Tuvalu King Tide – Thurs 17 Feb 2011
Our team report from Tuvalu, as the island prepares for the arrival of the king tide (the highest tides of the year) and the devastation that occurs as a result.
BLOGS
Tuvalu: reality or fiction?
Lan Marie attempts to dispel some of the more prevalent myths about life in the Pacific - particularly on the small island nation of Tuvalu.
Working around the clock
I’m aware that because I work the night shift the condition of my body isn’t great—I’m unfit, easily tired and frequently sick...If there were something I could wish for, it would be that the factory provides something to help us improve our nutrition, so that I can stay healthy while working night shift.
Land: is life
There are many small Pacific island nations that, at their highest point, are just metres above sea level. In 2010, our team travelled to Tuvalu and Kiribati to witness this first-hand. Watch the stories of these people and how climate change is affecting their lives.
Tuvalu King Tide – Wed 16 Feb 2011
The first of our photographic reports as the king tide (the highest tides of the year) hits the small island nation of Tuvalu
Financing Economic Justice for the World’s Poor
With an increasing disparity between the wealthy and the poor of the world and a growing vulnerability to natural disasters, how do we achieve an economically just future? Oxfam is partnering with One Just World to present a forum on these issues - Tuesday 22 February.
La Niña in a nutshell
With increased frequency and severity of erratic weather events dominating our news, the weather process known as La Niña is getting a fair amount of the blame. Oxfam volunteer Roselina Press explains the phenomena and what we can expect in the future.
Factors behind sea level rise
How much will waters rise, and what are the factors driving them up?
How would you stem the rising tide?
Oxfam is currently in Tuvalu to witness the king tide - the name given to the highest tides of the year – and talk to the people of this small island about the impact of climate change on their lives. Ask your questions here and we’ll investigate the issues that you want to know.
The challenges facing the people of Kiribati
The Climate Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) speaks to the Pacific Calling Partnership about the harsh challenges facing the people of Kiribati, their efforts to adapt to climate change and the increasing threat to their community and culture.
