Sharply Lower Oil Price; 103gw Capacity Added in 2014 is […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/LA-Times-image-115x115.jpg "Renewables re-energized: Green energy investments worldwide surge 17% to $270 billion in 2014")
Renewables re-energized: Green energy investments worldwide surge 17% to $270 billion in 2014
Posted on March 31, 2015 | No CommentsUN Environment Programme, Paris, Nairobi 31-Mar-2015 Driven by Solar and Wind, World Investments Reverse 2-year Dip, Brush Aside Challenge from Sharply Lower Oil Price; 103gw Capacity Added in 2014 is […] -
![World Register of Marine Species, Belgium 12-Mar-15 World registry, nearing completion, confirms 228,450 known marine species; consolidation relegates 190,400 other “species” as duplicate identities Champion of taxonomic redundancy: “Rough Periwinkle” […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Mysidopsis_A-115x115.jpg "Over 1,000 new ocean fish species identified in past eight years, including 122 sharks, rays")
Over 1,000 new ocean fish species identified in past eight years, including 122 sharks, rays
Posted on March 12, 2015 | No CommentsWorld Register of Marine Species, Belgium 12-Mar-15 World registry, nearing completion, confirms 228,450 known marine species; consolidation relegates 190,400 other “species” as duplicate identities Champion of taxonomic redundancy: “Rough Periwinkle” […] -
![United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health, Hamilton CANADA 22-FEB-2015 Corruption, siphoning 30 percent of water sector funding, must end for world development and security A new UN […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/WaterColombia-115x115.jpg "Achieve international water goals to preempt looming conflicts born of desperation: UN")
Achieve international water goals to preempt looming conflicts born of desperation: UN
Posted on February 22, 2015 | No CommentsUnited Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health, Hamilton CANADA 22-FEB-2015 Corruption, siphoning 30 percent of water sector funding, must end for world development and security A new UN […] -
![UN University INWEH (Institute for Water, Environment & Health ), Hamilton CANADA 23-DEC-2014 Large Parts Of Europe, South America Face Rising Vulnerability The first-ever maps of global vulnerability to dengue, a […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/dengue-reportj-115x115.jpg "Vulnerability to dengue virus: UN University publishes 1st global maps")
Vulnerability to dengue virus: UN University publishes 1st global maps
Posted on December 23, 2014 | No CommentsUN University INWEH (Institute for Water, Environment & Health ), Hamilton CANADA 23-DEC-2014 Large Parts Of Europe, South America Face Rising Vulnerability The first-ever maps of global vulnerability to dengue, a […] -
![United Nations University – International Human Dimensions Programme, Bonn; UN Environment Programme, Nairobi; UNESCO Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development 9-DEC-2014 New perspective on growth of […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/2c0h554.bild_-115x115.jpg "Inclusive Wealth Index shows more than half of countries ‘consuming beyond their means’")
Inclusive Wealth Index shows more than half of countries ‘consuming beyond their means’
Posted on December 9, 2014 | No CommentsUnited Nations University – International Human Dimensions Programme, Bonn; UN Environment Programme, Nairobi; UNESCO Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development 9-DEC-2014 New perspective on growth of […] -
![United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health, Hamilton CANADA 28-Oct-2014 Salt-spoiled soils worldwide: 20 percent of all irrigated lands — an area equal to France; Extensive costs include $27 […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/photo-115x115.png "World losing 2,000 hectares of farm soil daily to salt damage")
World losing 2,000 hectares of farm soil daily to salt damage
Posted on October 28, 2014 | No CommentsUnited Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health, Hamilton CANADA 28-Oct-2014 Salt-spoiled soils worldwide: 20 percent of all irrigated lands — an area equal to France; Extensive costs include $27 […] -
![United Nations University, Hamilton Canada, and InterAction Council, Toronto 9-Oct-2014 Experts’ address universal concerns identified by former world leaders: World water crisis, sectarianism, energy, denuclearization of Korea A massive 180 […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/UN-115x115.jpg "Pipeline to replenish vanishing Dead Sea a bridge to Mid-East security, peace")
Pipeline to replenish vanishing Dead Sea a bridge to Mid-East security, peace
Posted on October 9, 2014 | No CommentsUnited Nations University, Hamilton Canada, and InterAction Council, Toronto 9-Oct-2014 Experts’ address universal concerns identified by former world leaders: World water crisis, sectarianism, energy, denuclearization of Korea A massive 180 […] -
![European Marine Board, Oostende, Belgium 9-Oct-2014 Some 340 European scientists, policy-makers and other experts representing 143 organizations from 31 countries spoke with one voice today, publishing a common vision of today’s […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/North-Sea-Trawler-115x115.jpg "Human health, wealth require expanded marine science, experts say")
Human health, wealth require expanded marine science, experts say
Posted on October 9, 2014 | No CommentsEuropean Marine Board, Oostende, Belgium 9-Oct-2014 Some 340 European scientists, policy-makers and other experts representing 143 organizations from 31 countries spoke with one voice today, publishing a common vision of today’s […] -
