How can we use resilience to do development and humanitarian work differently and in ways that truly make societies work for and with people living in poverty? Helen Jeans, Oxfam’s …
Drought and water scarcity
Niko Wanders and Sally RangecroftSally Rangecroft, from the University of Birmingham University, and Niko Wanders, from Princeton and Utrecht University, explore the interconnected relationship between drought and water scarcity. Droughts have been very much …
A harvest of dysfunction: Causes and impacts of drought in South Africa
John MagrathJohn Magrath introduces the report, A Harvest of Dysfunction: rethinking the approach to drought, its causes and impacts in South Africa. “Interventions to assist poor people affected by drought must …
Research-into-Use for climate change adaptation
Sue MooreSue Moore explains the use of Research-into-Use and explores what this means for researchers, practitioners and ultimately, those most vulnerable to the effects of climate change. ‘We want water, not …
Why must climate change be de-naturalised and re-politicised?
Daniel MorchainFood insecurity, conflict and climate change are among many stresses often originated in or made worse by bad, unrepresentative governance. Daniel Morchain, Global Adviser on Climate Change Adaptation, examines the …
The right to defend human rights in an unequal world: The case of Mexico
Veronica Rodriguez JorgeDefenders of human rights often put themselves at personal risk to carry out their work. This blog examines the vulnerabilities human rights and land rights activists face, especially female activists …
Influencing for systemic transformative change: The ACCRA model
Margaret BarihaihiIn this blog, Margaret Barihaihi tells Africa Climate Change Resilience Alliance’s (ACCRA) story to inspire development practitioners and partners in making long term impact in the lives of men and …
Shaking up the system: Improving the tea industry and workers lives in Malawi
Daniel MorchainOne year into Malawi 2020 Daniel Morchain looks how some of the stakeholders are working with the tea labourers central to the project to ensure that the tea industry in …
Surviving hunger: Malawi’s new normal
OxfamON THE GROUND REFLECTION: As Malawi experiences the worst drought it’s had for 35 years, exacerbated by El Niño, many are suffering from hunger and starvation. Benjamin Phillips, a Humanitarian Worker …
Business must show more commitment and collaboration on climate change
OxfamOPINION: At the Paris climate summit there were promising signs from the private sector about taking action on climate change, but the path to a low carbon future is still …