Data on biodiversity research to be made more accessible

An MoU has been signed at 6th IPBES session in Colombia for free and open access to data

Half of Earth's satellites restrict use of climate data

Satellite data can contribute to a wide range of areas–climate change, weather, natural disasters, agricultural development and more–…

Why fixing Africa's data gaps will lead to better health policies

Commitment may be the first step towards affordable health care, but more needs to be done to harness the power of data for public health

Wave of big data and the swaying ship of public health in India

Big data can be a game-changer, only if adequate measures for capacity building, technological advancement, data privacy, logistics and …

Introduction of ‘data exclusivity’ in pesticides Bill will affect farmers

Certain clauses in the Bill threaten to delay the entry of affordable generic products in the market

‘PESTICIDES’ IN DRUGS

Sharad Pawar’s provision for protecting test data in the Pesticides Bill could spill over into trade agreements and hit the drugs industry, too