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World leaders land at COP25 as Africa faces climate and food crises

This is ActionAid's press statement on the opening of the COP25 climate negotiations in Madrid in December 2019.

COP25: Woman farmer from Malawi speaks out against use of chemical fertilisers

COP25: Woman farmer from Malawi speaks out against use of chemical fertilisers

COP25: Developed countries continue to block loss and damage fund

Madrid, 06 December 2019 – As the UN climate conference (COP25) rolls into week two, progress on finance for the ‘loss and damage’ caused by climate change continues to be blocked by developed

COP25: Developing countries must ‘stay strong’ in loss and damage negotiations

Madrid, 11 December 2019 – ActionAid raises concerns that midway through the second week of UN climate talks, proposals for supporting survivors of climate disasters are being watered down. 

COP25: ‘It’s not too late’ to support communities on the frontline of the climate crisis

Voices from the climate justice movement urge ministers to stop US interference and improve outcomes on finance for climate survivors

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COP25: UN climate talks ‘fail to offer helping hand to climate survivors’

The 25th UN climate conference (COP25) in Madrid ends today with little to no progress on supporting survivors of climate disasters in the Global South. 

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ActionAid endorsed for high quality and assurance standards

ActionAid is delighted to have been verified against the Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS). ActionAid is committed to continuously improving our programming, including our response to emergencies.

ActionAid Cambodia launches appeal to plant 100,000 mangroves – after coastline sees 62% loss of vital defence against climate change

ActionAid Cambodia launches appeal to plant 100,000 mangroves – after coastline sees 62% loss of vital defence against climate change

Communities in Kampot province are coming together to launch an

Calls for greater action from the South African government following rise in violence against women and xenophobic attacks

ActionAid country directors from across Africa have issued a joint statement in solidarity with those protesting against xenophobic attacks in South Africa

UN Climate Action Summit: Three ways to breathe life into the Paris Agreement

ActionAid is calling on governments around the world to act NOW on climate change.