by admin | Feb 4, 2016 | Climate change, Livelihoods, Water
A super El Niño weather system is causing extreme weather in many parts of the world, including drought and flooding. The poorest and most vulnerable people are being hit hardest, leaving millions facing water shortages, hunger and disease this year. Here...
by admin | Jan 28, 2016 | Climate change, Livelihoods
Whether you love Valentine’s Day or hate it (don’t worry, we’ve all been there), this year we’re celebrating the holiday a little differently. Forget roses, chocolates, and unrequited love-and start thinking bright green hearts, beautiful love...
by admin | Mar 31, 2014 | Climate change, Disasters
The latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report, released today, reveals a grim picture of increasing extreme floods, drought, food shortages, conflict and economic damage. Here Tim Gore summarises the report’s five key lessons. Today leading...
by admin | Mar 25, 2014 | Agriculture, Climate change, Water
As we launch our new briefing on the impact of climate change on hunger, John Magrath introduces Ipaishe, a Zimbabwean farmer who has experienced both the benefits and limitations of schemes that aim to adapt to a changing climate. “Being a widow is hard...
by admin | Nov 27, 2013 | Climate change
How many people does it take to rescue a global climate deal? Lots. In fact, we can only do it with massive public pressure from people like you. And the time is now. The latest round of UN discussions trying to solve the massive issue of climate change ended today....
by admin | Nov 26, 2013 | Climate change
Lila Haines from Oxfam Cymru is currently in Bolivia following the charity’s work in the region. As world leaders once again failed to act seriously on climate change in their Warsaw summit, here in Bolivia school children were doing their bit to help avert...
