G8

Rich world's response to food crisis inadequate, says Oxfam

Joel M Bassuk — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 11:20:37 +0000

G8 summit must set out clear action plan
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Financial crisis shows G8 has the means to tackle poverty – if it has the will

admin — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:14:32 +0000

G8 leaders could relieve the suffering of the 290 million people hit hardest by today’s food crisis if they could give just two extra cents for every $1 they have spent bailing

Bangladesh needs the G8 to act on climate change

Elena Cornellana — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 10:30:00 +0000

If we are to see an end to poverty and suffering, then we have to stop the devastating effects of climate change.

Rich nations face ‘credibility crunch’ as leaders meet to tackle global crises

Joel M Bassuk — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 12:48:09 +0000

The credibility of G8 finance ministers will be tested this weekend as the world waits for more urgent and stronger action to tackle global poverty in the face of climate change and

Time for Japan to raise its game, says Oxfam

Frances Simpson — Wed, 28 May 2008 12:22:22 +0000

Japan has a chance to lead the rich G8 nations this year in finally delivering real benefits to poor African countries – provided it honours its own aid and climate promises at

Major carbon emitters must show contribution to UN negotiations

Joel M Bassuk — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 12:12:17 +0000

This week’s meeting of the world’s biggest carbon emitters in Paris must set out constructive proposals that will advance UN negotiations under the Bali Roadmap, internat

Rich countries’ aid figures drop for second straight year

Frances Simpson — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 12:52:17 +0000

Emergency plans needed to get back on track.

Major emitters must commit to mandatory emissions cuts and adaptation funding in Hawaii

Joel M Bassuk — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 17:25:04 +0000

This week’s meeting of the world’s biggest carbon emitters in Hawaii must not distract from the successes achieved at last month’s UN climate change conference in B

Oxfam opens campaign office in Italy with Italian NGO Ucodep

Pilar Barroso — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 11:06:43 +0000

Oxfam International is opening a campaign office in Italy with the Italian NGO Ucodep on January 23. The office is located in Arezzo, near Rome.

G8 miss mark as 'new' announcements disguise overall failure

Joel M Bassuk — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 16:27:18 +0000

G8 leaders are leaving Germany today having failed to do enough to shore up their wavering credibility or guarantee that they will keep their promises to Africa, said international a