Super typhoon Haiyan hits the Philippines
One of the strongest storms ever recorded, super typhoon Haiyan, killed at least 10,000 people when it struck the Philippines in November 2013
Loss and damage
Extreme weather and sea level rise related to climate change are leading to worsening losses and damages, financial and otherwise. What might be done to address these?
African immigrants rescued in Malta
A group of 130 Sub-Saharan African migrants were rescued by Armed Forces of Malta south of the Maltese islands when their boat ran into difficulties in June 8, 2014, according to army sources
Eternally displaced: Afghanistan’s escalating crisis
In 2016 the conflict - a continued battle for control between beleaguered Afghan forces and both ISIS and the Taliban - has led to unprecedented levels of displacement, with 1.5 million internally-displaced and 3 million refugees. Almost 1 million people, half of whom are children, have already returned from Iran and Pakistan. At least half a million more are expected to return this year, despite a starkly deteriorating economic, political and security situation within the country.
Syrian Refugees: A new life in Europe
More than 11 million people have been forced to flee their homes since the conflict in Syria began. Fewer than 150,000 have been granted asylum in Europe