As world leaders at the Munich Security Conference declared the old order dead, global development found itself wondering about its place in the conversation over what's next.

Facing steep budget cuts and rising political pressure, BMZ unveils a strategy to prioritize high-impact regions and private sector partnerships

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Government and water companies are devising emergency plans for worst water shortage in decades

WASH is essential to everything from schools to hospitals, yet programs are chronically underfunded, leaving 1 in 4 people without safe water and billions without proper sanitation.

China’s shift from massive infrastructure projects to smaller, self-sustaining initiatives marks a strategic pivot in its foreign aid approach, raising questions about its true motivations.

A 90-day USAID funding freeze is crippling Afghanistan's health care, education, and basic services, with NGOs left scrambling for clarity on waivers and facing operational chaos amid a collapsing eco...

USAID’s SERVIR program, which uses NASA satellite data to help countries manage climate disasters, has been suspended. Experts say that could lead to more migration to the U.S.

The Trump administration’s funding freeze on USAID sent shockwaves through the climate and development sector, triggering layoffs and long-term uncertainty.

A key food insecurity data tool used by humanitarian groups worldwide has been taken down due to the Trump administration's stop-work order on USAID, raising alarm among aid workers.

This year’s key climate milestones — from conferences to key deadlines — will shape global development efforts leading up to COP30 in Belém. Here’s a month-by-month guide to what’s happening, why it m...

A Coca-Cola plant pumps millions of litres of water in San Cristóbal de las Casas. But locals say their faucets run dry.

The International Court of Justice has concluded historic hearings with over 100 participants seeking legal clarity on states’ obligations to combat climate change and address its consequences.

Carbon markets are key in climate strategies, but only 16% of carbon credits represent real emission reductions, based on a study of 2,346 projects. Reforms are needed to improve the effectiveness of ...

Saudi Arabian delegate has been accused of directly making changes to an official Cop29 negotiating text

The island nation is expanding its territory by dredging up sediment from the ocean floor. But scientists, former government officials and activists say such reclamation can harm marine ecosystems and...