The new issue of A World of Science

The January-March 2008 edition of UNESCO's A World of Science has just been published.

The contents include:

• Arctic sea ice a record low
• Ocean observing flotilla hits 3000 mark
• Report confirms science still dominated by men
• Children follow in gorilla’s footsteps
• 23 new biosphere reserves in countdown to Congress
• Water institute to train 2100 iranians
• Environment prized at Forum

There is also an editorial by Walter Erdelen, Assistant Director-General for Natural Sciences