Coalition of 24 states urges Trump to kill Obama's carbon emission plan
President-elect Trump has promised to revive oil and gas drilling and coal mining by cutting back on federal regulations
Rich nations urged to resettle more Syrian refugees to save lives
Only Australia, Canada, Germany and Norway had resettled more than their "fair share" of Syrian refugees when considering the size of their economy, Oxfam says
Peace can transform Colombia into breadbasket for world, president says
"We are all aware that there is no peace where hunger exists"
Climate scientists adjust as Trump builds team of oil allies
"It is maybe really necessary to refocus what you are doing and how you are labeling it"
Only five unaccompanied migrant children brought to UK from Greece and Italy - aid agencies
"If children do not have safe and legal routes to the UK they will continue to make perilous journeys"
EXPERT VIEWS - What impact will Brazil's plan to allow foreign ownership of land have?
Opponents fear foreign investment could lead to the displacement of small farmers and lead to further deforestation
Governments pledge $75 bln to World Bank's poorest countries fund
The latest replenishment will support health and nutrition services for up to 400 million people
As rains fail, maneuvering for water grows in southern Sri Lanka
Cracking down on inappropriate water use is tough when fields are dry and farmers are worried, officials say
Syrian girls flee war only to become mothers in Jordan camp
Despite efforts to reduce early marriage in Zaatari camp, the number of babies born to girls remains stubbornly high
Landowners receive billions in subsidies to protect watersheds - study
With a growing global population and increased demand, governments are struggling with how to provide everyone with enough water to drink