New figures released today by anti-poverty campaigners Debt Justice show that countries in debt crisis are expected to spend less in 2023 than in 2019, despite the urgent need for…
Earlier this month, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change published its latest report on progress towards mitigating the impacts of climate change. The report was written by nearly 300 expert…
Climate justice requires debt justice. Communities and activists have been saying this for years. Decision-makers in the global North have refused to listen. Now, the latest report of the Intergovernmental…
Press comment – for immediate release In response to the government’s announcement that customers will receive a £200 discount on their energy bills this year, with five years to repay…
A new campaign by a number of UK-based international development organisations was launched today. The #WeTheHelpers campaign aims to re-engage the public’s belief in aid however we have serious concerns around the messaging of the campaign. #WeTheHelpers promotes a dated and harmful narrative that reinforces an already…
The UN climate talks (COP26) in Glasgow drew to a close on Saturday, marking the end of 13 days of negotiations amongst world leaders on how best to address the climate crisis. The negotiations presented a vital opportunity for rich nations to step…
For more information and interviews contact Tim Jones on +44 7307 620372 In response to the final outcome of COP26 today, Heidi Chow, Executive Director of Jubilee Debt Campaign said: “Rich polluting countries have once…
In response to the pledges and discussion on the theme of finance at COP26 today, Heidi Chow, Executive Director of Jubilee Debt Campaign said: “Today’s discussions and pledges on climate…
UK Chancellor points to action on debt at COP26 but ignores failure of G20 debt relief schemes In response to the UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s speech today where he highlighted the need to act on unsustainable debt…
Today at COP26, President Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone, raised debt as a key barrier to fighting the climate emergency. President Julius Maada Bio highlighted how unsustainable debt was…