A waste mountain to climb: Can Africa make plastic recycling pay?
Despite growing efforts across Africa to reuse plastic, much of the waste continues to blight local environments as litter, is burned or buried in the ground
As unusual drought hits eastern Nepal, farmers migrate to get by
"Water scarcity and drought were something alien to us a few years ago but they have become a new normal now"
How green is my forest? There's an app to tell you
With a smartphone or tablet, the app can be used to track the status of a community rights claim in India
'War' on food waste can save money and boost profits, tech firm says
A growing number of impact investors are putting their money into businesses aiming to address climate change and waste.
African women with albinism vow to fight on after Kilimanjaro climb
In some countries, people with albinism are targeted for their body parts which are prized in witchcraft
Scottish pupils learn to 'make life better' as ethical entrepreneurs
Scotland is a global leader in fostering young social entrepreneurs.
'Unforgivable' that more than 440 homeless died in UK in a year - charities
A former soldier, a quantum physicist and a travelling musician were among those who died while homeless last year
Britain urged to tackle orphanage trafficking in anti-slavery fight
Children in countries from Cambodia to Haiti are taken from their homes and put into orphanages to attract donations and help from volunteers
Nine years after war's end, Sri Lankans wait for government to return property
"Despite repeated pledges by the authorities, the military has been frustratingly slow to restore land to the rightful owners"
Indonesian islanders fight developer with snorkels and homestays
The community is already contending with the existential threat of climate change but the denial of land rights could strike the deadliest blow