Drought insurance 'an experiment that failed' in Malawi - report
A policy taken out by Malawi cost the country $5 million but failed to deliver timely assistance to more than 6.5 million people affected by drought in 2016, says ActionAid
INTERVIEW-'Gender blind' disaster risk planning undermines countries' ability to cope - UN Women
Women and girls more likely to die in disasters or during infectious disease outbreaks, but disaster planning "gender blind", says U.N.
Emerging economies take lead on going green, but investment needed
Countries like India have grasped the benefits of shifting to low-carbon development, but they can't do it alone
Pope asks Trump to be peacemaker, gives him environmental letter
U.S. President tells the Pope: "Thank you, thank you. I won't forget what you said"
New 'vibe' at Bonn as efforts to cut climate risk, spur development start to merge
When disaster hits, people don’t care whether a climate, disaster or development policy would help. They just want a solution
Early warning systems still missing in 100 countries, U.N. says
Governments of 100 countries still lack disaster early warning systems that could save lives, says the United Nations
Hunger to hit emergency levels in Ethiopia despite rains
The number of Ethiopians in need of food aid will rise beyond the current 7.7 million, experts say.
Mexico: the epicentre of efforts towards a more resilient world
We still have much do when it comes to tackling the underlying risks that drive disasters and soaring economic losses
INTERVIEW-Cash in on businesses to help boost disaster protection, says UN risk chief
"Most urgent" need is to cut climate change, as failure to do so would make any risk reduction strategies futile, Glasser warns
Indonesia president approves two-year extension of forest moratorium
The mortatorium's aim is to reduce emissions from fires caused by deforestation