Machetes in hand, women join forces to fight logging in Solomon Islands

Logging is a major source of income in the island nation, but women are standing up to excessive deforestation

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South Pacific cyclone and coronavirus create 'perfect storm' of worry

Island nations struggle to manage deadly Cyclone Harold while trying to stave off spread of the virus pandemic

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Rain-short Zimbabwe fights taboo against farming drought-hardy grain

Growing more water-smart millet and less maize could help drought-hit farmers - but an unusual cultural fear holds them back

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Chile charts path to greener, fairer future after coronavirus

Environment minister says COVID-19 recovery must be 'sustainable' as Chile puts social justice in new climate plan

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As Africa looks for clean power, nuclear interest grows

As a growing number of African states consider adopting nuclear power, renewables experts say it's not the cheapest, fastest or safest way to provide much-needed energy access

Five trees or a latte? Coastal communities seek crowdfunding for mangroves

An online platform built on blockchain could drive forest planting in coastal areas across India and Southeast Asia

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Kenyan farmers battle fruit-fly menace as climate warms

As the planet heats up, growing pest numbers threaten Kenya's lucrative mango, avocado and other fruit crops

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Zimbabwe reopens produce markets after protests by drought-hit farmers

Already stung by losses from climate change-linked drought, farmers insist coronavirus market shutdowns are too costly

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Coronavirus curfew creates water shortage for Burkina Faso's poorest

The curfew is stopping those in poor areas from accessing communal fountains that only flow at night in the dry season

Pacific nations stay vigilant against coronavirus in cyclone's aftermath

Pacific island states have relatively few COVID-19 cases, but many have restricted movement to slow any spread even as a powerful storm battered the region this week

Illegal loggers uncowed by coronavirus as deforestation rises in Brazil

Deforestation of the Amazon in Brazil rose by 30% in March compared to one year ago

Japan minister: Paris accord under threat if coronavirus trumps climate change

Japanese environmental minister warned against prioritizing the crumbling global economy at the expense of the environment

Chinese dams held back Mekong waters during drought, study finds

Research group Eyes on Earth says water levels measured downstream from China along the Thai-Lao border were at times up to 3 metres lower than they should have been

Climate change could trigger sudden losses of world's wildlife -study

Temperatures may rise to a point that tips ecosystems and their inhabitants over "cliff edges", researchers find

OPINION: Coronavirus collides with climate action - our chance to build a better world for all

As COVID-19 exposes the cracks in our systems, now is the time to reset institutions and economies on a path to decarbonisation

OPINION: Liberia's Ebola lessons can help communities beat coronavirus

Donors should let local development partners switch focus to tackle the disease and provide financial support to deal with the aftermath

OPINION: Vaccinating the global financial system against climate crisis

We risk sleepwalking into a climate catastrophe unless we transition to sustainable investments and climate-resilient economic growth