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US-China commitment encouraging, but collective solution for climate crisis is needed
The joint US-China statement on new domestic policy commitments and a vision for a global climate change deal underscores the importance the world’s two largest emitters place on solving the climate crisis, says Oxfam, but collective action is needed.
South Africa commits to cap emissions through to 2030; climate finance is key
South Africa has today tabled its climate action plan for Paris, committing to put a lid on rising emissions through to 2030. How low they are able to plateau will depend on international support meaning so climate finance will be key to unlock greater ambition, says Oxfam.
EU could triple inputs to Green Climate Fund by using Emission Trading Scheme revenues
EU environment ministers again acknowledged the importance of financial support for climate action in poor and vulnerable countries in the Paris climate agreement, but they must invest in the Green Climate Fund, says Oxfam.
Bombing of Yemen port is a condemnable attack on a civilian target
The coalition airstrikes of Hodeidah’s port is yet another example of an attack on a civilian target, which Oxfam utterly condemns, says Oxfam’s Yemen country director, Philippe Clerc.
Oxfam applauds Muslim leaders’ climate change call to action
In response to today’s publication of the Islamic Declaration on Global Climate Change at the International Islamic Climate Change Symposium in Istanbul, Lies Craeynest, Food and Climate Just
Lack of funding leads to World Food Program cuts for Syrian refugees - a dangerous development, says Oxfam
A lack of funding has led the World Food Programme to significantly reduce food vouchers for refugees living outside of camps in Jordan in August, while maintaining the same levels of assistance for camp residents.
Japan misses the boat on emissions reduction targets
In response to yesterday’s adoption of Japan’s Intended N
Rich countries provide a poor outcome at Addis Financing for Development Conference: Oxfam
Unresolved rigged tax rules and privatized development are the major drawbacks of the UN Financing for Development Conference outcome, says Oxfam.
European Commission fails to make pollution pricing work for the climate
The European Commission today published – as part of its “summer package” – a legislative proposal to reform the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS). The Commission has failed to use this key opportunity to help address a key stumbling block in the climate negotiations: the provision of predictable and additional climate finance.
Reaction to the launch of the joint IMF- World Bank initiative to support developing countries in strengthening tax systems
Oxfam welcomes the World Bank and IMF’s recognition of the powerful and catalyzing impact of fairer tax systems in reducing poverty, inequality and promoting growth. But the two institutions need to provide more clarity on their proposal.
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