Flood-prone Mumbai digs deep to turn climate change tide

As it faces worsening extreme weather, Mumbai is moving to cut flood risks and put its new climate plan into action – but ongoing construction may present its own threats

El Salvador's bitcoin 'experiment' leaves digital poor on the sidelines

As the nation makes history by adopting bitcoin, Salvadorans who do not have smartphones and digital literacy skills are struggling to understand the change

Homestays open doors to financial freedom for women in South Asia

From financial independence to a boost in self-confidence, women say opening their homes to tourists has changed their lives

UK food banks 'prepare for the worst' as COVID-19 aid comes to an end

Food aid groups in Britain worry about meeting demand as millions face losing emergency pandemic support

Can South Africa become a model for developing nations ditching coal?

As coal-dependent South Africa maps a path to greener energy, a ‘just transition’ that benefits local communities is seen as vital for success

U.S. infrastructure deal threatens to undercut key environmental law

Congressional Democrats are touting a $1.2 trillion infrastructure package - but green groups fear one aspect could fast-track fossil fuel projects with minimal oversight

Court rules Canada must compensate indigenous foster children for discrimination

Canada's legal battles with indigenous people have come under increased scrutiny after hundreds of unmarked graves were found at former residential schools

Thunberg and other youth activists meet Draghi to push on climate talks

Young climate activist Greta Thunberg is due to present Draghi and other climate leaders with the youth's slate of proposals for inclusion in the COP26 agenda

Hong Kong developer to research how to tackle chronic housing shortage

Affordable housing has been a priority for all of Hong Kong's leaders since returning to Chinese rule, though the prospect of owning a home is a distant dream for many

OPINION: Internal displacement remains an invisible crisis in plain sight

Globally, as many as 55 million people are internally displaced, more than twice the number of refugees or asylum seekers - but the issue gets little attention

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