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20 November, 2009
Gazan farmers unable to work their land in ‘buffer zone’
Gazans don't want to rely on aid. They want to work on their land.
Gazan farmers unable to work their land in ‘buffer zone’
Gazans don't want to rely on aid. They want to work on their land.
Posted by
Catherine Weibel
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18 November, 2009
BBC reports on how Bangladesh is coping with climate change
Watch how the small island community of Char Atra is dealing with climate change.
BBC reports on how Bangladesh is coping with climate change
Watch how the small island community of Char Atra is dealing with climate change.
Posted by
Cate Heinrich
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17 November, 2009
Take a look at our spanking new climate quiz
Oxfam's brand new climate change quiz launches today. Play the game and see how much you know.
Take a look at our spanking new climate quiz
Oxfam's brand new climate change quiz launches today. Play the game and see how much you know.
Posted by
Richard Casson
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16 November, 2009
Uganda: ‘As long as we have life we are rich people’
Having lived for 20 years in fear that each day might be their last, Ugandans get busy rebuilding their lives.
Uganda: ‘As long as we have life we are rich people’
Having lived for 20 years in fear that each day might be their last, Ugandans get busy rebuilding their lives.
Posted by
Jane Beesley
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1 Comment
12 November, 2009
Vulnerable in Haiti need climate adaptation costs covered
Countries like Haiti have not been responsible for climate change and need urgent support to cope.
Vulnerable in Haiti need climate adaptation costs covered
Countries like Haiti have not been responsible for climate change and need urgent support to cope.
Posted by
Savio Carvalho
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11 November, 2009
Drought and insecurity worsens in Uganda
Raiders, diseases and the lack of water and pasture are hitting the livestock.
Drought and insecurity worsens in Uganda
Raiders, diseases and the lack of water and pasture are hitting the livestock.
Posted by
Jane Beesley
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2 Comments
9 November, 2009
Film release: From daily life to disaster in Gabura
New 'landmark' online interactive documentary captures the moment when Cyclone Aila hit Bangladesh.
Film release: From daily life to disaster in Gabura
New 'landmark' online interactive documentary captures the moment when Cyclone Aila hit Bangladesh.
Posted by
Sandhya Suri
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19 November, 2009
Poverty and unemployment fuel the conflict according to 70% of Afghans, new Oxfam research shows
18 November, 2009
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