As Afghans count cost of deadly floods, officials warn of worse to come
As the climate heats up, war-weary communities need more help to prepare for the growing threat of droughts and floods, and to protect their fragile environment
OPINION: Facing twin climate and conflict shocks, governments step up
A more integrated approach to both problems is needed, they say, as is a UN Commissioner on Climate and Security
Young Afghan female mountaineer plans next summit to 'show the world what we can do'
Mountaineer Fatima Sultani, 18, wants to show that 'Afghan women are strong and can do the most challenging work that men do'
Afghan woman who topped university entrance exam eyes presidency
Shamsia Alizada’s success came as the Afghan government holds power-sharing talks with the Taliban that have raised concerns about women’s rights
In the name of the mother: Afghan woman wins recognition, sparks Taliban opposition
Laleh Osmany, who sucessfully campaigned for mothers' names to be included on ID cards, has been met with both praise and backlash
In conservative Kandahar, new gym creates safe space for Afghan women
The women's only fitness centre sits in a conservative stronghold where the Islamist Taliban militant group have major sway
Afghanistan's first female U.N. envoy warns over women's rights
Adela Raz said the Taliban’s stance on women’s rights should concern the world as the government holds power-sharing talks with the Islamist group
Fund to cut emissions in developing world cities launched
Developing economies from Afghanistan to Zambia will be eligible for the fund for projects from ecosystem restoration to improving slums
'Freak events': Karachi floods hint at shifting monsoon
Scientists say climate change appears to be altering winds that drive South Asia's monsoon, changing rainfall patterns