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Feeding climate change

27 June 2016

Despite progress, much work remains to cut greenhouse gas emissions and to support the millions of people already hit by climate change. This paper presents new data commissioned from the research consultancy CE Delft on the greenhouse gas emissions footprints and water scarcity footprints of major food commodities.
EU governments’ fixation with private sector could compromise commitment to people in poverty

12 December 2014

Today EU Development Ministers agreed to boost the role of the private sector in development cooperation, despite the limitations of placing the private sector at the centre of EU development policy.
Oxfam welcomes the We Mean Business rallying call for private sector leadership on climate change

22 September 2014
Gender Equality: It’s Your Business

6 March 2012

This Briefing for Business is intended for senior managers in global and national companies, especially those producing and retailing food and fast-moving consumer goods.
Strong political will needed from African leaders to boost critical aspects of intra-African trade

27 January 2012

As the 18th African Union Summit starts in Addis Ababa, civil society organizations from across Africa are concerned that the summit’s central theme, “Boosting Intra- African Trade,“ risks being overshadowed and will not get the focus needed to tackle this urgent issue.
Businesses see climate change adaptation as an opportunity

20 June 2011

Climate adaptation offers competitive advantages to businesses worldwide, according to the new report, jointly released today by the UN Global Compact, the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), Oxfam and the World Resources Institute.
Major US Companies and Retired Military Officials Call On Obama to Act on International Climate Finance

3 December 2010

Twelve major companies and sixteen high level retired Generals and Admirals call on President Obama and Secretary of State Clinton to lead the effort to establish an equitable, effective and accountable global climate fund at the UN climate negotiations in Cancun.
Worst EU Lobbyists 2010 revealed – RWE, Goldman Sachs and ISDA

2 December 2010

RWE (npower), Goldman Sachs and derivatives lobby group ISDA have been given the dubious honor of being named the Worst EU Lobbyists of 2010. The results of the Worst EU Lobbying Awards 2010 were revealed today during a ceremony outside the ISDA office in Brussels.
Better Returns in a Better World

18 November 2010

This paper summarizes a two-year research engagement project with the investment community on their rol
Investors could do more to reduce poverty

18 November 2010

Institutional investors should implement and publicly report on a responsible investment policy that addresses poverty and development issues according to a new report by Oxfam launched today.