In a few days time, the important UN Climate Summit starts in Durban, South Africa. It is here, that governments from around the world will meet to negotiate solutions to deal with our changing climate. A climate that continues to have a devastating impact on men and women in poor countries across the world. At […]
Land is Life – that is the name of Oxfam’s art exhibition that has been travelling around the country to a number of events – but it is also the reality for small scale producers around the globe. While Australia has taken the first steps to reducing our carbon emissions with the introduction of the […]
A price on pollution? Check. A $10 billion investment in renewable energy? Check. This is a great start but Australia must do more if we are to play our part in tackling the global challenge of climate change. Here at Oxfam we have put together a “to do” list outlining the four things we would […]
With song and stories, people around the world are taking to the radio airwaves, sharing the realities of the climate crisis and calling on people to take action in the lead up to the 2011 UN Climate negotiations in Durban, South Africa. From 21 November through 2 December 350.org, supported by Oxfam, are inviting people […]
Growing up with two younger sisters and two older brothers, meal times in my family were a hive of activity. Almost daily, we would fight it out over a solitary Anzac biscuit, the prized prawn at a family bbq or the last scoop of home-brand vanilla ice cream on a hot summer’s day. As a […]
The Trans Africa caravan of hope is travelling from Burundi to South Africa, demanding action on climate change. Show your support by adding a comment below and we’ll take those messages to the caravan as it heads to the UN climate change summit in Durban. Onyango Oloo reports on their progress. A sunny mid-November day […]
A group of women in India are working their way out of poverty, using other people's rubbish to build a better life. This eye-opening short film shows just how they're going about it.
In the run up to this year’s UN climate conference in Durban, South Africa, Oxfam is supporting communities to speak out about the impact that climate change is having on their lives.
Professor Chuluun Togtokh raises a very valid point - the UN Development Index does not take ecological impact into account. Should it?
Oxfam is partnering with the Australasian World Music Expo again this year for 4 days of the finest roots music from around the world.
