Ukraine's stateless trapped in warzone with no proof they exist
Tens of thousands of stateless people live in Ukraine, but without identification documents or citizenship it is hard to cross the border - and they may never be able to return home
The South African community hailed as a model for racial diversity
Welbedacht is home to Black, Indian, white and mixed-race residents, and researchers say it could be a model for other places still scarred by apartheid
Removing carbon from air vital to reach climate goals, IPCC says
Climate science report says to meet warming limits, the world will need "carbon dioxide removal" - from planting trees to costly technologies that suck CO2 directly from the air
Clean energy transition must be fast and fair, IPCC scientists say
Swift and deep emissions cuts are vital to keep people safe, but they must be equitable and include development aims, report says
Russia's war migrants find mixed reception in Georgia
From IT workers to engineers, many skilled Russians have fled to ex-Soviet Georgia and to Turkey since the Ukraine war began - some dodging sanctions fallout, others fearing a crackdown on the opposition
U.S. cities scrap 'problem' fines seen fueling race, income gaps
From San Francisco to the Midwest to New York, the pandemic has triggered a policy rethink about the fairness of fines and fees for prison phone calls, overdue library books and parking violations
Can global brands' green push improve Bangladesh labour rights?
The ILO has put the government on notice for allowing continued violations of workers' rights, while fashion giants are pushing for greener and socially just business models
As Ukraine war hikes prices, Global South farmers struggle to find fertilizer
As the conflict enters its second month, its effects are being felt by farmers around the globe - but it could also be an opportunity for farmers to adopt more sustainable methods
How is the U.S. military preparing for rising climate security risks?
Climate change is boosting security risks from disasters, sea level rise, extreme heat and more - and now is the time to prepare, U.S. security experts say
In Zimbabwe, a women-only gem mine gives abuse survivors new hope
Workers at Africa’s first all-female mine say their jobs have given them a fresh start and financial independence