Banks launch framework to track carbon footprint of investments
The banks hope the framework will become a benchmark for the financial sector as institutions and banks try to meet the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement
WIDER IMAGE-Scientists race to read Austria's melting climate archive
Ice samples can give up clues as to what the climate was like in the past - but scientists are racing to get the data before it melts away
From Indonesia to Gabon, countries turn to nature to cut climate risks
"There is a wealth of evidence ... that if we restore, protect and enhance ecosystems, they will lower human vulnerability to climate change," said Oxford University zoologist
Global aviation leaders gather amid climate protests, MAX safety talks
The debate over aviation's impact on the environment will be a major topic for the public side of the talks
Survey finds 'sextortion' rife in Latin America, women worst hit
'Sextortion' - abuse of power to obtain sexual favours - is prevalent in Latin America partly due to inequality between men and women in politics and pay
Tap for trash: App seeks to clean up Zimbabwe's waste-clogged cities
The rubbish bins in Harare are supposed to be emptied once a week, but often sit untouched for up to four weeks - now the private sector is sweeping in with a new tech solution
Poorest people getting world's small change to cope with climate crisis
Research from Oxfam shows vulnerable communities are receiving a pittance to help them adapt to worsening wild weather and rising seas
Britain to create 1 bln pound fund for clean energy technology
The Ayrton Fund will consist of aid money for British and foreign scientists and engineers to develop new clean energy technology in partnership with developing countries
Africa to seek declaration of global climate emergency at UN summit
Many African nations are feeling the sting of climate change impacts but as they struggle to respond, they are pushing for top-level recognition of their plight
Make climate fight 'sexy,' says Japan's new environment minister
Japanese students in Tokyo were among the millions of young people who took to the streets on Friday to express fear and outrage about climate change