As world dithers on forest carbon rules, private investors go it alone
Indonesia's only scheme selling forest carbon credits aims to help villagers protect nature and earn a better living too
National climate laws help pave the way for new UN deal
Legislators dedicated to tackling climate change want a global agreement that puts domestic laws at its heart
Oaxaca's wind farm surge produces clean power - and protests
Negotiations with indigenous landowners are proving tricky for companies building wind farms in southern Mexico
U.N. sustainable energy campaign focuses on women and children's health
In many countries, access to clean, affordable and sustainable energy is a matter of life and death
Sexual harassment criminalised in Egypt - reports
Punishable by up to five years in prison and fines from $400 to $7,000
Can governments end sexual violence in war?
London summit on ending sexual violence in conflict is part of a growing international focus on the issue
U.S. lifts Medicare ban on sex change operations in landmark ruling
Advocates praise decision, hope other insurers will follow suit
Mexican forest communities seek business benefit from climate laws
Mexico is a leader in legislating on climate change, but local forest enterprises want more tangible support
Comunidades forestales mexicanas buscan beneficios en leyes de cambio climático
Mexico is a leader in legislating on climate change, but local forest enterprises want more tangible support
Colombia can grow economy "through nature without destroying it" - environment vice minister
Colombia must find sustainable ways to use natural resources as investors rush for land, says environment vice minister