Climate adaptation costs soaring, funding to fall short - UN
Climate adaptation in developing countries is likely to cost two to three times more than previous estimates
Up to 50,000 displaced Iraqi families left without aid despite access-MSF
Many people are staying in unfinished buildings, disused farms or schools with limited access to basics such as water, sanitation and food
Only 60 years of farming left if soil degradation continues
The earth under our feet is too often ignored by policymakers, experts say
Kenya takes step towards recognising intersex people in landmark ruling
Intersex people often face stigma in Kenya as the condition is not understood
Controversial Canadian law criminalises men who buy sex
The law aims to protect women working in prostitution but has angered some sex workers who say it will put them in more danger
Gulf countries' failure to take Syrian refugees "shameful" - Amnesty
Lack of international support has left main host countries struggling to cope and refugees facing increasing hostility
Insurance for Ethiopian herders aims to combat drought, conflict
Could payouts for losses of livestock lead to less desperation and fewer conflicts with farmers?
Dirty deeds: soil degradation costs African farmers $68bn yearly
Better soil management to increase food production seen vital to avert hunger and strife in sub-Saharan Africa
Green Climate Fund plans to turn on money tap in 2015 - director
Preparatory money will come in 2015, with first main projects funded in 2016, she says
Who can help reduce the high cost of violence against women?
New study calls for greater role of international financial institutions in fight against violence against women