Humanitarian needs after Typhoon Haiyan remain enormous.
Philippines: New Approach to Emergency Response Fails Women and Girls
The response to Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines is the largest since the 2010 Haiti earthquake and the Pakistan floods.
Living on the Edge of Disaster: Climate’s Human Cost
Each year, millions of people are driven from their homes by natural disasters such as floods, storms, and droughts. Most live in the world’s poorest and most conflict-ridden states, and lack the resources to recover after a crisis. As climate continues to change across the globe, natural disasters will become more frequent and more severe.This…
Kiribati – Facing what may be inevitable
Many I-Kiribati (as the people of Kiribati are known) recognize that despite both their desire to stay on their sacred land and their efforts to minimize the impact of climate change on their community, relocation to another country may be inevitable.
Kiribati – Planning for the future
The I-Kiribati (as the citizens of Kiribati are known) are a strong and proud people. Their culture – the katei or traditional way of life – involves a strong sense of personal pride, respect, and openness to foreigners. The I-Kiribati also have a deep spiritual connection to their land.
Kiribati – Climate change and inequity
Every day we see the effects of climate change on our environment, whether it is the devastating effects of Superstorm Sandy in the northeast United States, or massive wildfires and record-breaking heat in Australia.
There’s No Such Thing as a Climate Refugee
Earlier this week, I joined members of the DC chapter of the Citizens’ Climate Lobby and a group of climate-conscious Washingtonians at the DC venue Bloombars to view Michael Nash’s film Climate Refugees and discuss our impressions of the film.