Tanzanian city gets new sewage scheme to curb disease, ocean pollution
Wastewater treatment plants, to be built in a $600-million project backed by the World Bank and other donors, are intended to improve human and marine health
The UN’s roulette game with Colombia
The UN has picked a dangerous time to pull aid resources out of Colombia. In doing so, it threatens to unravel the fragile peace the country has fought so hard for
The Rapa Nui have shown us that conservation can protect their ocean – and their culture
Rapa Nui have written a new chapter in their history based upon their cultural values of guardianship, responsibility and accountability for the natural environment
Rohingya crisis fans communal tensions across Myanmar
Rumours have spread on social media that Muslims would stage attacks to avenge violence against the Rohingya in northern Rakhine
From homeless chefs to fire hose handbags, social entrepreneurs thrive in UK
"Businesses need to recognise the surge in customers wanting to tackle social community issues"
Mexico rushes aid to millions after powerful quake; death toll at 96
The quake was the most powerful to hit Mexico in over eight decades
Powerful hurricanes to fuel demands from island nations at climate talks
"Hurricane Irma graphically shows the destructive power of climate change and underscores that loss and damage isn't some abstract concept, but the reality of life today"
Weakening but still potent Irma aims full force at Florida's Gulf Coast
"Just left the island and said goodbye to everything I own"
Africa’s growth engine is running low on fuel
Africa is being hit by falling aid, foreign investment and domestic resources.