2008

Using Climate Change to Justify Bad Policies

Controversy over the possible health hazards of Britain’s switch from traditional light-bulbs to low-energy lighting is a example of the way that the need to tackle climate change is being seized on by snake-oil salesmen around the world to

'Fossil Fools' Protests Target Oil Industry

Green groups are planning to celebrate April Fools Day Tuesday with a variety of actions designed to embarrass oil industry bosses gathering in Washington. "Our political and corporate leaders have been fooling around with our future by

Indigenous Groups Slam Canada at UN

The Canadian government has drawn fierce condemnation from the world's indigenous communities for its refusal to sign an international document that recognizes native people's right to self-determination. "They are obstructing the use of the

Release of Uzbek Rights Activist Demanded

Imprisoned Uzbek civil society leader, Ms. Mutabar Tojiboyeva was yesterday awarded the prestigious Martin Ennals Award for Human Rights Defenders . While applauding the recognition of Tojiboyeva for her defence of human rights, CIVICUS: World

Bangladesh to create fund for climate change

The Bangladeshi government has decided to create a special fund to deal with mounting challenges posed by climate change. Recovering from the devastating Cyclone Sidr, the country will also form a disaster management centre to conduct

Groups Begin to Tackle Hunger Crisis

Far away and close to home the growing world food crisis is taking a toll. While Americans are increasingly shocked at their rising grocery bills, hunger threatens lives and stability in several developing countries. In response, nongovernmental