Next U.N. food chief must tackle hunger 'emergency'
Levels of hunger have grown for the past three years, with one in nine people - or 821 million - worldwide without enough to eat
Arab states face water emergency, urgent action needed - UN
The Middle East and North Africa has suffered more than any other region from water scarcity and desertification, problems being complicated by climate change
New Zealand native know-how lauded for big business
Instead of a wasteful 'take, make and throw' approach, companies should copy indigenous principles and aim for a 'circular' way of work that recycles and re-uses
Iran reports massive flood damage to farms
About 1,900 cities and villages have been affected by floods and exceptionally heavy rains since March 19
As sea levels rise, U.N. climbs aboard floating-cities push
Some have also warned the cities may end up being only for the ultra-rich
UK royals to attend premiere of Netflix "Our Planet" TV series
Prince Charles made his first speech on the environment in 1968 and has long warned of the dangers of climate change
Gravity lightens the load for Nepal's hard-working rural women
Women have suffered injuries and miscarriages due to carrying heavy loads, but a pulley system has transformed their work
Polluted air to shorten lives by 20 months, researchers say
Of all health risks, air pollution is the fifth leading cause of death, killing more people each year than road accidents and malaria, says global report
Cholera vaccinations launched in post-cyclone Mozambique
Mozambique had reported 1,428 cases of cholera including one death since the outbreak was declared last week
Cameroon farmers spice up earnings with forest-friendly foods
A government programme is providing training and funds to help farmers process and package local spices and herbs, boosting their incomes and protecting forests