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Weather, disease to hit West Africa cocoa output

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WEST AFRICA

Outlook for cocoa production in West Africa.

Extreme weather poses growing threat to China

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CHINA

The government’s record in reducing the impact of natural disasters is impressive, but the challenge is growing. The most serious threats are drought and flooding, which can kill…

Diet-related health risks are set to rise globally

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INTERNATIONAL

One contributory factor to rising obesity and non-communicable diseases (NCDs), such as diabetes, has been the rising cost of a healthy diet. Over the past 20 years, the average…

Fungus raises fears for Latin American banana crop

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LATIN AMERICA

Banana fungus.

El Nino threat will cloud ASEAN economic outlook

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ASEAN

Outlook for the impact of the El Nino weather phenomenon on South-east Asia.

Home brew could stabilise East African coffee and tea

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EAST AFRICA

Coffee and tea farmers across the region face challenges, with knock-on impacts for the wider economies. The national development plans of most East African governments emphasise…

Climate funds could boost Africa's economic prospects

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AFRICA

Outlook for climate change support for Africa.

Sea-level rise to necessitate adaptation globally

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INTERNATIONAL

With ongoing sea-level rise now considered inevitable, and climate change mitigation efforts serving only to limit, rather than avert, the risks, adaptation will be a necessity in…

Costs rise as urban climate harm outpaces policymaking

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INT

Cities account for 70% of the carbon emissions from global energy use according to UN-Habitat, and more frequently are suffering increasingly visible and disruptive climate…

Climate change will prompt major reform in South Asia

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SOUTH ASIA

Responses to climate change in South Asia.