Greetings from Oxfam Australia!

Oxfam Australia has launched an exciting new initiative called ‘3 things’ – it’s a project for young Australians by young Australians challenging the myth that ‘young people don’t care anymore.’

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Media alert published: 27 JAN 2010

Oxfam Australia response to the Australian Government lodging a 5 – 25 per cent target to the Copenhagen Accord:

Oxfam Australia climate change spokeswoman Kelly Dent said: “This deadline for lodging targets under the Accord was an opportunity for Australia to show it was serious about climate change and willing to play a constructive role in forging a global consensus to a global problem.

“Instead, these weak targets do nothing to build confidence or rebuil… Continue

The ‘climate deal’ announced in Copenhagen today is a triumph of spin over substance, says international aid agency Oxfam.

The agreement – which was announced by the US, India, China and South Africa - has not been endorsed by the EU and many other countries.

The deal provides no confidence that catastrophic climate change will be averted or that poor countries will be given the money they need to adapt as temperatures rise. Leaders have also put off agreeing a legally binding deal until the e… Continue

On Saturday 12 December more than 100, 000 people across Australia walked against warming, demaning our government take strong action on climate change.

One of our amazing volunteers (thanks Connor!) pulled together this short video to show you clips from walks all around the country and to hear the voices of ordinary Australians who are concerned about climate change. You may be able to spot yourself! All this AND Blue King Brown's amazing song, Rush, which they have kindly allowed us to use.… Continue

By ANDREW HEWETT

Tony Abbott may have won the majority of the votes in the Liberal party room, but if he wishes to do the same at the next federal election, he must understand that the majority of Australians want action on climate change and will expect him to articulate a substantial policy, based on the science.

Prime Minister Kevin Rudd's not off the hook either. If he really is serious about tackling climate change, he must not shy away from his promises to the Australian people. Now is n… Continue