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Proposal can break deadlock on shipping emissions

A report published today by Oxfam and WWF shows how a proposed deal to apply a carbon price to international shipping can tackle the huge and growing greenhouse gas emissions from ships, and raise billions of dollars to help developing countries tackle climate change, without unfairly hitting developing countries. The deal offers a solution to the deadlock on shipping emissions that has lasted more than a decade.

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Getting it right from the start

Amidst jubilant celebration, the new Republic of South Sudan entered the international stage in July 2011, albeit as one of the least developed countries in the world. The challenges and opportunities are enormous, and donors, the government, implementing agencies and most importantly the people of South Sudan have a lot at stake – but much more to gain. This paper presents ten area for action based on the experience of NGOs operating in South Sudan and lessons learnt during the Comprehensive Peace Agreement interim period. Donors must prioritise them in the first years of the country’s independence so as toensure the best possible results for the people of South Sudan.


Don’t squander the chance to build a better South Sudan

A coalition of 38 aid agencies today called on donors not to squander the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people of South Sudan, the world’s newest nation. The call came as new violence in Jonglei state increased emergency needs. In a joint report, the aid agencies, which include Oxfam, World Vision and the South Sudan Law Society, said it was vital that donors get their priorities for tackling poverty right from the start. The report outlines key priorities for donors working to improve lives in South Sudan.

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Briefing on the Horn of Africa Drought 2011

East Africa is facing the worst food crisis of the 21st Century. Across Ethiopia, Somalia, and Kenya, over 12 million people are in dire need of food, clean water, basic sanitation and shelter. Suffering and death are already happening on a massive scale, and the situation will worsen over the coming months.