The disappointing outcome document for the UN Summit on Refugees and Migrants has today been adopted as a UNGA Resolution. It falls far short of what is needed to address the global displacement crisis or protect people on the move.
[Read more…] about UN member states choose to fail millions searching for safety and dignity
Pacific island countries are working hard to address the escalating realities of climate change, including the impact on land, livelihoods, and on the food and water security of their most vulnerable communities. The need for accessible, predictable, adequate and appropriate financial support to meet the climate crisis is urgent and growing.
This report takes stock of the climate risks facing the Pacific region, and considers these risks in relation to commitments under the Paris Agreement, the complex nature of existing financial flows, current commitments from Australia and New Zealand, and the range of challenges that must be overcome to ensure support reaches those most in need.
The New Zealand Government is giving too many resources to renewable energy plans in the Pacific at the expense of critical projects to support Pacific Island nations prepare for the effects of climate change, according to a new report released today by Oxfam.
[Read more…] about Pacific climate projects slammed in new report
Oxfam praised President Obama and President Jinping for officially joining their countries to the Paris climate agreement today.
[Read more…] about Oxfam praises joining of Paris climate agreement by China and US
Apple New Zealand, and all tax avoiding corporations, must pay their fair share of taxes says Oxfam today, following the European Commission ruling that Apple should pay up to NZ$20 billion in back taxes to the Irish Government.
Current negotiations on the PACER-Plus regional free trade agreement between Pacific Island countries, Australia and New Zealand are edging closer to completion, with Pacific people most likely to lose out in the deal.
[Read more…] about Oxfam calls for ‘no decision’ on Pacific free-trade agreement
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