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As high seas threaten Liberian slum, residents await promised homes
Thousands of homes are at risk of sliding into the sea in Monrovia's densely populated slum community
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Abandoned by banks, Indonesia's poor farmers turn to crowdfunding
Small-scale farmers in Asia face an uphill battle to access credit - but technology could help change that
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Women masons help build stronger homes in quake-hit Nepal
With men abroad for jobs, women are learning building skills - giving them an income and the country a faster recovery
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In Pakistan, a high mountain water pipe brings a bonus: peace
Better water storage and a more secure supply mean conflicts over water are declining - and harvests are growing
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Sicily's farmers go tropical as climate warms
Southern Italian island famed for its orange and lemon groves is dotted with the kind of exotic fruit trees usually associated with tropical climates - from papaya to mangoes
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In British Virgin Islands, hurricane whips up green energy transition
Burdened by costly fuel imports and a power grid destroyed by Hurricane Irma, the island territory is aiming to produce more electricity from renewables
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Why does 1.5C warming goal matter to global poverty and health?
Scientists outline how damage to the poor and vulnerable could be reduced by curbing global warming
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For drought-slammed farmers, changing old ways takes time - and cash
Efforts to get international climate finance into the hands of local people for adaptation efforts are getting a boost in South Africa
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Power to the pupils: solar panels keep Kenya's kids in school
Solar panels in Kenya are powering school attendance and lowering tuition fees, while providing clean energy
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Forced to walk miles, India water crisis hits rural women hardest
About 200,000 Indians die every year due to inadequate access to safe water, and 600 million face high to extreme water stress
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