OPINION: What’s changed since the 1970 Great Bhola Cyclone in Bangladesh?
Bangladesh has made strides in protecting its people from storms, reducing deaths dramatically in the past 50 years
Philippines hunts for missing after its deadliest typhoon this year
After Vamco, up to three more typhoons are expected to lash the Philippines before end of December, state weather forecaster warns
Australia forecasts prolonged wildfire seasons, more droughts from climate change
Australia's climate has warmed on average by 1.44C since 1910 and this will result in more wildfires, droughts and marine heatwaves, warns report
U.N. chief 'encouraged' by development bank climate pledge, urges more
Banks said they will boost investment in clean energy and work towards adopting tougher stance on coal, but stopped short of pledging to phase out backing for fossil fuels
Macron hails chance to "make our planet great again" after Biden win
Macron's comments follow those of other leaders who have welcomed Biden's victory as a boost to global cooperation on tackling climate change
Financing for global goals under threat just when most needed, says OECD head
The COVID-19 pandemic is handicapping efforts to reach the Sustainable Development Goals in developing nations as cash runs short and recessions take hold
Public banks urged to share funding fairly, as climate batters poor farmers
Communities most vulnerable to floods, droughts and storms are still not getting the support they need to adapt to climate change, say aid experts, as world's development banks meet
OPINION: What does the Biden win mean for climate action?
On climate finance, faster emissions cuts and setting the climate action traffic signal for business from red to green, a Biden administration could produce big shifts
Typhoon Vamco triggers worst floods in Philippine capital for years
Vamco, 21st cyclone to hit the Philippines this year, battered a nation still reeling from Goni, which killed 25 people and destroyed thousands of homes early this month
With scant power or freezers, Pfizer vaccine brings little cheer to coronavirus-hit India
India's crippling heat, erratic electricity and limited cold storage make COVID-19 vaccine logistics a challenge