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World's biggest arms traders promise global Arms Trade Treaty

World’s biggest arms traders promise global Arms Trade Treaty

A victory for campaigners as the UN agrees a timetable to establish a “strong and robust” Arms Trade Treaty.  
Posted 6 November, 2009
by Ed Pomfret | No Comments
Do United Nations climate change negotiators get lonely?

Do United Nations climate change negotiators get lonely?

We thought they might, so we asked people to adopt them and let us know what they get up to.
Posted 5 November, 2009
by Ian Sullivan | No Comments

Is European climate change money any good?

As the European Union agrees some numbers for climate change adaptation, we ask is it enough?
Posted 30 October, 2009
by Ian Sullivan | No Comments
Counting down to ‘The Wave’ climate change demonstration

Counting down to ‘The Wave’ climate change demonstration

This December people across the UK and throughout the world can join The Wave demonstration and do something about climate change.
Posted 30 October, 2009
by Bethan Harper | No Comments

Forced climate migrant camp around European capitals

Getting the message across to European leaders, they must put poor people at the heart of climate decisions.
Posted 28 October, 2009
by Natalie Brook | No Comments
Message to Europe: Put poor people at the heart of climate talks

Message to Europe: Put poor people at the heart of climate talks

As Copenhagen gets closer its time to urge European leaders to put poor people at the heart of climate change discussions.
Posted 26 October, 2009
by Ian Sullivan | No Comments
Fight climate change by making a viral video

Fight climate change by making a viral video

YouTubeable? Make a video promoting The Wave climate change demo and you could win a prize.
Posted 23 October, 2009
by Lucy Aitken-Read | No Comments
Band Aids and beyond: Preventing climate disaster in Ethiopia

Band Aids and beyond: Preventing climate disaster in Ethiopia

25 years after the Ethiopia famine we look at how they're preparing for a changing climate.
Posted 22 October, 2009
by Nick Martlew | No Comments
Control Arms at the UN: What’s happening?

Control Arms at the UN: What’s happening?

We’re at the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty negotiations. Here are some of the best bits from Conflict Voice.
Posted 19 October, 2009
by Anna MacDonald | No Comments
Changing seasons in India. Telling the EU to act on climate change.

Changing seasons in India. Telling the EU to act on climate change.

Yesterday's climate hearing at the European parliament brought together EU climate negotiators and the people affected by their decisions.
Posted 16 October, 2009
by Natalie Brook | No Comments
Why have we chosen to spend Blog Action Day in Brussels?

Why have we chosen to spend Blog Action Day in Brussels?

We're at the European Union to discuss climate change. What goes on here is key to achieving a climate deal.
Posted 15 October, 2009
by Natalie Brook | No Comments
Blog Action Day needs you! (and us)

Blog Action Day needs you! (and us)

Blog Action Day on climate change is on Thursday. You can help make it a worldwide success.
Posted 13 October, 2009
by Ian Sullivan | No Comments

Your messages on maternal health - a result for mothers

18 pregnant women, 1 Prime Minister and 600 messages – how you helped deliver health care for mums and babies.
Posted 12 October, 2009
by Sarah Blakemore | No Comments

Dying for Action: While the UN talk, innocent people continue to suffer.

Have a look at our short film that shows the diplomats at the United Nations why an Arms Trade Treaty is so vital.
Posted 9 October, 2009
by Ed Pomfret | No Comments
E-on shelves plans for a new coal-fired power station at Kingsnorth

E-on shelves plans for a new coal-fired power station at Kingsnorth

Fantastic news for climate campaigners as the new coal power station at Kingsnorth is kicked into the long grass.
Posted 8 October, 2009
by Ian Sullivan | 1 Comment
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