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Climate change is killing us — in more ways than one

We’ve all heard about climate change’s effect on our planet, but what about its catastrophic impact on human health?

Many elections, many consequences

With a vast number of citizens around the world voting for leaders and legislatures this year, much will depend on their trust in the electoral

Time to defend science under attack

In an age of “alternative facts” and conspiracy theories, protecting trust in science is crucial.

Think global and act local to avoid a Day Zero

South Africa dodged a water disaster in 2018, providing lessons for cities facing similar crises. But copying everything from Cape Town would be a mistake.

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On islands swallowed by water, there is nowhere else to go

Poor and lower-caste women shoulder the worst impacts of climate change in the Sundarbans. The area also highlights key lessons on building climate resilience.

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Why disability inclusion is important for climate resilience

Many with disability live in poverty, in low-income countries that are vulnerable to climate disasters. Yet climate resilience planning excludes their voices.

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Women bear the brunt of Asia’s climate failures

What does the future hold for the millions of women left to work in Asia’s agriculture sector battling a climate in collapse?

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World prepares for El Niño as records fall

El Niños often mean droughts and fires for some countries and flooding rains for others. As impacts worsen with climate change, is the world prepared?

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Why we won’t have a super El Niño this year

Reports of a possible ‘super El Niño’ this year might have been greatly exaggerated.

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How a cyclone created a new nation

The discontent of the millions displaced was politicised, eventually leading to a civil war and the birth of a new republic named Bangladesh.

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NGOs help forced migrants integrate

Non-government organisations play a crucial role in promoting social cohesion between refugees and host communities.

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Why we should be talking about shock mobility

Professor Ranabir Sammadar talks about the importance of increasing media awareness of the phenomenon of shock mobility.

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How to save our cities from going under

Cities across Asia are developing at such an astounding rate, the pressure on water tables is causing many to slip into oblivion.

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Interactive: where are cities sinking?

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Climate change is killing us — in more ways than one

Many elections, many consequences

Time to defend science under attack

Think global and act local to avoid a Day Zero

On islands swallowed by water, there is nowhere else to go

Why disability inclusion is important for climate resilience

Women bear the brunt of Asia’s climate failures

World prepares for El Niño as records fall

Why we won’t have a super El Niño this year

How a cyclone created a new nation

NGOs help forced migrants integrate

Why we should be talking about shock mobility

How to save our cities from going under

Interactive: where are cities sinking?

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