Aid agencies praise the introduction of a new UN drought mechanism that will use satellite technology to monitor “high risk” areas in Asia-Pacific region.

Although illegal logging in Indonesia is decreasing, forests continue to be felled with the support of corrupt officials, says a new report.

The Pacific Islands are being urged to take back their ocean resources and develop a sustainable fishing industry writes Tupouseini Taumoepeau.

It has been 25 years since the Rainbow warrior was attacked at Auckland Harbour.