Tourism can be both an economic blessing and an environmental curse. But as consumer interest in ‘green’ getaways grows, the travel industry and tourism organizations are putting the spotlight on sustainability.

The world’s largest tourism fair ITB Berlin is on. One of the growing trends in this industry is corporate social responsibility. But more steps need to be taken for tourism to lastingly benefit developing countries.

Popular opposition is holding back a new family law in Mali aimed at promoting equal rights for women. Critics accuse Mali’s president of failing to communicate the benefits of the law, and opening a rift in society.

The state court of Hamburg granted a restraining order against the state broadcaster Norddeutsche Rundfunk (NDR) on March 4, 2010.

Germany is the first EU member state to approve a certification scheme for sustainable biomass production. But critics say the regulations leave some problems unresolved.

The gadgets on show at this year’s CeBIT computer fair are seductive – but when the time comes to upgrade, many of these devices will end up in landfill, posing an environmental hazard and wasting valuable resources.

Coffee from South America, cotton from Africa and tea from India – all these can and are grown organically but they don’t always find their way to Western markets. European groups are working hard to change that.

Engineers in Berlin are working on a type of helicopter drone to help cut back on the use of pesticides and fertilizers in agriculture. The aircraft allows farmers to see exactly what their crops and soil need.

Engineers in Berlin are working on a type of helicopter drone to help cut back on the use of pesticides and fertilizers in agriculture. The aircraft allows farmers to see exactly what their crops and soil need.

A new report from anti-corruption organisation Transparency International has found that systematic corruption and mismanagement are keeping many African children from a decent education, despite years of reform.