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Bangladesh is one of the countries most seriously affected by climate change. It is constantly battered by cyclones, coastal surges, overflowing rivers and violent downpours. Climate refugees from across the country are...

Bangladesh is one of the countries most seriously affected by climate change. It is constantly battered by cyclones, coastal surges, overflowing rivers and violent downpours. Climate refugees from across the country are...

Bangladesh is one of the countries most seriously affected by climate change. It is constantly battered by cyclones, coastal surges, overflowing rivers and violent downpours. Climate refugees from across the country are...

Hot Cities begins in Lagos, one of the toughest and the fastest growing mega cities in the world – and it’s already suffering the economic and social upheavals of climate change. The...

Hot Cities” begins in Lagos, one of the toughest and the fastest growing mega cities in the world – and it’s already suffering the economic and social upheavals of climate change. The...

Scientists in the Netherlands have discovered that mosquitoes are particularly attracted to smelly feet. They are isolating the most ‘attractive’ odours and producing a chemical product to entice and then kill mosquitoes....

Population Services International is marketing condoms in Cambodia to attract two different types of customer. “OK” is a low-cost condom aimed at the commercial sex sector. “Number One” is a higher priced...

Young women in Pampaida district in northern Nigeria are being given free access to family planning for the first time. This is part of the district’s push to achieve the UN’s Millennium...

A new microscope has been developed that is ideal for use in the developing world. The Newton Microscope, a low-cost, compact and highly portable device, will be launched in March 2012. The...

NIsha Mistry of Smith & Nephew demonstrates the PICO negative pressure wound therapy device that helps chronic wounds to heal quickly.