Health experts call virus pandemic a window into future climate threats

The coronavirus threat - and the responses to it - suggest the kind of challenges dealing with global warming may bring

Countries threaten jail for April Fools' Day jokes about coronavirus

Governments fear April 1 pranks about COVID-19 could fuel rumours and put lives at risk


What coronavirus can teach us about tackling climate change

The shutdowns imposed in response to the pandemic are a crash course in a greener future for the world's richer inhabitants


Delhi's push to modernise threatens iconic sites, public space

Rapid urbanisation threatens old buildings and traditional markets as cities rush to build office blocks and rail networks


Colombia reports first coronavirus cases among indigenous people

Two people from the the Yukpa group contract COVOD-19 which could have a devastating impact on tribal communities


LGBT+ marches unite in first online Global Pride due to coronavirus

Global Pride will be livestreamed on June 27, after hundreds of marches were forced to postpone due to the COVID-19 pandemic


Businesses for good debate solutions online as Skoll forum goes virtual

The Skoll World Forum is taking place online due to the coronavirus outbreak


EU presses on with tighter 2030 climate target despite pandemic

EU executive has suggested it will heed calls from campaigners and investors that economic recovery measures should also accelerate the low-carbon transition


Coronavirus fuels surge in complaints about working conditions in Brazil

Some of the complaints include those from healthcare workers who are being denied protective gear


Uganda charges 20 LGBT+ people with risking spread of coronavirus

The inhabitants of an Ugandan LGBT+ shelter were charged with disobeying COVID-19 social distancing rules


Malaysia apologises for telling women not to nag during virus lockdowns

Malaysia's women's affairs ministry campaign included advice to speak with a cartoon cat voice and wear makeup while working from home


Opinion

OPINION: Why we need women’s leadership in the COVID-19 response

Solving health emergencies like the coronavirus demands the best minds the world has to offer – including women



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