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Central Africa

Tropical forest in peril

Ephrem Balole et al: The government of the DRC is not doing nearly enough to protect the rainforest

Organic agriculture

Deluge impact

A. K. Ghosh: Salt-resistant landraces inspire hope after sea flooded fields in Ganges Delta – but more seed is needed

Forests degradation

The end of over-optimism

Poor people's access to resources and governance are core issues of reducing carbon emissions from deforestation

Africa

Conflict over water

River and lake borders are not always clearly defined in Africa, so water disputes are common

Water resources

Comprehensive strategy

Dealing with flood risks requires holistic approaches

Renewables

Powering the transition

Supposedly green energy technologies can have detrimental side effects that need to be addressed

Agriculture

Valuable farmland

IFPRI and ZEF: The politics and economics of land degradation

Water

Fleeing drought

Climate change: In Nepal, entire villages must relocate because water scarcity is getting worse

Sustainable tourism

The real cost

Tourism benefits many developing countries – but not necessarily the poor and the environment

Eco-friendly farms

Organic potential in Europe’s poorest country

In Moldova, organic farming has many advantages. It is labour intensive, environmentally friendly and yields high-value products.

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Sustainability

The UN Sustainable Development Goals aim to transform economies in an environmentally sound manner, leaving no one behind.