Tag: climate change

The first of our photographic reports as the king tide (the highest tides of the year) hits the small island nation of Tuvalu Read more »

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. Read more »

How much will waters rise, and what are the factors driving them up? Read more »

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. Read more »

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. Read more »

The Academy Awards may be over a month away still, but the Oscar nominations have just been announced and two green-themed documentaries have been nominated! Read more »

Lan Marie reports from the island nation of Tuvalu, as the sea levels rise for the yearly king tide. Read more »

Climate Change campaigners hits the pavements at the Bon Jovi Concerts in Sydney over the weekend. Teaming up with the Bon Jovi Soul Foundation the idea was to raise awareness about homelessness as well as the impacts that climate change is having on people in the Pacific right now. Read more »

Oxfam intern Praful Aghara had the chance to discuss his country’s plight with Australia’s Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd. Read more »

As another year of climate negotiations comes to an end there is cause for celebration. In the final hours of a long and exhausting two weeks a firm foundation for a climate treaty was established and confidence in the UN process was renewed. Read more »