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Europe playing risky game with climate change targets
Today EU Environment Ministers agreed the official EU emissions reductions pledge for the United Nations climate talks in Paris at the end of the year, backing an "at least 40%" emissions reduction target and failing to provide clarity on whether loopholes could water down the offer.
Oxfam reacts to failure of South Sudan's leaders to reach an agreement
In response to the failure of the leaders of South Sudan to reach
Oxfam reaction to International Ebola conference in Brussels
Today the Presidents of the three Ebola affected countries and senior figures from the UN, African Union and EU gathered in Brussels to discuss how to eradicate the virus and how to address recover
2015 Forbes List exposes income inequality among the 1%, despite highest ever number of billionaires: Oxfam reaction
In response to the Forbes Rich List
EU climate change vision lacks teeth
Today the European Commission published a Communication setting out its position towards international climate change negotiations aimed at reaching an agreement by December in Paris.
Oxfam welcomes European Parliament vote to lower cap on biofuels threatening food security
Today the European Parliament’s Environment Committee voted in favor of tightening the cap on biofuels competing with food production for land and other precious resources, such as water.
Oxfam comment on leaked EU vision document for global climate deal
On Wednesday, the European Commission will put forward a communication outlining its stance on the global climate change talks aimed at reaching a deal by world leaders by the end of the year.
Oxfam's reaction to President Obama's decision to pull troops out of West Africa
The decline in new Ebola cases is good news and it makes sense for President Obama to withdraw US troops, but the fight's not over yet. We must stay vigilant and support people in affected countries until West Africa reaches zero new cases.
Oxfam reaction to the IMF's announcement of debt relief for Ebola stricken countries
Nicolas Mombrial, Head of Oxfam’s Washington Office, said: “The IMF’s move will provide welcome relief to countries whose economies have been devastated by Ebola. But the IMF's step is not enough on its own – it needs to be the start of concerted global effort to help these countries."
Food security in South Sudan: Oxfam response to the release of the latest Integrated Phase Classification (IPC)
We are seriously concerned that a lack of food may peak in May and June reaching emergency levels in South Sudan.
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