The Latest Breaking News from Developing Countries

Global efforts to limit climate change can't happen without more aid. Rich countries promised $100 billion to poorer ones to cope with global warming but seven years later, have yet to deliver.

Impacts from global warming hit the world's poorest countries hardest, although they're responsible for a relatively small share of climate emissions. They need more money to protect against risks.

You may be hearing the phrase “loss and damage” in the coming weeks as government leaders meet in Egypt for the 2022 U.N. Climate Change Conference.

Less than 1% of used clothing gets recycled into new garments, overwhelming countries like Ghana with discards.

Loss and damage — sometimes referred to as "climate reparations" — is aimed at helping the hardest-hit countries.

Artisanal and small-scale mining – a low-tech, indigenous mining subsector – is taking on increasing economic importance in many developing countries. Over 150 million people worldwide are estimated to derive their livelihoods from this activity indirectly. In Ghana, it supports millions and contributes up to 43% of the nation’s total…

Missed deadline for money pledged to assist developing countries sends ‘strong negative signal’ ahead of Egypt summit, say experts

Barbados Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley spoke passionately to the United Nations General Assembly in September about the mounting debt many developing countries are shouldering and its increasing impact on their ability to thrive.

Analysis finds global practice is a major driver of marine ecosystems’ destruction and is estimated to run up to $50bn

U.N. chief Antonio Guterres on Wednesday sought India's support in mobilising G20 nations to help out developing countries saddled with debt, with three of India's neighbours already seeking IMF loans as their economies struggle.

Alok Sharma’s intervention puts pressure on Trump-appointed Bank chief who faces calls to resign