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Morocco’s fairytale run resulted in unanimous support from the Global South that enraptured millions of people.

Countries from the Global South are demanding that wealthy nations share the benefits of the biological resources extracted from their lands that are then used for medical, agricultural or industrial purposes. Known as “biopiracy”, the issue is a major roadblock at the UN’s COP15 talks on biodiversity.

Previously, developed countries had been reluctant to commit to paying up compensation for the damage already caused to countries in the Global South

Language about the benefits of child sponsorship is common in the charity sector. The narrative we are given is that sponsoring a child in the Global South is a way to make a positive difference in their lives.

Representatives of the G20, the world’s largest economies, have convened for their annual summit this week in Bali, Indonesia. The Ukraine crisis hangs heavily over the gathering, with participants deciding to forgo a group photo due to discomfort with Russia’s presence. While they might not approve of Vladimir Putin’s ongoing…

The FM brought the total commitment from the Scottish Government to tackle loss and damage so far to £7m.

The issue of “loss and damage” is finally on the agenda at this round of negotiations in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, but what does it mean?

Leaders in the global South, former U.S. diplomats and Henry Kissinger (!) agree: It's time to negotiate for real

Yes, the world has condemned Russia's invasion. But for the global South, ending the war now is an urgent cause

The United Nations was established on one simple notion above all others — that working together is better than going it alone

Like many nations in the Global South facing the wrath of climate change, Pakistan had little responsibility for it.