Poverty reduction remains uneven, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa where extreme poverty levels remain close to 46 per cent

South America & Africa record steepest losses; restoration pledges lag behind

The latest Global Report on Internal Displacement says the number of people forced from their homes but still living within their own countries has more than doubled in a decade, with wars in Sudan, Palestine, Iran and the Democratic Republic of Congo among the biggest drivers

The continent represents 13% of researchers

Researchers say scaling rewear alone will have limited impact unless the fashion industry also reduces overproduction and addresses the unequal burden of waste on countries such as Ghana and Pakistan.

BirdLife International urges global call to action as over 40% of bird species decline worldwide

Declining trends raise serious concerns about conservation status of several species in a region known to host important raptor populations

A scholar explores how literary creativity combined with foresight workshops might help change how people view these animals

Weak land rights, poor management and unreliable water delivery main hurdles

Nutrition-focused programmes, investment in innovations that reduce dependence on fertiliser imperative

Africa should not simply be a location where studies are conducted. It must be a place where research is conceived, led and interpreted