Climate justice and ethics
Rich industrialised countries, with their greater carbon dioxide emissions, carry much of the responsibility for causing climate change, but the burdens of climate impacts fall disproportionately on poorer, largely tropical countries. "Climate justice" movements and initiatives seek to deal with that imbalance in a variety of ways, including having richer countries help poorer ones adopt cleaner energy systems and adapt to the inevitable impacts of climate change.
Flood-prone Thai community finds smart uses for pesky waterweed
Water hyacinth, which worsens flooding, is being turned in bedding for lab mice and organic fertiliser
UN climate talks 2015
Negotiations are leading toward a new global deal in Paris in December 2015 to curb climate changing emissions and help poorer nations adapt to climate impacts. Will an ambitious deal be agreed?
Young first-time photographers shine a light on South Sudan’s strife
As its part of wider efforts to help children affected by conflict, UNICEF recently organized a photography workshop in Rumbek, South Sudan, to give 20 youths an opportunity to tell their stories and express their feelings
Afghan refugees – Seeking sanctuary
In the centre of the Belgian capital Brussels, a 17th century Catholic church has been transformed into a camp for Afghan migrants. Here is Reuters photographer Francois Lenoir’s remarkable photoblog
Syrian refugees flee to Iraq
Baynjan, an unofficial camp in northern Iraq, is home to more than 700 Syrian refugees. There are more than 150,000 Syrian refugees scattered across Iraq but as the spotlight remains on those in Jordan and Lebanon, their fate is often overlooked.
30th Anniversary of the Reuters Journalism Fellowship Programme
Overview of the celebrations for the 30th Anniversary of the Journalism Fellowship Programme in Oxford, showcasing the strengths and diversity of the Journalism Fellowship Programme and the Reuters Institute.