The Long Shadow of the Climate Crisis
In 2022 climate disasters have taken on a new scale and horror. Four seasons without rainfall have left a “biblical” drought and unprecedented hunger across Eastern Africa. Devastating floods in
ActionAid respond to news loss and damage funding is firmly on COP27 agenda
Commenting on news that loss and damage funding has been added to COP27 agenda, as climate negotiations begin in Egypt, Teresa Anderson, Global Lead for Climate Justice at ActionAid, said: “As climate
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:
Tropical Storm Nalgae hits the Philippines
Tropical storm Nalgae has hit the Philippines over the weekend, causing loss of life, livelihoods, and homes. The climate crisis has increased both the intensity and frequency of storms.
COP27 must deliver for communities, women and girls on the frontlines of the climate crisis
We are halfway through the COP27 climate negotiations, with a huge amount left to be agreed and achieved.
Today, week two kicks-off with Gender Day, shining a much-needed spotlight on the plight that
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:
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
ActionAid calls out US claims that carbon markets will fulfil climate goals
ActionAid calls out US claims that carbon markets will fulfil climate goals
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:
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: