If I were president... From climate change to hunger, celebs state their priorities
Climate change, racial equality and coronavirus are among top issues cited by celebrities asked what they would tackle if elected leader
Indian farmers burn legislation in show of defiance
Tens of thousands of farmers are protesting against laws they say will benefit large private buyers at the expense of growers
Africa's Great Green Wall aims for fresh growth spurt after sluggish start
As climate extremes and human practices degrade land in the Sahel, donors boost backing for a major initiative to halt desertification that is lagging behind its goals
OPINION: BBC’s ‘The Archers’ spotlights modern slavery in our backyards
The radio drama has raised awareness about the reality of human trafficking in Britain
U.N. urges respect for LGBT+ Ugandans ahead of polls
UNAIDS says calling LGBT+ people ‘deviant’ is wrong and could worsen access to HIV/AIDS treatment
COVID-19 spurs calls to boost protections for millions of homeworkers
Homeworkers are often paid far less than those employed outside the home, says United Nations
China pushes technical solutions in race to meet climate goals
Government says it will promote construction of large-scale carbon capture demonstration projects and deploy advanced satellite technology to track land use change