![Malaysian Industry-Government Group for High Technology 2-Oct-2014 Proposed urban edition of Malaysia’s ‘smart’ eco-villages debuts Building on the poverty relief success achieved through self-sustaining high-tech “smart villages,” Malaysian innovators have […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Smart-urban-village-115x115.jpg "To help solve slums, innovators build jobs, food security into affordable housing")
To help solve slums, innovators build jobs, food security into affordable housing
Posted on October 2, 2014 | No CommentsMalaysian Industry-Government Group for High Technology 2-Oct-2014 Proposed urban edition of Malaysia’s ‘smart’ eco-villages debuts Building on the poverty relief success achieved through self-sustaining high-tech “smart villages,” Malaysian innovators have […] -
![Malaysian Industry‑Government Group for High Technology 22-Sep-2014 Malaysia a founding nation in new global sciences education alliance New York — Malaysia today became a founding partner in the Global STEM […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/stem_header-115x115.jpg "Growing scientists: World’s future jobs are rooted in STEM")
Growing scientists: World’s future jobs are rooted in STEM
Posted on September 22, 2014 | No CommentsMalaysian Industry‑Government Group for High Technology 22-Sep-2014 Malaysia a founding nation in new global sciences education alliance New York — Malaysia today became a founding partner in the Global STEM […] -
![Malaysian Industry‑Government Group for High Technology 17-Sep-2014 As nations zero in on the UN’s post-2015 global Sustainable Development Goals, innovations being successfully pioneered and demonstrated in Malaysia offer several proven […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Smart-Village-Malaysia-115x115.jpg "Malaysia’s ‘Smart Villages’ and 9 other proven ideas for sustainable development")
Malaysia’s ‘Smart Villages’ and 9 other proven ideas for sustainable development
Posted on September 17, 2014 | No CommentsMalaysian Industry‑Government Group for High Technology 17-Sep-2014 As nations zero in on the UN’s post-2015 global Sustainable Development Goals, innovations being successfully pioneered and demonstrated in Malaysia offer several proven […] -
![United Nations University – Institute for Water, Environment and Health 2-Jul-2014 Business-as-usual management policies risks well-being of 2 billion+ people Leading international environmental and marine scientists today published a joint […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Satellite-Images-Depict-the-Growth-of-Manila-between-1989-and-2012-115x115.jpg "Zone tropical coastal oceans; manage them more like land resources: Scientists")
Zone tropical coastal oceans; manage them more like land resources: Scientists
Posted on July 2, 2014 | No CommentsUnited Nations University – Institute for Water, Environment and Health 2-Jul-2014 Business-as-usual management policies risks well-being of 2 billion+ people Leading international environmental and marine scientists today published a joint […] -
![University of Toronto 20-Jun-2014 Calling global mental health problems “acute and urgent,” 37 leading medical authorities from 11 countries have published a joint declaration calling for basic mental health care in […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Cretin_Child_1-115x115.jpg "Citing ‘urgent, acute’ mental health issues, especially in Africa, experts petition governments to act")
Citing ‘urgent, acute’ mental health issues, especially in Africa, experts petition governments to act
Posted on June 20, 2014 | No CommentsUniversity of Toronto 20-Jun-2014 Calling global mental health problems “acute and urgent,” 37 leading medical authorities from 11 countries have published a joint declaration calling for basic mental health care in […] -
![United Nations University – International Institute for Global Health, Malaysia 15-Jun-2014 Study in Uganda shows under-18s most vulnerable to cholera, typhoid, acute diarrhea, other water-related health risks rising with climate […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/74431_web-115x115.jpg "Health impacts of planetary change, swelling cities: New assignment for UN think tank in Malaysia")
Health impacts of planetary change, swelling cities: New assignment for UN think tank in Malaysia
Posted on June 15, 2014 | No CommentsUnited Nations University – International Institute for Global Health, Malaysia 15-Jun-2014 Study in Uganda shows under-18s most vulnerable to cholera, typhoid, acute diarrhea, other water-related health risks rising with climate […] -
![REN21, Paris (Renewable Energy Policy Network for the 21st Century) 03-Jun-2014 Now 95 emerging economies nurture renewable energy growth through supportive policies, up six-fold from just 15 countries in 2005 […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/masdar-115x115.jpg "Developing world policies help power global renewable energy generation to record")
Developing world policies help power global renewable energy generation to record
Posted on June 3, 2014 | No CommentsREN21, Paris (Renewable Energy Policy Network for the 21st Century) 03-Jun-2014 Now 95 emerging economies nurture renewable energy growth through supportive policies, up six-fold from just 15 countries in 2005 […] -
![Joint Centre for Bioethics, Toronto 6 January, 2005 Report urges end to monopoly of economists as development policy advisors Science and technology is so critically important to improving conditions in […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/scienece-115x115.jpg "Put science at center of decision-making on third world development, experts tell UN")
Put science at center of decision-making on third world development, experts tell UN
Posted on January 6, 2005 | No CommentsJoint Centre for Bioethics, Toronto 6 January, 2005 Report urges end to monopoly of economists as development policy advisors Science and technology is so critically important to improving conditions in […]