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Global climate policy needs to tackle its racist roots

World leaders must acknowledge that racism and colonialism underlie delayed, inadequate climate action - and use COVID-19 recovery as an opportunity for justice
Remy Rioux France Public Development Bank

Earth Day 2021: Green finance is key to the climate agenda

As leaders of major economies meet on April 22 to push for climate action, it is up to policymakers to ensure that the biggest emitters are the biggest committers
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Want to fight climate change? Support indigenous people

If leaders are serious about tackling climate change, they must invest in the best guardians of ecosystems: indigenous people
Frances Seymour World Resources Institute

A tragic outcome for the world's forests is not inevitable

The data on forest loss is still grim but we know what causes deforestation - and the policy tools and market mechanisms that can stop it

Coronavirus

We show how coronavirus is impacting the lives of vulnerable people globally. more
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Coronavirus vaccine inequality
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For India's poor, lockdown policing adds to pandemic hardships
Risks for South Africa's food couriers surge during the pandemic
Brazil asks women to delay pregnancy over COVID-19 variant fears
Food prices soar in West Africa amid conflicts and COVID

Climate

We focus on the human and development impacts of climate change. more
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Setting the stage for COP26
U.S. mayors eye redoubled climate role as Biden preps new policy
John Kerry puts U.S. weight behind Green Climate Fund
As clean energy jobs recover, can they lift U.S. communities?
Global climate policy needs to tackle its racist roots
EU clinches deal on climate law, tougher 2030 emissions goal

Women

We focus on stories that help to empower women and bring lasting change to gender inequality. more
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Female genital mutilation
UK and Irish supermarkets fight 'period poverty' with free tampons
Soccer Super League 'could be devastating' for women's game
Women in Afghanistan hold the key to peace
Chrissy Teigen to help women with fertility struggles
For South Korea's 'sea women', warming seas mean smaller catches

LGBT+

We delve deeper into the issues faced by LGBT+ communities around the world. more
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Climate change and a 'just transition'
In an old Mexican hotel, a refuge for LGBT+ migrants
EU urged to ban AI tools that detect gender, sexuality
Peru's first lesbian lawmaker vows to boost LGBT+ rights
Namibian court rules vs gay couple in fight to take daughters home
Bulgaria urged to issue ID papers to child with two mothers

Technology

We explore how data and technology are impacting people’s rights and societies. more
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Coronavirus and surveillance
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In Brazil, smartphone initiative keeps indigenous languages alive
Mexican judge moves against biometric cellphone registry
EU urged to ban AI tools that detect gender, sexuality
Mid-year UN climate talks to go ahead virtually in 'crucial year'
Digital divide hampers elderly people seeking vaccine in Stockholm

Slavery

We shine a light on human trafficking, forced labour and modern-day slavery. more
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Taking on the Traffickers
Cross-border drug trafficking cases nearly doubled in four years
Xinjiang actions could meet criteria for crimes against humanity
Traffickers seen thriving in Europe as COVID hits victim support
Health official alleges ‘sexual slavery’ in Tigray
EU sets out five-year crime cooperation, anti-trafficking plans

Cities

We examine how cities are reshaping the way people live. more
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Cities reboot: Urban life in the age of COVID-19
U.S. mayors eye redoubled climate role as Biden preps new policy
Singapore gets creative with solar in clean energy push
Cash, no strings attached: New U.S. programs for pandemic poor
Can't eat out? In locked down Paris, a chef can come to you
How New Zealand's COVID-19 response fuelled a housing crisis

Land

We shine a light on how land and property rights can empower communities worldwide. more
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Land to lose: coronavirus compounds debt crisis in Cambodia
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Can a treaty stop Latin American activists being killed?
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Panama boosts action to protect forests, drought-hit canal
Brazil's promises to slash forest losses 'empty', researchers say
Want to fight climate change? Support indigenous people
A tragic outcome for the world's forests is not inevitable

Economies

We report on how to ensure people globally have economic security and a decent standard of living. more
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Climate change and a 'just transition'
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Cash, no strings attached: New U.S. programs for pandemic poor
COVID-19 exposes 'grim reality' of private renters - UK charity
Bangladesh keeps garment factories going as lockdown hits
In Australia's Byron Bay, Netflix reality TV show sparks backlash
Cubans turn to herbal remedies, barter amid medicine scarcity

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