Competition over land squeezes Ethiopia's coffee farmers
"I asked for compensation, but they laughed at me. There's been no compensation at all"
Is the world hiding behind Trump as progress lags in Bangkok?
Wealthy countries must stop Trump in further weakening the Paris Agreement and instead honour their commitments
India's Gujarat state amends law to give land to industry instead of the poor
The state will allow authorities to develop land that was intended for impoverished farmers, who plan to challenge the move in court
Forests - root of climate problem or solution?
Stopping deforestation and allowing damaged forests to grow back could reduce global emissions by up to 30 percent
'Kite Runner' author pens tribute to refugees who die fleeing war
"It's agonising to leave your home. Those boats are vessels of desperation."
Africa's farmers need political support more than 'seeds, weather and soil'
A combination of good policy and strong political backing is key to turning small farms into "poverty-fighting powerhouses", experts say
Women raped in Mauritania risk jail for seeking justice - report
Sex outside of marriage in Mauritania is officially punishable by flogging, jail time, or in cases of adultery, death by stoning
At '5 minutes to midnight', rights group calls time on climate change
As disasters strengthen, it's time to recognise climate change is now a major human rights risk, says Amnesty International's new chief
Islam shows its female face with rise of women mosques
From Copenhagen to Los Angeles, a handful of female mosques now cater to Muslim women who want their own place of worship, just as men have had through the ages.
Ghana cocoa farmers harness the law to save forests, boost yields
Trees grow naturally on many cocoa farms, providing shade for the delicate crop. But they belong to the state, not the farmers