Can the United Nations protect human rights in the age of COVID-19?
On the 75th anniversary of the U.N.’s founding, experts warn human rights violations are flourishing and say the U.N. must adapt
OPINION: Restoring land - with Europe's help - can give Africa a greener future
Africa needs to not follow the climate-damaging model of the West, and cutting land degradation can help
As disaster train gathers speed, efforts gear up to clear the track
As a surge in climate-linked disasters frays aid budgets, efforts to provide cash before the storm are being ramped up in Asia, Africa and Latin America
Why cities must put nature at the heart of their recovery
COVID-19 has exposed our vulnerability to systemic shocks and aggravated the stark inequality in our cities
Australia urged to offer migration safety valve as climate pressures Pacific
Allowing climate-threatened islanders more opportunities to live and work in Australia could aid both places, researchers say
'We are being squeezed', says prize-winning Amazon indigenous activist
As indigenous campaigner Alessandra Munduruku wins the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award, she says the Amazon is 'crying for help'
OPINION: It's time to limit shipping pollution to protect Africa’s coast and climate
Pushing back against dirty shipping could lead to big strides against climate change
EU says fossil fuel subsidies undermine its climate ambitions
EU countries spent 159 billion euros on energy subsidies in 2018, according to a Commission report published this month. Nearly a third of that went on fossil fuels
Ahead of U.S. election, Europe eyes an ally in climate change fight
A win for Biden would inject new life into global cooperation in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, according to past climate negotiators
Weather disasters opening U.S. eyes to climate threats - Al Gore
As awareness of risks grows, the United States is “crossing the political tipping point on climate right now”, according to the former U.S. vice president