Latin American environmentalist Eduardo Gudynas takes on the doughnut from a deeper green perspective for uncritically accepting western concepts of ‘development’. The discussion paper just launched by Oxfam, A Safe …
Sustainability meets development: earth scientists respond to the doughnut.
OxfamLeading earth scientists, Mark Stafford Smith and Will Steffen respond to Kate Raworth’s ‘doughnut’ concept. Will Steffen is a co-author of the original paper on nine planetary boundaries that inspired …
Can we live inside the doughnut? Why we need planetary and social boundaries
OxfamKate Raworth summarises Oxfam’s new discussion paper, as she asks whether we can ensure both a sustainable planet and social equity. This builds on a concept she launched in October 2011. When crossing …
Crises in a new world order: challenging the humanitarian project
Ed CairnsEd Cairns, Oxfam’s senior policy adviser on this kind of thing, introduces a big rethink of Oxfam’s humanitarian work. When it comes to humanitarian crises, Oxfam specialises in the …
Is digital campaigning just ‘clicktivism’?
OxfamDigital campaigning has been an undoubted success, but can it move beyond mere clicktivism? Digital campaigning’s growing influence over policymakers means that it is rapidly rising up the political …
Seasonality is back in season
John Magrath“Seasonality” has re-emerged as a topic in development after a long lull – but will it gain more traction this time round? Seasonality is the observation that rural livelihoods in …
Hunting for green growth in the G20
OxfamThe G20 has committed to sustainable growth, but Kate Raworth asks if it has really been making its growth go green? Assessing the G20’s record on green growth means getting clear …
Haiti Two Years On: Recovery amongst the rubble
OxfamLucy Davies visited Haiti just before devastating the earthquake of 2010. She returned last November and here reports on the reconstruction progress being made there. I was in Haiti at …