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Doha deadlock on climate finance can be broken

April 29, 2013

Governments must move quickly at this year’s first UN climate change meeting to plug the gaping deficit of funds to help developing countries adapt to climate change and lower their emissions.

Reaction: Bangaladesh building collapse

April 28, 2013

The Savar tragedy is a reminder of the hidden cost of cheap clothes. Controversy surrounding the garment industry is well-documented and in Bangladesh there have been some improvements in recent years. In 2010, the government raised the monthly minimum wage from 1662 takas (around NZ$25) to 3000 takas (about NZ$45). Yet there is no doubt that this remains a dangerous, low paid and exploitative sector.

Organics training

April 26, 2013

Farm Support Association increase income opportunities for rural people in order for them to generate a sustainable amount of money from their goods.

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Northern Mali: Communities affected by a food crisis

April 25, 2013

Northern Mali will descend to emergency levels of food insecurity in less than two months if the security situation and humanitarian access to vulnerable communities do not improve, warned four international aid agencies today following the analysis of experts from the Harmonised framework.

Mondelez International agrees to address women’s inequality in chocolate production

April 23, 2013

The biggest chocolate maker in the world, Mondelēz International, has agreed to take steps to address inequality facing women in their cocoa supply chains following pressure from consumers as part of the international aid agency Oxfam’s Behind the Brands campaign.

Sichuan earthquake response

April 22, 2013

A 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck Sichuan on 20 April, leaving more than 156 people dead and 5500 people injured