Brazil to extend military deployment in Amazon rainforest by five months
International pressure continues on Brazil over heightened levels of deforestation and forest fires since President Bolsonaro took power
Climate change poses growing threats to vulnerable Africa, UN says
Droughts, floods and hotter temperatures are harming cereal crop yields, which could fuel hunger and push back economic growth
INTERVIEW - Thai model targets 'shocking' gender violence in new U.N. role
Host of 'Asia's Next Top Model' sets her sights on tackling high rates of abuse and inequality in Asia
Hindu festival worsens Indian capital's air pollution woes
After India's capital burned effigies and lit firecrackers to celebrate the Dussehra festival over the weekend, Monday saw 20 million people breathing poor, even hazardous air
As disaster train gathers speed, efforts gear up to clear the track
As a surge in climate-linked disasters frays aid budgets, efforts to provide cash before the storm are being ramped up in Asia, Africa and Latin America
Polish court ruling amounts to almost total ban on abortion
Abortion will only be allowed in Poland in the case of rape, incest or a threat to the mother's health and life
FACTBOX - Abortion rights across Europe
Despite it being legal in most of the region, women still face difficulties in getting access to abortion. Here are some key facts on abortion rights in Europe
Polish court ruling amounts to almost total abortion ban
Abortion will be only be permissible in Poland in the case of rape, incest or a threat to the mother's health and life
Ahead of U.S. election, Europe eyes an ally in climate change fight
A win for Biden would inject new life into global cooperation in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, according to past climate negotiators
Nearly a third of Indonesia forest fires are in pulp, palm areas - Greenpeace
The green group's report says 8 of 10 palm oil companies with the largest burned areas in their concessions have not been sanctioned