Australia to scrap harassment exemption for judges and politicians
Australia announces changes to offer women more protection from sexual discrimination and harassment
IMF chief worried about middle-income countries, urges expanded definition of 'vulnerable'
Middle income countries may need more support as their economies are hammered by the pandemic, says IMF head
Circular economy: what is it and how can we get there?
In circular economies, waste is used as the raw material for new products, which helps curb climate change. But this way of working means putting a stop to the ‘buy, use, throwaway’ mentality we’re attached to.
With Thai boxing, Egyptian women fight sex attacks and stereotypes
Coach Samah founded the Monsters Academy to teach Muay Thai in to Egyptian women and girls after being sexually harassed
Climate-risk disclosure requirements will spark huge investments -U.S. official
Plan for global rules requiring firms to publish their exposure to climate change risk will trigger huge investment shifts, says U.S. envoy John Kerry
Biden tax plan replaces U.S. fossil fuel subsidies with clean energy incentives
A Treasury Department office estimated that eliminating the subsidies for fossil fuel companies would boost government tax receipts by more than $35 billion in the coming decade
World Bank, IMF eye ways to link debt relief to climate change spending
Poorer countries could get advice on winning funds for climate and conservation work amid fears that COVID is hitting budgets for green transitions
U.S. restores assistance for Palestinians, to provide $235 million in aid
The U.S. will restart humanitarian, economic and development assistance to Palestine as it works to repair ties damaged under Donald Trump's presidency
High stakes at sea in global rush for wind power
Prices for wind power sites to develop are shooting up as oil giants look to diversify into green energy
Climate-blind borrowing risks 'credit crunch' for future generations
As coronavirus borrowing grows, few countries are reporting whether climate risks will limit their ability to repay debt