BLOGS

Australians say Yes but the world needs to do more

After almost a week of climate change negotiations in Bonn, Germany, some progress is being made with countries setting out their plans for the Climate Summit in Durban later this year.

Cholera strikes Haiti again

In late May 2011, a new outbreak of cholera emerged in Haiti's Carrefour area, south of Port-au-Prince. Oxfam is responding to the situation, coordinating our work with other agencies in the area.

Happy Hug a Climate Scientist Day

June 10 has been declared Official Hug a Climate Scientist Day!

Courtesy Australian Human Rights Commision

Talking about human rights

RightsED is a range of education resources for teachers developed by the Australian Human Rights Commission. Its aim is to help students explore and understand human rights and responsibilities.

Stopping hunger in Mozambique: Rosa and Marta

Continuing our series of stories from Mozambique, today we introduce you to Rosa and Marta, who are learning food processing techniques from one of our local partners to make their harvests last longer.

Stopping hunger in Mozambique: real voices

For the past few weeks we've brought you the stories of real people in Mozambique, who we've been working with to help stop hunger in their communities. But if a picture is worth a thousand words, we're hoping this brief video will speak volumes. Here's a glimpse into the fields, homes and daily lives of the people you're helping when you support our work.

Tens of thousands say YES to climate action on World Environment Day

Tens of thousands rallied around Australia on Sunday 5 June with one single message – YES to action on climate change.

Start your lesson with this little gem

This short animated video about coal consumption in the USA and the power used by everyday appliances makes a great starting point for some animated classroom discussions.

Keep on tracking…

2011 is a critical year for action on climate change locally and internationally. Join our new UN Climate Tracker Clancy Moore in demanding the Australian Government put a price on pollution and play an active role in getting a global agreement on climate change.

Mayors get into action for Climate Change in WA

Local Mayors across WA are paddling in the water to mirror one of the photos in our Land is Life exhibition - our latest victim was Mayor Paddi Creevey OAM of the City of Mandurah.