High-carbon communities hope Biden relief eases green pain
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Floods pile pressure on Australia to rethink climate adaptation
White House watching China closely on forced labor
Myanmar security forces kill over 90 in 'horrifying' day
Turkish women protest over withdrawal from domestic violence treat
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Green Climate Fund chief urges reopening of US finance tap
Ambitious Indian city ditches cars every Saturday
White House watching China closely on forced labor
Myanmar security forces kill over 90 in 'horrifying' day
COVID won't respect borders - UN urges divided world to unite
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Wanjira Mathai and Salima Mahamoudou World Resources Institute

Want to heal Africa’s degraded land? Go local

The magic that can restore Africa’s degraded forests, farms and pastures is in the millions of local champions across the continent, especially youth and women
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As cities push to slash climate emissions, what’s going to work?

From New York’s grades for green buildings to Oslo’s innovative climate budgets, fresh ideas are taking hold
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In 2021, we must opt for climate-safe infrastructure

Mistakes made now that do not align with a net-zero emissions world could stay with us for decades to come
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Gender discrimination in Vietnam fuels human trafficking

Female victims of modern slavery are often trafficked to China for sexual exploitation or forced labor

Coronavirus

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Coronavirus vaccine inequality
COVID won't respect borders - UN urges divided world to unite
Coronavirus fallout traps more Congolese girls in sex work
Pandemic hits efforts to stop Mexico's 'silent' killer
Indian film shows hardship and hope of migrants' lockdown journeys
Will COVID-19 inspire young women to become social entrepreneurs?

Climate

We focus on the human and development impacts of climate change. more
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Youth action on climate change
High-carbon communities hope Biden relief eases green pain
Ambitious Indian city ditches cars every Saturday
Green Climate Fund chief urges reopening of US finance tap
We need cash to adapt, Kenyan slum dwellers tell COP26 head
Biden says Xi, Putin welcome at climate summit on April 22

Women

We focus on stories that help to empower women and bring lasting change to gender inequality. more
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Female genital mutilation
Coronavirus fallout traps more Congolese girls in sex work
New Zealand passes miscarriages bereavement leave law
Northern Ireland leader tells UK govt to 'back off' on abortion
Pakistani judge orders blasphemy probe against women's march heads
Parents grapple with how to talk about anti-Asian hate

LGBT+

We delve deeper into the issues faced by LGBT+ communities around the world. more
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Sustainable fashion
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Transgender politicians and government officials around the world
Germany bans surgeries on intersex babies, but loopholes feared
New banknote celebrates WW2 code-breaker Alan Turing
Ohio professor who rejected trans pronouns can sue university
UK court rules in favour of parental consent in trans treatment

Technology

We explore how data and technology are impacting people’s rights and societies. more
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Coronavirus and surveillance
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NFTs to social distancing, art world adapts to survive pandemic
Myanmar protesters fear street surveillance
New wave of ‘hacktivism’ adds twist to cybersecurity woes
U.S. seeks input on licensing rules for information tech security
Watch out for Russia and China, UK's cyber security boss says

Slavery

We shine a light on human trafficking, forced labour and modern-day slavery. more
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Taking on the Traffickers
Nike, Adidas feeling social media heat over Xinjiang comments
Coronavirus fallout traps more Congolese girls in sex work
U.N. forced labour drive hits target with backing of 50 nations
Slavery survivors in UK deserve chance to rebuild lives with jobs
China sanctions UK politicians for Xinjiang 'lies'

Cities

We examine how cities are reshaping the way people live. more
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Cities reboot: Urban life in the age of COVID-19
Ambitious Indian city ditches cars every Saturday
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Asia's moves to control internet, data raise surveillance fears
Japanese theatre offers 'mailbox' viewing amid COVID restrictions
Coronavirus vaccine passports: What you need to know
Japanese smart city offers residents quake, privacy protection

Land

We shine a light on how land and property rights can empower communities worldwide. more
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Land to lose: coronavirus compounds debt crisis in Cambodia
Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh rebuild huts after deadly fire
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With new law, Brazil seeks to boost payments for protecting nature
Support 'best guardians' of forests to fight climate crisis: U.N.
To help the planet, help the forest protectors
Tribe protest against eviction from Indian tiger reserve

Economies

We report on how to ensure people globally have economic security and a decent standard of living. more
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Sustainable fashion
Coronavirus fallout traps more Congolese girls in sex work
analysis
NFTs to social distancing, art world adapts to survive pandemic
Hyperlocal delivery apps help lockdown-hit restaurants stay afloat
Australia might send vaccines as COVID rages in Papua New Guinea
Mexico's president vows to take care of Chagas patients

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South Africa’s battle between coal and climate

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In Depth

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