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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)
Time is on our side: Or is it?

By Sarah Packwood, Posted 08 December 2010 See more by this blogger

"Time is on my side, yes it is, time is on my side..." ...aah the immortal words of the Rolling Stones' classic run through my head while I am on the train from London to Newcastle at "OMG it's... Keep reading (2 Comments)
Cancún: Armed with only a flyer in the midst of protests, tense negotiations and boycotts

By Jorge Espinoza, Posted 07 December 2010 See more by this blogger

Yesterday I was at Forest Day which featured the President of Mexico. Even though the speech was rather formal it was good to hear him talk about the need to recover local knowledge and respect the land and customs... Keep reading (2 Comments)
Cancún: the importance of traditional knowledge and farmers' rights

By Jorge Espinoza, Posted 05 December 2010 See more by this blogger

I am concerned that even though we can listen to the negotiations we can't speak. Despite this, the day was good as I went to the parallel Climate Day event where there was a session about participative planning and... Keep reading