More than a billion live on degraded land, at risk of hunger - UN
"We cannot prevent drought but we can prevent the calamity and crisis that comes with that"
India sets up centre to help migrant workers in the Gulf
Government figures show there are some 6 million Indian migrants in the six Gulf states of Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and Oman.
Corporations are tackling forced labour but progress needed - index
"Modern slavery is embedded into almost every area of our society, a hideous crime that robs millions of lives from their basic right to freedom"
Reported murder of 'uncontacted' tribe exposes mining threats in Brazil's Amazon
"These tribes are completely vulnerable. If miners and loggers get into their land, they are very vulnerable to violence and diseases"
Air strikes kill 69 in Syrian east since Sunday - Observatory
The Observatory said the air strikes hit civilian encampments on the western bank of the Euphrates and vessels crossing the river to the eastern side
As climate change losses mount, it's time to talk about liability and compensation
Those responsible for causing climate change need to face up to reality and begin helping those they are hurting
Homeowners' help needed to avert future flood crises, experts say
"This is a way of sharing the cost and responsibility"
Referral challenge hits bid to contain cholera in Nigeria's northeast
Failure to report suspected cholera cases to authorities is hampering efforts to contain an outbreak in refugee camps