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What’s happening in Gaza, the West Bank and Lebanon?
On 15 January 2025, a temporary ceasefire was announced, coming into effect on 19 January. Here's the latest update on the situation in Gaza and the wider region.
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Help Josephine prepare for disaster
Like eight in every ten families in The Philippines, Josephine’s has been impacted by natural disaster. After a tornado struck...
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Powering up against poverty: coal fired power is not the solution
Emissions produced from burning coal for power are the single biggest driver of climate change. And climate change is a...
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2014 the hottest year globally since records began
Recently NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced 2014 as the hottest year globally since records began. A...
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What has ANZ done (and not done) on land grabs?
People often tell us that the bank response to their email about land grabs is confusing and full of jargon....
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The end of UNFCCC COP20 in Peru: What will it take for governments to act?
After two weeks of splitting hairs over key elements of a new climate treaty at the UN climate talks here...
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Biggest march in Peru in 20 years: thousands demand action against climate change
With just two days to go at the UN Climate Conference in Lima and in the biggest march in Peru...
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A recipe to help stop hunger in Mozambique
Anariata, 28, lives in Mozambique, where regular drought can mean life-threatening hunger. Despite the dry, desert-like conditions, Anariata has learned...
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Climate change is not just about the climate, it is about our lives
As representatives from more than 195 governments around the world come together in Lima, Peru this week to work on...
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Crucial climate negotiations in Lima
Last weekend activists unveiled a banner at Huaca Pucllana, the site of an ancient pyramid in Lima, Peru ahead of...
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Seen 60 Minutes? Now put pressure on CBA and ANZ to adopt zero tolerance to land grabs
Together, we've been campaigning for six months to have Australia’s Big 4 Banks change their policies to land grabs. In...
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Two of the big four banks take action to respect land rights
Westpac and National Australia Bank (NAB) have become the first of the big four banks to release a policy on...
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“Life here is tough, but small things can make a big difference”
When Amy Christian visited Mozambique, she met Tereza and her family. Tereza is the sole provider for her family and...
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