Wildfires rage in Colorado as weather conditions deteriorate
350 homes have been ordered to evacuate
Bring global goals to the streets to push cities forward
Local governments and citizens must be involved in making the Sustainable Development Goals a reality, urban experts say
Rising disaster risk but little insurance interest in Pacific islands
Limited take-up so far is linked to small island nations' reluctance to foot the bill for the effects of climate change, says insurance expert
Satellite tech offers near real-time view of deforestation -researchers
"Most tropical countries now cannot say, 'well we didn't have the information, or we didn't have the information on time'"
Brazil's bike-friendly beachfront city Fortaleza wins major transport award
"Fortaleza has taken the right approach to transport, which is one that moves away from private cars to one that prioritizes and integrates pedestrians, cyclists and public transport users"
Half of South Asia living in vulnerable climate "hotspots" -World Bank
Water stress, in particular, could leave more than 800 million at risk by 2050 - particularly in India - if emissions are not cut, World Bank says
Is land management the secret to stability in Africa – and Europe?
As climate change hits in Africa and population grows, reversing land degradation is key
From chicken to billy-billy, invasive pest brings hardship to Cameroon
Armyworm is threatening not just maize and those who farm it but the businesses that depend on them
Focus on cities could cut China's emissions by 30pct - researchers
To meet its emissions-cutting goals, China needs to focus on cleaning up power plants and factories in cities, scientists say
In hunt for clean jet fuel, South Africa swaps tobacco for weeds
Could invasive plants and other waste lead to cleaner airplane fuel in South Africa?