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Brazil's Amazon drought poses environmental challenges

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BRAZIL

Since late September rains have failed in the Amazon region, causing the most severe drought in over a century. Factors including El Nino, climate change and ongoing fires are…

Climate change will hit the Andean region unevenly

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LATIN AMERICA

Such impacts look set to worsen, affecting biodiversity and human society alike. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Atlas suggests, in its worst-case scenario…

Climate change will hit Middle East/North Africa hard

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MIDDLE EAST/NORTH AFRICA

The region is particularly vulnerable to climate change in terms of rising sea levels, water and food security, desertification, extreme weather events and socio-economic impacts…

Russian companies uneven on environmental adaptation

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RUSSIA

The global shift towards decarbonisation threatens Russian exports and public revenue, and the more aware mining and other companies are paying greater attention to environmental…

Nigerian election will increase Middle Belt violence

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NIGERIA

The attacks were the bloodiest and highest-profile acts of violence in Plateau State in recent months and reflect a trend of growing rural violence in the north-central states…

UK premier’s net zero gambit is unlikely to bear fruit

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UK

The main announcements included slowing the transition away from home heating systems and cars which run on fossil fuels. The first poll since the announcements shows an increase…

Border disputes will keep Balkan region unstable

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BALKANS

Intensifying disputes over several borders in the Western Balkans.

Deby’s control of Chad looks unlikely to be shaken

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CHAD

The presidential election will take place on April 11 and parliamentary elections are scheduled for October. As the country prepares for the polls, security challenges and…

NEOM is a key part of Saudi Arabia’s green rebranding

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SAUDI ARABIA

NEOM is a futuristic smart urban centre and tourism hub in north-western Saudi Arabia. The official rhetoric associated with the launch of NEOM emphasises the project’s…

Mozambique's northern crisis will enter new phase

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MOZAMBIQUE

Despite a drop in attacks earlier this year, the Islamist-inspired insurgency shows little sign of abating, while US diplomatic and military involvement in Mozambique’s…