EXPLAINER: U.N. summit seeks to shape a food system fit for the future

The U.N. summit on food systems will launch actions intended to lead to healthier, greener ways to produce and consume food worldwide

Indonesia says won't approve new palm oil permits after moratorium lapses

A lack of clarity on the extension of the moratorium has alarmed environmentalists who say that Indonesia is at risk of losing further tracts of forest to plantations

Mexican state of Sonora approves same-sex marriage

The push for marriage equality and LGBT rights in Mexico has gathered pace since Mexico City became the first region to legalize same-sex marriage in 2009, with Sonora voting on Thursday to legalize same sex marriage

World's youth returns to the streets to fight climate change

The strike takes place five weeks before the U.N. COP26 summit, which aims to secure more ambitious climate action from world leaders

EU countries struggle to agree approach to COP26 climate talks

In an early sign of clashes to come at COP26, where nearly 200 nations will negotiate the issue, EU states are divided over whether emissions targets should cover 5 or 10 years

Divided Swiss to vote on same-sex marriage after fraught campaign

Under the amended law, both male and female same-sex couples would be allowed to marry and adopt children unrelated to them in the same way as heterosexual couples do

California governor signs $15 bln package to tackle climate change

The largest climate package in the state's history - to fund efforts focused on drought, extreme heat, water and wildfire preparedness - comes after a devastating fire season

OPINION: The future of food systems depends on cities

Cities can support the transformation needed in food systems to tackle global challenges like hunger, poverty and climate change.

OPINION: Europe gas crisis: to prevent future shocks, invest in renewables

Renewables are the answer to the 2021 gas price surge - not the cause. To avoid future crises, reduce gas demand and make sure costs are equally shared.

OPINION: The Food Systems Summit must shore up land rights for small farmers for global food security

Land rights must be central to the Summit’s solutions if we truly want a sustainable global food system that leaves no one behind.

OPINION: Here’s the difference between bisexual and pansexual

Bisexuality felt right for me because it is inclusive of all genders.

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