Berlin becomes a magnet for LGBT+ Poles fleeing homophobia at home
A growing number of young LGBT+ Poles are settling in the German capital, viewed by many as a 'queer oasis' close to home
In climate pledge, Xi says China will not build new coal-fired power projects abroad
Xi gives no details but the move could significantly limit the financing of coal plants in the developing world
After Ida, U.S. cities eye more equal resilience plans
New York and other U.S. cities are seeking to ensure their climate mitigation plans protect their most vulnerable communities
OPINION: Don’t give up on Afghanistan’s women athletes
The Taliban have suggested they may ban women from sport. Either way the country’s sportswomen are determined to get back on pitches and courts
U.S. seeks to double climate change aid for developing nations -Biden
Biden's announcement comes with less than six weeks to go before the COP26 climate summit begins in Glasgow, Scotland.
Brazil committed to protecting environment, Bolsonaro tells U.N.; activists unconvinced
Brazil's president has been criticized at home and abroad for increased deforestation in the Amazon under his government
OPINION: Governments must prioritise off-grid energy in Africa's economic recovery
The pandemic has exacerbated some hard truths about the inequality of energy access, with those lacking it hit hardest - but we have the tools to end energy poverty now
As Amazon destruction continues, Brazil faces future of floods, drought
As floods batter the north and dry weather parches the south, scientists warn there is more to come if Brazil does not tackle deforestation
U.N. chief grades world on vaccine rollout: 'F in Ethics'
U.N. chief Antonio Guterres says it's an 'obsenity' that unused vaccines are being thrown out in some places while 90% of Africa has yet to receive jab
To fix our food systems, we need tech that truly works for smallholder farmers
Digital innovations in food systems aren’t reaching the people who need them most