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
Ukraine sunflower oil price surge casts shadow over Ramadan meals
At the start of the Muslim holy month, families in food-poor Middle Eastern countries are being forced to rethink ‘iftar’ favourites like French fries and deep-fried pastries
Ukrainian software engineers see lives upended by war
As software engineers in Ukraine struggle to keep on coding, IT industry experts say foreign tech firms could be forced to shift operations if the conflict drags on
Media’s Role in a Sustainable Recovery in Asia and the Pacific: Ten tactics to help news media secure long-term sustainability
Highlights from expert speakers who participated in a webinar on 'Racing to Survive: Media's Challenges and Solutions'. The webinar was the first episode in a four-part webinar series on ‘Media’s Role in a Sustainable Recovery in Asia and the Pacific’, hosted by the Asian Development Bank and the Thomson Reuters Foundation.
New global nature pact hangs in balance as 'world burns'
About 195 countries are set to finalise a deal this year to halt human damage to plants, animals and ecosystems
19 candidates shortlisted for the 2022 Stop Slavery Award
The Thomson Reuters Foundation has today announced the 19 candidates – including corporates, non-profits and individuals – shortlisted for its annual Stop Slavery Award in recognition of their dedication to ending the scourge of modern slavery and human trafficking.
India bets on satellite broadband to bridge rural digital divide
Billionaires Elon Musk and Mukesh Ambani are among those competing to provide satellite broadband, seen as most viable way to boost internet access in rural India
LGBTQ+ rights 'going backwards' around world, warns UK envoy
As gay and transgender rights gains stall in places such as Hungary and Singapore, Britain's first Special Envoy on LGBT Rights Nick Herbert voices concern about the global outlook