Oxfam America: Climate Change

What Oxfam is Doing

Oxfam America is campaigning to reduce greenhouse gas pollution, and increase funding so that poor people can survive the effects of global warming. We are engaging with the public, government, private sector, and the international community. Each group has a part to play in responding to the crisis. more »

What You Can Do

Take action now! Ask the presidential candidates to attend the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Poznan, Poland and commit to helping developing countries adapt to climate change.
Download materials. Check out Oxfam's Fact Sheet, Action Guide for organizers and House Party Guide.
Join the Climate Change Action Team. Educate your friends, Congress, and the media about the effects climate change has on poor people here and abroad.
Have questions? Read Oxfam's Q&A on climate change.
Learn about our Climate Change on Canvas project, which had artists depict the human fact of climate change on canvas.
Learn more! Read Oxfam's "Adaptation 101: How climate change hurts poor communities—and how we can help."

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Real Lives

	Climate Change on Canvas Slideshow Oxfam exhibited art by professionals and unknown community artists from around the globe at the December 2008 UN meeting.
	From the US and from Senegal, stories of climate hardship and survival An Oxfam America speaking tour brings together two women who are leading the fight against climate change.
	Emerging artist paints with a purpose For Ashley Cecil, artist for Oxfam America’s Climate Change on Canvas project, each work of art means a chance to make a difference.
	Restored mangroves breathe life into Mekong Delta By safeguarding the forests, communities protect themselves and their environment.
	Little Progress at the G8 in Japan In the end, the results fell short of what the world’s poorest people require.
	As Climate Change Campaign Takes Off, Organizers and Volunteers Mobilize Walk for Climate Justice explains impacts of climate change on poor people.
	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.
	Facing Climate Change and Its Consequences In Bali and in Washington, DC, world leaders make gradual progress on meeting the needs of poor communities.
More Read more stories about Oxfam's work to help poor communities manage the impacts of climate change.