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Climate Change: What is this about?
Climate change isn't a future threat, it's happening now. Extreme weather and an increase in natural disasters are jeopardising the ability of poor communities to grow crops, access water, and house and feed themselves. Nearly every facet of World Vision’s work is being affected by this issue. Read more...
The effects of climate change are being noticed all over the world. But for poor countries and communities, climate change is a reality they don’t have the resources to fight. Read more...
Why is it happening?
As the climate changes, traditional community activities such as agriculture are threatened, leading to displacement and poverty. World Vision understands that by identifying the main causes of this phenomenon, we can work to reduce its impacts. Read more...
We all know by now that climate change is a global phenomenon, with impacts felt around the world. What's less known is that some of the world's poorest communities are the ones who face the brunt of climate change. Many of those living in harsh conditions are without the resources to cope with further stress on their environment. Read more...
What is our response? World Vision considers climate change to be a critical issue that must be addressed across all of our development work and advocacy. From addressing the causes through to assisting those suffering the effects, World Vision is addressing climate change-exacerbated poverty in many ways. Read more...
Window reopened on climate change negotiations (04 May 2009)
World Vision believes the Government’s announcement today has reopened the window to achieve a global deal on climate change in Copenhagen, which would benefit Australians and the world’s poor...
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Climate change isn't a future threat, it's happening now. Extreme weather and an increase in natural disasters are jeopardising the ability of poor communities to grow crops, access water, and house and feed themselves. Nearly every facet of World Vision’s work is being affected by this issue. Read more...
The effects of climate change are being noticed all over the world. But for poor countries and communities, climate change is a reality they don’t have the resources to fight. Read more...
Why is it happening?
As the climate changes, traditional community activities such as agriculture are threatened, leading to displacement and poverty. World Vision understands that by identifying the main causes of this phenomenon, we can work to reduce its impacts. Read more...
We all know by now that climate change is a global phenomenon, with impacts felt around the world. What's less known is that some of the world's poorest communities are the ones who face the brunt of climate change. Many of those living in harsh conditions are without the resources to cope with further stress on their environment. Read more...
What is our response? World Vision considers climate change to be a critical issue that must be addressed across all of our development work and advocacy. From addressing the causes through to assisting those suffering the effects, World Vision is addressing climate change-exacerbated poverty in many ways. Read more...
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The poor in India pay the cost of climate change (05 May 2009) The poor in India are already suffering from the effects of climate change due to decades of industrial development according to World Vision India’s national director, Dr Jayakumar Christian who is in Australia this week... Full story |Window reopened on climate change negotiations (04 May 2009)
World Vision believes the Government’s announcement today has reopened the window to achieve a global deal on climate change in Copenhagen, which would benefit Australians and the world’s poor...
Full story |
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Policy Paper - Climate Change and Poverty (Brief November 2007, World Vision Australia - PDF 411 KB) Download |See what we see at www.worldvision.com.au
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There is a tiny nation in the South Pacific called Tuvalu. The whole island is less than 4m above sea level. Its people’s future is literally dependent on the outcomes of the talks in Copenhagen this week - they face the prospect of having no homes,…
Strap on your sandals. Slip on your sneaks. Join thousands around the world on Saturday 12th December in the Walk Against Warming.
Mid-way through the Copenhagen climate talks, urge world leaders to commit to a fair and complete climate treaty.
A Climate for Change members in South Australia so we can meet/ network/ communicate/ encourage each other and promote local events!
Comment Wall (2 comments)
- At 5:08am on October 16, 2009,
Muhammad waqas bashir said…
- ready to work for climate change
Waqas
from pakistan
Mansehra city
- At 12:10am on June 12, 2009,
Michael Beasley said… - Hi
I just wanted to invite you to join our Peak Oil Awareness Group on A Climate for Change: http://www.aclimateforchange.org/group/peakoil.
Help spread the word on Peak Oil. Please pass this invite on to all your friends.
- Mike
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Tim Costello in Copenhagen: Sunday 13 December
Today was officially a day of rest for delegates at Copenhagen who took a break from the Bella Centre.
Some of us took the opportunity to go to church and pray for a miracle. With talks deadlocked, and the planet's well-being swinging in the breeze, we needed to remind ourselves of a fundamental Jewish and Christian notion - "The Earth is the Lord's, and the fullness thereof" (Psalm 24:1).
This most strikingly reminds us that we are stewards, not owners. And that all of God's children deserve… Continue
Some of us took the opportunity to go to church and pray for a miracle. With talks deadlocked, and the planet's well-being swinging in the breeze, we needed to remind ourselves of a fundamental Jewish and Christian notion - "The Earth is the Lord's, and the fullness thereof" (Psalm 24:1).
This most strikingly reminds us that we are stewards, not owners. And that all of God's children deserve… Continue
Posted on December 14, 2009 at 10:52am — 1 Comment
40,000 people Walk Against Warming in Victoria
More than 40,000 people from all over Victoria Walked Against Warming on Saturday 12th, sending a clear message to world leaders in Copenhagen that Australians want real and immediate action on climate change.
See some images of the event below, including the human sign across Princes Bridge, with the message ‘Safe climate. Do it!’
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See some images of the event below, including the human sign across Princes Bridge, with the message ‘Safe climate. Do it!’
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Posted on December 14, 2009 at 10:45am —
Tim Costello in Copenhagen: Saturday 12 December
There is a tiny nation in the South Pacific called Tuvalu. The whole island is less than 4m above sea level. Its people’s future is literally dependent on the outcomes of the talks in Copenhagen this week - they face the prospect of having no homes, no country, no future.
Little wonder their chief negotiator was in tears today as he appealed to international delegates to keep open the option of a strong legally-binding deal that might give Tuvalu and similar low-lying islands a chance at a futu… Continue
Little wonder their chief negotiator was in tears today as he appealed to international delegates to keep open the option of a strong legally-binding deal that might give Tuvalu and similar low-lying islands a chance at a futu… Continue
Posted on December 14, 2009 at 10:02am —
Tim Costello in Copenhagen: Friday 11 December
In search of a global ethic and political will, in freezing weather and the most dispiriting cavernous building under cold grey Copenhagen skies, this search by - 34,000 people with 3,500 press observing - is a most extraordinary moment in time for humanity. There is a mix of aspiration – hoping against hope – and a fair dose of despair. It makes for a volatile psychological mix.
After two years since making a commitment in Bali, where has it got to? Essentially, the nations of the world have s… Continue
After two years since making a commitment in Bali, where has it got to? Essentially, the nations of the world have s… Continue
Posted on December 14, 2009 at 10:01am —
Take Action on Climate Change: Vote in Youth Decide 09
Are you a passionate young Australian between the ages of 12-29? If the answer is yes, then you have the chance to help shape the future of Australia.
Youth Decide '09 is a national youth vote on climate change. It gives Australia’s 4.8 million young people the chance to vote on what kind of world we want to inherit.
This year, Australia has the opportunity to lead the way in a global action plan to tackle climate change. In… Continue
Youth Decide '09 is a national youth vote on climate change. It gives Australia’s 4.8 million young people the chance to vote on what kind of world we want to inherit.
This year, Australia has the opportunity to lead the way in a global action plan to tackle climate change. In… Continue
Posted on August 27, 2009 at 11:42am — 2 Comments
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