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Lima Agrees Deal – but Leaves Major Issues for Paris

By Diego Arguedas Ortiz
After a 25-hour extension, delegates from 195 countries reached agreement on a “bare minimum” of measures to combat climate change, and postponed big decisions on a new treaty until the 21st Conference of the Parties (COP 21), to be held in a year’s time in Paris.

Africa Sets Demands for Post-2015 Climate Agreement

By Wambi Michael
The post-2015 global climate change agreement should be flexible and fully resourced or else condemn Africa to another cycle of poverty resulting from the adverse effects of climate change.

Iraqi Christians Seek Shelter in Jordan after IS Threats

By Areej Abuqudairi
Watching videos and pictures on social media of the advance of the Islamic State (IS) inside Syria made it all seem far from reality to Iraqi Marvin Nafee.

On Sri Lanka’s Tea Estates, Maternal Health Leaves a Lot to Be Desired

By Kanya D'Almeida
A mud path winds its up way uphill, offering views on either side of row after row of dense bushes and eventually giving way to a cluster of humble homes, surrounded by ragged, playful children.

Deadline Looms for Due Diligence Reporting on U.S. Investments in Myanmar

By Carey L. Biron
U.S. companies newly operating in Myanmar have until the end of the month to file official reports detailing the actions they’ve taken to ensure that their investments comply with safeguards around land, human rights and other concerns.

Ghana’s Small Women’s Savings Groups Have Big Impact

By Albert Oppong-Ansah
Dunwaa Soayare, 45, a smallholder farmer, widow and mother of five had the sort of economic profile that meant she was denied access to credit from Ghana’s mainstream banking institutions.


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