Africa's farmers need political support more than 'seeds, weather and soil'
A combination of good policy and strong political backing is key to turning small farms into "poverty-fighting powerhouses", experts say
At '5 minutes to midnight', rights group calls time on climate change
As disasters strengthen, it's time to recognise climate change is now a major human rights risk, says Amnesty International's new chief
Ghana cocoa farmers harness the law to save forests, boost yields
Trees grow naturally on many cocoa farms, providing shade for the delicate crop. But they belong to the state, not the farmers
Typhoon kills 10 in Japan, boats move stranded passengers from airport
Jebi is the most powerful storm to hit Japan in 25 years
Wee ou non: Can green urinals keep Paris streets clean?
"Paris is becoming dirtier and dirtier because people don't take care of it."
Powerful typhoon hits western Japan, killing at least six
Japan has issued evacuation advisories for more than a million people and cancelled hundreds of flights
Japan issues evacuation advisories for 1 mln as typhoon hits west coast
Tides in some areas highest since 1961 typhoon
Govts "not ready" for Poland climate change talks – Fiji PM
Fiji leader urges faster progress at what he calls an "urgent session" of talks
Asia's rising appetite for meat, seafood will 'strain environment'
A land area the size of India will be needed for additional food production