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Forced migration in the Pacific: A warning tale as sea levels rise

The forced relocation by Britain of 1,000 Pacific islanders to Fiji after World War Two is suddenly relevant to show how – and how not – to manage migration if rising seas swamp low-lying nations
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We must all learn how to tackle climate-induced loss and damage

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The climate has changed - but we haven't

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Pay to help poor nations deal with climate change now - or later

Wealthy countries have the cash to help poorer at-risk nations deal with climate change - they're just choosing not to spend it

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Greece closes services, restricts traffic as storm set to worsen
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One month on, El Salvador's bitcoin use grows but problems persist
Amazon's Twitch hit by data breach due to configuration error
If Facebook is the problem, is a social media regulator the fix?

Economies

We report on how to ensure people globally have economic security and a decent standard of living. more
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Why are power outages paralyzing Lebanon?
Public procurement is having a reckoning
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Coronavirus

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Coronavirus vaccine inequality
More vaccines, climate help needed for poorer nations- say UN, NAM
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Countries making COVID-19 vaccines mandatory
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Afghan minister wants good relations, needs time on girls learning
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We delve deeper into the issues faced by LGBT+ communities around the world. more
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Sitting pretty? Indian shop workers win the right to a chair
Thai airport workers seek compensation for lost lunch breaks
China: Protecting nature a 'priority' ahead of biodiversity talks
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Land to lose: coronavirus compounds debt crisis in Cambodia
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New World Heritage Site forest imperils Thai indigenous people
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