Cocaine wars to climate crisis: can fortified crops save Colombia?
NEWS: The biggest threat to Colombian farmers used to be drug-related violence. Now it’s climate change – but biofortified crops offer hope
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See allSolar power rules to boost India’s energy security
NEWS: As power cuts strike northern India, new rules mean solar panels could answer energy security problems
Marina Silva, the Amazon champion who could lead Brazil
ANALYSIS: Known globally as a tireless defender of the rainforest, Marina Silva has a strong chance of becoming Brazil’s next president
The miseducation of Narendra Modi on climate change
COMMENT: Almost half of India’s population is under 20. Its young people deserve more than patronizing guff on climate change from Narendra Modi
Why New Zealand did not accept ‘world’s first climate refugees’
COMMENT: Experts refute claims that Tuvalu family asylum could open floodgates for others fleeing climate impacts
India demands rich countries “walk the talk” on climate
NEWS: Latest meeting of leading emerging economies ends with leadership challenge to developed world
Obama cranks up pressure on critics with latest climate play
ANALYSIS: White House unleashes Obama, Kerry and Podesta in new bid to win public support for carbon cuts
Why are indigenous people sidelined at UN climate talks?
COMMENT: Indigenous people have the solutions to climate change. They should be allowed to speak out at the UN climate talks
Brazil’s indigenous tribes: The low cost solution to climate change?
NEWS: Traditional communities living in harmony with nature need greater support from governments, says report
Funding adaptation: rich countries need to deliver before Paris
COMMENT: A successful UN climate deal in 2015 will require guaranteed flows of support for climate vulnerable countries, writes Saleemul Huq
Bangladesh and climate change: time to change the narrative?
COMMENT: Rising tides threaten the country’s future, but a resilient population is thriving despite adversity, writes Saleemul Huq
Small islands must take the helm on ‘loss and damage’
COMMENT: Small island states were excluded from the UN’s ‘loss and damage’ committee; it’s time they are invited to the table
Fighting desertification will reduce the costs of climate change
COMMENT: We should ‘climate proof’ the land to prevent some of the tragedies of a warmer world, says UN desertification chief
Time for farming to be taken seriously at UN climate talks?
COMMENT: Agriculture is linked to 20% of greenhouse gas emissions, but it’s not receiving attention from governments
Brazil targets climate victory at ‘greenest’ World Cup
NEWS: Government offsets emissions and hails efficient stadia, but critics warn of football greenwash
What does China’s talk of a carbon “cap” really mean?
ANALYSIS: Writing for China Dialogue, Beijing-based Greenpeace campaigner says emissions will need to peak before 2030
US carbon cuts will leave world ‘safer and more stable’ says Obama
NEWS: Obama’s climate rules show international leadership, but environmentalists will push for tougher targets
Finally, the US gets serious on climate change
COMMENT: Obama’s emission cuts could be more ambitious, but it’s the political message from new EPA laws that’s significant
Ghana’s bamboo bikes: Cycling towards sustainability
NEWS: Light, fast, strong and built from natural materials, bamboo bikes are an example of a greener and healthier future
New mercury convention could help fund climate efforts
NEWS: Drive to cut toxic pollution from power plants likely to have knock-on effects for greenhouse gas emissions
Can Peru deliver a successful UN climate summit?
ANALYSIS: Expectations are high for the COP20 meeting in Lima, but success will require clever diplomacy from hosts
Brazil ‘unprepared’ for climate change, warns leading scientist
NEWS: Heavy reliance on natural products means country is at acute risk from rising temperatures and water cycle changes
Felipe Calderon: it’s time to talk about the profits from climate action
COMMENT: Former Mexico President outlines goals of his Commission on Economy and Climate in Abu Dhabi summit address
Russia predicts 30% rise in climate-warming gases by 2040
NEWS: Government report dismisses efforts to cut carbon pollution, warning emissions could break 550 parts per million barrier