Focus on climate change

Niccollette and Shrirvanie film the aftermath of the Guyanan floods, with support from CAFOD partner Guyana Human Rights Association [CAFOD]
Aftermath of the Guyanan floods. [CAFOD]

Climate change is an issue of justice - it hits the world's poorest communities first and hardest. CAFOD is calling on the rich world to take greater responsibility for tackling climate change. Now is a crucial time to take action on climate change .

See how flooding is already affecting countries such as Guyana and Bolivia.


Hope for Mahaica: Film clips

Introduction film made by ROC (Rights of Children) for CAFOD about the flooding on the East Coast of Guyana
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See how the Guyana floods are affecting Pavrina and her family living along the Mahaica river
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Guyana floods: What next for families living along the Mahaica river?
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Action against climate change
Niccollette and Shrirvanie film the aftermath of the Guyanan floods, with support from CAFOD partner Guyana Human Rights Association [CAFOD]

Guyana is flooding

A dramatic new documentary by two local teenagers estimates that around 90 per cent of the population of Guyana could face floods in the future if current weather patterns continue

Gabriel Murwa and his wife with their last remaining cow from a herd of 100. The others have all died. [Richard Wainwright]

Last chance action on the Climate Bill

MPs are voting on the Climate Change Bill in October - we still need them to push for the UK to cut its emissions by at least 80%
Please email your MP now

Floods in Bolivia

CAFOD blog: Bolivia floods

As the climate changes there could be an increased risk of extreme weather conditions such as flooding. CAFOD works with partners around the world to respond to emergencies.

Published on 28/03/2008, last updated on 09/04/2008
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