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Briefing paper

Let Them Eat Coal: Why the G7 must stop burning coal to tackle climate change and fight hunger

06/06/2015

8 documents

40 pages long

Languages: English, French, Spanish

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Climate change is already the biggest threat to winning the fight against hunger. Coal is the biggest single cause of climate change, yet the G7 countries are still burning huge amounts, despite efficient, affordable, renewable alternatives being available. G7 coal power stations emit twice as much fossil fuel CO2 as the whole of Africa, and […]

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Research report

Is South Africa Operating in a Safe and Just Space? Using the doughnut model to explore environmental sustainability and social justice

28/05/2015

2 documents

71 pages long

Languages: English

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The world has entered an era of unprecedented environmental change and social inequality. South Africa is no exception having suffered unique challenges following decades of injustice under apartheid. The future of South Africa depends on the country’s ability to end social deprivation and manage environmental stress, enabling its people to live in a space where […]

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Briefing paper

Harmless Harvest: How sustainable agriculture can help ASEAN countries adapt to a changing climate

25/05/2015

1 documents

22 pages long

Languages: English

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A better way of growing food is the best bet against climate change for Southeast Asia’s small-scale food producers. Sustainable agriculture – agriculture that can meet the needs of present and future generations, ensures the efficient production of safe, high-quality agricultural products in a way that protects the natural environment, and improves on the economic […]

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Research report

Rock Glaciers and Climate Change in the Bolivian Andes: Mapping new water resources

28/04/2015

2 documents

20 pages long

Languages: English, Spanish

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Climate change is affecting glaciers worldwide, and the vulnerability and sensitivity of glaciers in the Bolivian Andes is a warning indicator for mountain regions in other areas. Reduced water security is projected for the Bolivian Andes due to an expected increase in demand and a decline in the supply of water. In turn, this will […]

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Briefing paper

Pitfalls and Potentials: The role of bioenergy in the EU climate and energy policy post-2020

28/04/2015

1 documents

10 pages long

Languages: English

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European Governments are increasingly relying on bioenergy as a cheap way to meet targets for renewable energy. Bioenergy represented 62 percent of the EU’s renewable energy use in 2012. But new evidence on the real climate impacts and other environmental and social impacts of bioenergy has made its use increasingly controversial. Sustainable bioenergy has a […]

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Briefing paper

Strengthening Frameworks to Monitor and Evaluate Climate Adaptation in Uganda

01/04/2015

1 documents

4 pages long

Languages: English

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Uganda’s reliance on natural resources renders its economy extremely vulnerable to climate change. This makes it essential to track progress on adaptation initiatives and ensure the whole country is on a path towards climate resilience. This briefing examines monitoring and evaluation (M&E) frameworks currently used by the Government of Uganda and considers how they could […]

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Evaluation report

Resilience in Niger: Evaluation of improving livelihoods through integrated water resource management

26/03/2015

3 documents

60 pages long

Languages: English

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Overview

This evaluation is presented as part of the Effectiveness Review Series 2013/14, selected for review under the resilience thematic area. This report documents the findings of a quasi-experimental evaluation carried out in March 2014 that sought to assess the impact of the activities of the project ‘Improving Livelihoods through Integrated Water Resource Management in Niger’. […]

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Evaluation report

Resilience in Mali: Evaluation of increasing food security

26/03/2015

5 documents

65 pages long

Languages: English, French

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Overview

This evaluation is presented as part of the Effectiveness Review Series 2013/14, selected for review under the resilience thematic area. This report documents the findings of a quasi-experimental evaluation carried out in March/April 2014 that sought to assess the impact of the activities of the ‘Increasing Food Security’ project. This project includes two related initiatives […]

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Education resource

Close up on Climate: Join Oxfam and the Climate Coalition for a film challenge

17/03/2015

4 documents

Languages: English

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The Close-up on Climate project aims to amplify the voice of 11-16 year olds in the run-up to the Paris UN Climate Change Conference in November 2015. Young people will learn more about climate change, make a short film to communicate their ideas, and show it to their political representative. These resources will help guide […]

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Research report

The Welsh Doughnut: A framework for environmental sustainability and social justice

09/03/2015

3 documents

60 pages long

Languages: English, Welsh

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Overview

The world faces twin challenges: delivering a decent standard of living for everyone, while living within our environmental limits. These two interwoven concerns are captured in Oxfam’s Doughnut model, which offers a framework to create a safe and just space for humanity to exist within. At the national level, the Welsh Doughnut model suggests areas […]

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