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Oxfam America launches new initiative on reducing disaster risks
Developing strong programs in disaster risk reduction is part of a three-pronged effort to sharpen the effectiveness of Oxfam America's work on emergencies.
In cyclone-ravaged Bangladesh, worst may be yet to come
As Bangladesh begins to recover from Cyclone Sidr, a changing climate means that more disasters lie ahead.
In Cambodia, climate extremes threaten an ancient community
Unpredictable floods are destroying the rice crops of the Cham people, forcing families to migrate in a search for survival.
Farmers battle effects of changing seasons
In Papua New Guinea, generations of farming knowledge can no longer guarantee subsistence farmers a stable food supply.
Early rains reveal vulnerability of many communities in El Salvador
The rainy season has only just begun and El Salvador is already mourning its first landslide victims.
Ethiopia celebrates Earth Day with films, lectures, and discussions
Oxfam America helped to organize a three-day event that raised local awareness about the consequences of climate change in Ethiopia.
Oxfam hosts flagship conference on climate change adaptation
"Ready or Not?" brings together White House staff, climate experts, and community leaders, with a focus on building people’s resilience to the crisis.
OXFAMExchange Fall 2003
Ross Gelbspan on Climate Change, The Fast for a World Harvest Turns 30, Hurricane Mitch Five Years Later
On the front lines of climate change: Nicaragua's Miskitos people
Central America's Miskitos Indians have been living in harmony with their remote jungle environment for centuries, but now they are falling victim to greater ...
Letting gravity do the work, Oxfam irrigates pastures in Peru
Sprinklers help herders grow grass for their alpacas in the Andes.
Food on the table and savings on hand
An innovative agriculture technique is producing 50-150 percent more rice and increasing the incomes of more than 80,000 people.
Number of people affected by climate disaster up 54 percent by 2015
Holding onto the mangroves
In some areas around Acajutla, El Salvador, mangrove forests have been severely reduced—replaced by fill and the simple homes of some of the country's poorest ...
In Jiabi, Chinese government and local people build dike together
Oxfam partner invites villagers and county officials to share ideas about development and the environment.
Going organic to cope with a changing climate
To protect their crops from drought and pests, small-scale farmers in The Philippines are pioneering new organic farming techniques.
Facing climate change and its consequences
In Bali and in Washington, DC, world leaders make gradual progress on meeting the needs of poor communities.
Changing climate leads to increase in malaria in Cambodia
Flooded crops and multiplying mosquitoes create health challenges for Cambodia's rural people.
Congressional resolution recognizes the plight of women in the face of climate change
With early warning, small problems in Ethiopia won't grow
Around the southern Ethiopia border town of Moyale, where herders compete to eke a living from often-parched pasture land, a mysterious disease is slowly ...
The semblance of disaster
Carrying out realistic disaster simulations is one way Oxfam ensures that its staff members are prepared to respond quickly and effectively.
Speakers spread the word about climate change and poor communities
From Senate offices to the public library, Oxfam America and allies bring developing country voices to the US.
Bill propels action on global warming for world's hardest hit
Oxfam Impact Special Report
Oxfam in East Africa
Oxfam Impact July 2008
New mangroves breathe life into Mekong Delta
Affordable housing needs to be part of disaster planning, says Oxfam America
As new hurricane season arrives, urgent needs remain unaddressed
Statement on Sen. Boxer climate legislative principles
Urgent global climate action needed in Poland
New Oxfam report calls for turning point in the UN climate negotiations in Poznan.
Too little but not too late
Possible progress in Poznan hinges on adaptation finance
Statement on draft House of Representatives climate legislation
Senate Bill Pushes Historic Debate on Climate Change
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