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Will blood be shed over water? A new early warning tool predicts water-related conflict a year in advanceWater
Will blood be shed over water? A new early warning tool predicts water-related conflict a year in advance
Experts under the new Water, Peace and Security partnership have come up with a conflict prediction tool that uses both climate and traditional socio-economic data to spur political action on water-related conflict. -
How 'future-fit' crops can protect the environment and provide for the futureThe current food system, with its reliance on a handful of crops, is inadequate and unsustainable in the face of climate change and population growth. 'Future-fit' crops are key to solving malnutrition and feeding a larger population.
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Demands grow for 'global justice' on climate damage at UN talksFunding to cover the losses poor nations are suffering from as a result of extreme weather and rising seas will be high on the agenda at the United Nations conference in Madrid. -
Poor women take the strain as climate change pushes men to leave homeThe burden on women is increasing as they are left to take care of their children and land, while men who leave cannot provide consistent support.
Opinion
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Current proposals to plant trees are misguided– Reforestation and afforestation can play a role in reducing carbon emissions—but “what” and “where” are critical considerations. -
Death by dirty cooking– Exposure to household air pollution kills 4.3 million people a year, more than HIV and AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis combined. Yet, the world hasn't delivered clean cooking solutions. -
Investing in frontline health workers– The power of frontline health workers to improve global health has been proven time and again. Yet the world continues to underestimate their capabilities and contributions, with severe consequences for them and the communities they serve.
Videos
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Jane Goodall returns to Tanzania for tree-planting mission– Dr Jane Goodall, known for her pioneering study of chimpanzees nearly 60 years ago in Tanzania, continues her work to conserve nature in Africa by joining an expedition to protect the continent’s highest peak.
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An electrifying solution to improve livelihoods– In line with the Sustainable Development Goals' aim to eradicate poverty, a Japanese multinational electronics firm is providing power supply stations, solar storage and products to countries with little or no access to electricity.
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The solar cow that powered an African village– Yolk Station, a South Korean solar energy company, has installed a renewable energy solution in a remote Kenyan town that can also tackle the problem of child labour.
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How clean water transforms lives– Particularly for women, access to clean water creates education and economic opportunities.
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