Climate change increases the risk of extreme weather patterns. Natural disasters such as floods, cyclones, storms, droughts and rising sea levels result in damage to property, business and economies. Historically people who have suffered loss have relied upon insurance for financial support....

Papua New Guinea houses the largest remaining tropical rainforest in the Asia Pacific Region yet is under grave threat from ongoing deforestation and degradation. This article looks at the challenges faced in introducing an international treaty to protect tropical rainforests particularly as...