Small Islands Sit Tight and Vow to Fight Climate Change

If nothing is done to slow the pace of climate change, many small island developing states (SIDS) will be at risk of being wiped out, both economically and literally.

Q&A: World’s Fastest Cat on Its Ninth Life

Over the last century, 90 percent of the cheetah population in the world has been killed, and it is now the most endangered animal in Africa.

U.N. Chief Decries Killing of Journalists

Last year, at least 77 journalists were killed simply for doing their jobs. So far this year, the number is 17 - and rising - with three of them killed last Saturday.

UN Sets Out Roadmap for Universal Electricity Access

People's access to electricity, especially modern electricity, must increase even as greenhouse gases are reduced, according to a report issued Wednesday by the U.N. Secretary-General's Advisory Group on Energy and Climate Change.

Malaria Funding Falls Short of Six-Billion-Dollar Target

As African countries continue their relentless battle against the spread of malaria, a global fund to fight the deadly tropical disease has fallen short of expectations.

Q&A: Sweden Vows to Sustain Aid Levels to Poorer Nations

Sweden has pledged to maintain its current level of development aid to the world's poorer nations - roughly at about one percent of gross national product (GNP) - despite the global financial crisis.