Fairtrade focuses on funding mechanisms in 2012

Given the outcomes of COP17, funding mechanisms under the UNFCCC, in particular the Green Climate Fund and its operations, form a key part of Fairtrade’s advocacy work in 2012. We would urge decision makers to ensure that: -          Developed countries must pledge and meet contributions as agreed during COP16 to facilitate adaptation and mitigation by small scale farmers. -          Mechanisms...

UNEP Workshop on Climate Change Adaptation

UNEP Workshop for Sharing Lessons in Africa on Climate Change Adaptation 2-5 April Nairobi, Kenya Fairtrade Africa was invited to present at the Workshop for Sharing Lessons in Africa on Climate Change Adaptation, organised by UNEP, the UN Environment Programme. The event provided a forum for knowledge sharing and exchange of ideas on common climate change risks and attracted more than 120 participants from...

COP17 results need to become a reality

During COP17, which I attended as Chairman of Fairtrade Africa, I was told that a Green Climate Fund would help poorer nations green their economies and adapt to more chaotic weather. Farmers across Africa would be able to get access to new resources. I would like to urge policymakers to ensure the fund is up and running as soon as possible as realities on the ground are becoming increasingly dire. I might be...