Conflict and COVID-19 drive hunger to record levels in Congo
A third of the population in the Democratic Republic of Congo is suffering from acute hunger due to conflict and the economic impact of COVID-19
World old-growth tropical forest losses increase 12% in 2020, data shows
World Old-growth tropical forest losses increase 12% in 2020 as a result of the climate change
Global rainforest loss 'relentless' in 2020, but SE Asia offers hope
In a year that was supposed to mark major improvements in halting deforestation worldwide, loss of rainforests continued amid the pandemic, rising 12%, says Global Forest Watch
'Last window': Green Climate Fund chief urges reopening of U.S. finance tap
Biden administration's decision on U.S. contribution to the GCF is key to ramping up much-needed support for green, climate-resilient recovery in poorer nations, says fund's head
Coronavirus fallout traps more Congolese girls in sex work
A rising number of girls in the Democratic Republic of Congo are turning to the sex trade as COVID-19 deepens desperation
For this Amazon van driver, AI surveillance was the final straw
For Vic, an Amazon driver since 2019, the company's decision to install a four-lens, AI-powered camera in his van was the final indignity. This month, he quit
EXCLUSIVE-U.S. looks to Canada for minerals to build electric vehicles -documents
The U.S. Department of Commerce holds a closed-door virtual meeting with miners and battery manufacturers to discuss ways to boost Canadian production of EV materials
Morocco's vaccination drive bypasses undocumented migrants
Morocco's vaccination programme concentrates on medics, other key workers, older people and those with chronic ailments, but undocumented migrants are not a part of its plans
One in three women endure physical or sexual violence -WHO
Boys should be taught in school about respect and consent, say WHO officials, as biggest-ever survey points to 'endemic' violence against women and girls