David Matthews

A national tech transfer agency, support for European research integration, and more academic job security are promised. The question is whether the surprise pick for minister will be able to deliver a long shopping list of reforms

With association still not signed off, funding for successful applicants will be guaranteed by the UK. But this is a ‘short-term measure’ and 2020 contingency plans that were drawn up in case of a no-deal Brexit are now being refreshed for if there is no association agreement

Science plotted the rise of global warming and brought it to worldwide attention. It is now central to dealing with it. With the Glasgow conference drawing to a close, Science|Business sifts through the announcements to find the top R&D stories

Mission Innovation aims to avoid duplication of R&D and get green tech to market sooner. Its targets will provide support for the US/China pledge to accelerate low-carbon transition and climate technology innovation

The Adaptation Research Alliance brings together universities, aid organisations and national governments to bridge the gap between academic research and communities hit by climate change

To hit net zero by mid-century, poor countries need to roll out renewables and clean tech now. But high costs, trade barriers and social resistance stand in the way 

With the promise of academic exchanges, industry tie-ups and regular dialogue, the agreement comes after months of uncertainty over the UK’s quantum cooperation with the EU

Countries are falling well short on emissions targets, but the first day of the UN conference saw fresh commitments, with the new US strategy underlining the central role research and innovation will play in delivering climate neutrality

As the climate mega-conference prepares to open its doors in Glasgow, Science|Business looks ahead to key issues where science and technology will shape the debate