Evicted villagers pay a high price for India's hydropower push
India is backing more hydroelectric plants to meet clean energy goals, but locals and environmentalists say projects are destroying communities and forests in the Himalayas
Cameroon slashes taxes to tap its solar power potential
With its hydroelectric plants hobbled by drought, the country is courting investors to grow a more stable solar energy supply
What is ESG and does it make financial sense for businesses?
Ethical investing, which weighs up companies' commitment to environmental, social and governance issues - or ESG - has become one of the fastest growing areas of finance
U.S. cities swap dead trees for new in circular economy for forests
U.S. cities lose about 36 million trees per year. Now, some are looking to sell them as timber to fund new planting
S.Africa needs $250 bln over three decades for clean energy transition
Besides building up renewables, funding is also required for gas plants, energy flexibility, new transmission lines and ensuring coal workers whose jobs are threatened will be reskilled, says report
OPINION: Blockchain can drive financial inclusion and climate resilience
Crypto and blockchain solutions can be tailored to meet the specific needs of the world's underbanked, and enable an inclusive and equitable global financial system.
As heat cuts power in India's 'coal capital', locals seek fair energy share
In one of India's largest coal-producing states, locals say the lack of power is unfair on their state, whose coal reserves light up big cities and power the nation's industries
Australia urged to quickly ditch coal to meet new climate goals
Environmentalists say Australia's new Labor government must support fossil fuel workers as it seeks greater reductions in carbon emissions by 2030
Indian droughts and cyclones fuel trafficking fears for climate migrants
People fleeing extreme weather events such as drought are more vulnerable to forced labour than those migrating after floods and cyclones, report finds
OPINION: For a liveable planet, time for action at Davos
Leaders attending Davos must juggle shocks and stresses, while increasing resilience and securing a liveable planet for future generations