India's new VPN rules spark fresh fears over online privacy
Cybersecurity directive requiring virtual private network (VPN) providers to retain users' raise concerns that activists, whistleblowers and dissenters will be at greater risk of surveillance
COVID-19 and Ukraine war threaten clean energy gains for poorest
Hundreds of millions of people are projected to remain without electricity by 2030 as concerns grow over the prospect of meeting Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG7) on access to green and affordable energy
New global fund invests in nature to shore up climate change fight
The Climate Investment Funds aim to raise at least $500 million to protect ecosystems in developing countries, partnering with indigenous people and local communities
OPINION: The Ukraine war must not stop global companies investing in LGBTQ+ lives
The impact of the Ukraine war could cause global companies to rollback their LGBTQ+ inclusivity efforts, but their support is needed now more than ever.
Africa's mobile money taxes risk driving poor out of digital economy
Cash-strapped African nations are rolling out an e-levy on mobile money transactions to boost revenues, but the policy could hurt the poorest as the cost of living rises and reverse impressive gains made in boosting economic inclusion.
OPINION: G7 must seize opportunity to shift public finance from conflict-fuelling gas into clean energy
Despite increased military aggression in the last decade, Putin's Russia was the third-largest recipient of G7 fossil fuel finance - this has to end
U.S. climate envoy Kerry says Ukraine war no excuse to let up on climate fight
As the on-going war between Russia and Ukraine disrupts energy flows, U.S. climate envoy John Kerry warns against backsliding on climate action
U.S. abortion rights threat fuels jump in crypto donations
Cryptocurrency donations may offer donors more privacy, but nonprofits could face questions over persistent concerns about the environmental impact and transparency of digital currencies
OPINION: Protecting the digital rights of children, young adults
Tech executives and governments do not protect children’s rights in online spaces adequately, and while 90% of children and young adults live in low- and middle-income countries, most research on how digital tech is impacting youth has focused on the global north.
Ukrainian refugees find haven at French castle
Ukrainians fleeing Russian invasion find housing and jobs with community initiative spreading across France