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Oxfam welcomes China’s INDC announcement in the fight against climate change
China is expected to shortly submit its Intended National Determined Contribution (INDC) following a statement earlier by Chinese Premier Li Keqiang.
Oxfam reaction to more than 50 nations signing Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank Articles of Association
More money for Development is always welcome especially as there are strong needs for investment in infrastructure. The new Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank must put fighting poverty and inequality at the heart of its mission.
Cholera outbreak in South Sudan is wake up call to government and aid agencies
The cholera outbreak in South Sudan is a wake up call for the government and the aid world to redouble efforts to tackle a worsening cycle of misery. Money is urgently needed to fund an immediate surge in action to tackle the disease.
Yemen peace talks in Geneva collapse despite four out of five Yemenis needing aid
The failure to broker a peace deal in Geneva is deeply disappointing as the humanitarian situation in Yemen is deteriorating by the day.
Oxfam praises Pope Francis’ unprecedented climate change call to action
The call by The Holy Father, His Holiness Pope Francis, reminds us that climate change is first and foremost about people.
European Commission squanders opportunity to fight corporate tax dodging
The European Commission today published an action plan for a fairer corporate tax system in the European Union.
Making the rich richer is not good for growth, says International Monetary Fund in inequality report
Fighting inequality is not just an issue of fairness but an economic necessity. That’s not Oxfam speaking, but the International Monetary Fund today.
UN climate talks avoid crunch issues, political direction needed
Negotiators avoided a show-down over crunch issues like finance and increasing near term emissions cuts, but they are only delaying the inevitable. A clearer mandate from Heads of State and ministers is needed to ignite the talks and ensure key questions are answered.
Oxfam reaction to Ethiopia's Intended Nationally Determined Contribution to the UNFCCC
Oxfam welcomes the ambitious Intended Nationally Determined Contribution (INDC) from Ethiopia, as it sets far-reaching short-term and long-term goals on adaptation and reducing emissions.
G7 makes a stuttering start on climate but neglects plight of the poor
The G7 have made a stuttering start on climate but have largely neglected the plight of people living in poverty, said Oxfam at the close of the annual leaders’ summit in Germany today.
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