Nature and violence against people are interlinked. Where measures against illegal deforestation in the Brazilian rainforest are in force, the number of homicides is falling.

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A team of researchers at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)in Los Banos/Philippines has identified genes and markers responsible for low glycemic index (GI) and high protein content in rice, using genetics…

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Since 2015, global progress towards achieving Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 2, which aims to eradicate world hunger under the banner “zero hunger”, has fallen behind schedule. Addressing global hunger and…

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Despite being crucial for Nepal's booming adventure tourism, porters carrying backbreaking loads face harsh conditions, low pay and health risks. This raises concerns about the human cost behind Everest expeditions.

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This report examines the impacts of labour migration on children in Southeast Asia in the context of climate change – whether they stay behind or migrate themselves.

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