Wasting water is a luxury we can no longer afford
Worrying about how much water to drink each day is misleading – our real problem is the growing shortage that threatens four billion people on Earth
Global development
What is the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation?
The $43.5bn trust is the largest philanthropic organisation in the world and is committed to the eradication of malaria and polio, and controlling the spread of tuberculosis and HIV
This year’s development summits have many mountains to climb
The central goal of the 2015 summits is to chart a course towards the eradication of extreme poverty, more equitable globalisation, and climate stability, writes Kevin Watkins
Luxury skincare product promises to nourish Kenyan employment
Marula oil could become a multibillion-dollar business, according to the Kenyan farmer planning to produce and market the product in east Africa
Global Fairtrade sales reach £4.4bn following 15% growth during 2013
UK continues as largest international market for Fairtrade products with total reaching £1.8bn
Where are we to turn if we want to be ethical food shoppers these days?
As we reveal today, a new report casts doubt on the effectiveness of Fairtrade, making choices even harder