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Developed nations ‘hiding behind’ need for more information on losses and damages when the evidence is clear, says ActionAid
Commenting on loss and damage negotiations at COP27 after the first week, Teresa Anderson, Global Lead for Climate Justice at ActionAid International, said:
Global Shield initiative is just a ‘distraction’ and should not be mistaken for loss and damage funding, says ActionAid International
Commenting on the latest announcement at COP27 on the Global Shield initiative, Teresa Anderson, Global Lead on Climate Justice for ActionAid International said:
Women disproportionately impacted by climate change must have their voices heard at COP27, says ActionAid International
On ‘Gender Day’ at COP27, ActionAid is calling on world leaders to put the voices of women and girls from the Global South living through the reality of the climate crisis at the heart of COP27
Biden’s commitments ‘far from what’s needed’ for the climate crisis now, says ActionAid
Commenting at COP27 on President of the USA, Joe Biden’s, speech, Kelly Stone, Senior Policy Analyst at ActionAid USA, said:
COP27 Youth and Future Generations Day: Youth activists demand a seat at the table
On Youth and Future Generations Day at COP27 young people urge world leaders attending COP27 to scale up financial support for communities, including women, children, and young people who are
COP27 spokespeople
ActionAid’s expert spokespeople and young activists from the Global South are available for interviews, briefings, and commentary throughout COP27.
EU Commission’s announcement on fertiliser takes agriculture in ‘completely the wrong direction’
Reacting to the European Commission's announcement on ensuring availability and affordability of fertiliser, Teresa Anderson, ActionAid's Global lead on Climate Justice, said:
ActionAid calls out US claims that carbon markets will fulfil climate goals
ActionAid calls out US claims that carbon markets will fulfil climate goals
ActionAid reaction to High-Level Expert Group (HLEG) on the Net-Zero Emissions Commitments of Non-State Entities report
In response to recommendations of the High-Level Expert Group (HLEG) on the Net-Zero Emissions Commitments of Non-State Entities report:
Carbon offset drafts opens the door to 'risky and dangerous practices'
In response to a draft document submitted by the Article 6.4 Supervisory Body during COP27 about carbon offsets, Kelly Stone, Senior Policy Analyst at ActionAid USA, said: