Cities from New York to London end growth in climate-changing emissions
Reductions have come - despite the cities growing - by using less fossil fuel, boosting public transport and cutting waste
'I will rape you': female journalists face 'relentless' abuse
More than half of women in media have suffered work-related abuse, threats or physical attacks in the past year
Walk in the park: Cities fight climate change with greenery
Parks tend to be more politically popular than other climate measures because they bring tangible benefits for residents' quality of life
Wind and solar farms could double rainfall in Sahara, scientists say
If the entire desert were covered in wind farms and one fifth in solar panels, daily average rainfall would more than double
Female genital mutilation around the world: a fine, jail or no crime?
Report highlights major gaps in legislation across countries in Africa where FGM is prevalent.
African countries urged to toughen laws on female genital mutilation
Six countries which are home to 16 mln girls - Chad, Liberia, Mali, Sierra Leone, Somalia and Sudan - still do not even criminalise FGM
Ban Ki-moon, Gates lend muscle to help world weather climate change
High-powered commission aims to strengthen funding and practical solutions for people and economies coping with climate change
Still in search of real climate leadership
After losing decades when countries and companies could have reduced emissions step by step, we have run out of time
As water bank runs dry, Uganda greens hills to soak up rain
Faced with groundwater depletion, Uganda is restoring its wetlands and planting millions of trees to improve supply
Rising temperatures will mean more deaths globally, say scientists
"We are on a trajectory to reach over 3 degrees C of warming, and if this trend continues there would be serious consequences for health in many parts of the world"