Copenhagen fails the most vulnerable
Rather than starting a new decade full of hope, developing countries have been failed by the outcome of the United Nations climate change talks in Copenhagen.
Indecision and lack of leadership means millions of people across the world will continue to suffer as climate injustice adversely affects the lives of those who have done little to contribute to the problem.
Climate change adaptationread about our work | Blog‘COP’ out for world’s most vulnerable | Copenhagen verdictthe ‘Copenhagen Accord’ leaves much to be desired »
Multi-use water systems
Constructed with local materials, this simple technology uses gravity to provide families in Nepal with enough water to drink and feed their crops.
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Sowing the seeds of recovery
Earth dams can turn thousands of acres of barren land in Darfur into lush, green farmland - a simple technology that helps families to escape dependency on food aid.
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Haiti earthquake
We offer our sympathy to those affected by the recent earthquake in Haiti. We will be offering technical support and advice to agencies involved in the relief effort.
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Five years after the tsunami
The 2004 tsunami devastated south Asia. Since then, we have worked with more than 120,000 people in Sri Lanka to rehabilitate communities, homes and businesses.
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