China, Latin America & the environment Featured Bahia's Porto Sul pits activists against the government Communities in Bahia fear that the plan to ship iron ore from the Chinese-built Porto Sul complex will impact a traditional, sustainable economy
Argentina New Argentina government reactivates controversial Patagonia dams China-backed Condor Cliff and La Barrancosa dams press ahead without a comprehensive impact study or community consultation
Ecuador Can Latin America's first AIIB member learn from past mistakes? Ecuador joined the China-led AIIB in November but has failed to avoid controversy with previous Chinese infrastructure projects
World Five takeaways from the UN’s proposals to protect biodiversity Negotiations are ramping up on a new framework for the Convention on Biological Diversity. Can they deliver a new deal for nature?
China Coronavirus outbreak reignites debate over wild animal consumption The coronavirus epidemic has led to renewed calls for authorities to ban the wild animal trade
Venezuela China remains quiet and pragmatic on Venezuela crisis Amid Venezuela's political and humanitarian crisis, China has maintained an ambiguous stance. But patience could be running out
Brazil Spill and run: Brazil struggles to identify tanker behind major oil leak Mystery ship responsible for contaminating half Brazil’s coast highlights gaps in global shipping industry regulations
China Xie Zhenhua: China’s veteran climate chief steps down China Dialogue considers the legacy of China’s top climate diplomat and a key architect of the Paris Agreement
World Water Lands: picturing the world’s wetlands and their peoples A new book by Fred Pearce and Jane Madgwick showcases the histories and possible futures of some of the world’s most remarkable wetlands
Venezuela Chinese investment in Venezuela’s grid fails to prevent blackouts China pledged to invest in strengthening Venezuela's crumbling electricity system but many flagship works remain in limbo
Venezuela Venezuela’s electricity emergency swallows up tens of millions of dollars A decade of blackouts, water shortages and damage to power plants have left Venezuela’s electrical network in a dire state
China Mobile payment apps seek to stimulate green living Alipay’s Ant Forest turns green choices into trees. Is it a viable model for scaling up public climate action?
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