BRACED launched at World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction
"What makes it unique is that it brings developmental and humanitarian approaches ...to address the very complex problems facing some of the poorest countries," says UK development minister
With micro-credit and tricycles, disabled women confront stigma in Burkina Faso
Before this initiative we were confined to our homes. We couldn't go out.
Modern beekeeping offers Ethiopian youth a sweeter future
Project to create business opportunities for 12,500 young people will also protect forests and reach out to women
Push to ward off disasters in Dhaka slum deters early marriage
As community members unite to tackle floods, earthquakes and fires, women's rights get a boost
Evaluating the progress made in climate change adaptation using indicators of resilience, Part II: Metrics for adaptation
Can we assess adaptation effectiveness on long and short timescales using standard development or ‘well-being’ indicators in conjunction with climate data?
Paris Agreement fires starting gun for faster climate action
Just 10 months ago... no one thought it could enter into force until 2020
Taste for mushrooms helps Tanzanian farmers protect forest
When harvests fail, farmers turn to cutting forests - but growing mushrooms could be an alternative
Planting resilience with tree seedlings
IRD is helping Malian women acquire tree seedlings that will thrive in the country's semi-arid climate.
Pre-cooked beans could turn down heat on Africa's dwindling forests
"I used to stay away three hours looking for enough wood to cook beans, but now it is easy because I need just a small bundle"