On the eve of the UN Copenhagen conference, the urgent challenge for humanitarian aid as natural disasters increase
As the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen (COP15) approaches, this report brings testimony and analysis from the frontline of climate change. From Africa, South-East Asia and the Caribbean come stories of how lives are being affected, and what the challenge means for humanitarian aid.
More, and worse, natural disasters : This will be the future â but itâs already the reality today. Whatever agreement is reached in Copenhagen, the impact of emissions already produced will linger for years to come. Climate Change is proving the greatest humanitarian challenge of our times. But how to prevent disasters becoming full-scale crises ?
Aid workers from the European Commission Humanitarian Aid department â the worldâs biggest donor of Humanitarian aid â argue that tackling climate change will demand a fundamental shift in planning to help communities reduce the risks â no ... Distributed by Tubemogul.
