To sustain climate adaptation, integrate it with local economies - experts
"We must work with the private sector. Otherwise, when funds run out, then who fills our gap? That is not sustainable development."
Pakistan moves to reactivate dormant climate change policy
The policy has been shelved for the past two years, but will now be implemented, new minister says
South Africa should invest in public toilets to combat sexual assault: experts
Many women in South Africa must walk long distances from their homes to public toilets
Relief efforts after Nepal quake must be scaled up; $415 mln needed: UN
At least two million people will need tents, water, food and medicines for the next three months
Thousands of Nepal quake survivors may face lifelong disabilities: aid workers
Hospitals in the worst-affected regions are treating people out in the open, suffering power cuts and water shortages
Solar panels for trees? Kenya barters to rebuild its forests
To restore the Nyeri forest and its water catchment, innovative schemes offer residents a "gift" for planting trees
'Guerrilla gardening' takes root in hunger-hit Mali
Landless farmers grow vegetables and raise animals on abandoned construction sites and vacant plots in Mali's capital
Scientists race to beat mosquito resistance in fight against malaria
Mosquitoes rapidly developing resistance to insecticides used in bednets that millions of people rely on to prevent malaria
Colombia's health ministry calls to suspend coca crop spraying
Herbicide used in aerial spraying of cocaine crops found to be likely cause of cancer - WHO
Gulf states must allow Nepali workers to return after quake - trade union
Thousands of Nepalis migrate to countries in the Middle East, India and Malaysia every year due to poverty and a lack of jobs