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COP17 in Durban: Older people and climate change

By Richard Blewitt, Posted 07 December 2011 See more by this blogger

A future commitment to slash greenhouse gas emissions is "the defining issue" of COP17. So said Christiana Figueres, the UN's lead climate official, in front of delegates from over 190 countries who have gathered for the conference in South... Keep reading
Older people and climate change in Kenya

By James Muruthi, Posted 22 June 2011 See more by this blogger

Many studies have shown that the world population is increasing at an alarming rate. The global population will soon hit the seven billion mark and recently released projections from the UN show that by 2050, the global population could... Keep reading (2 Comments)
"Food price crisis” means “no food again today” for many older Ethiopians

By Alison Rusinow, Posted 01 June 2011 See more by this blogger

The global food price crisis: It's rightfully making headlines in the international media, causing grave concerns amongst international donors and humanitarian agencies world-wide and even focusing the attention of leaders at the G8 summit. But what does it mean... Keep reading (5 Comments)
Death in Borena - worst drought since 2000?

By Sarah Packwood, Posted 06 May 2011 See more by this blogger

The sickly sweet stench of rotting cattle flesh overwhelmed us as we arrived in one of the kebeles (neighbourhood) in Dire woreda (district), Orimiya region, Ethiopia to check out the current drought situation. The horror of decaying carcasses at... Keep reading (2 Comments)
Your opinion counts! Tell us how we're doing

By Jane Scobie, Posted 07 April 2011 See more by this blogger

Two years ago, we asked you for your views on our publications, newsletters, blogs and social media. We then used your comments to give you what you wanted: Specific facts, figures and maps on all the regions (and countries)... Keep reading (1 Comment)