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Economic Justice
World trade rules are hurting the poor. Despite the enormous wealth of the global economy, more than half the world´s people still live on less than two dollars a day. International trade should be helping —- but it isn´t. Instead unjust trade rules are keeping the poor locked in poverty. People & Planet is currently campaigning to rewrite these rules and for students to Redress Fashion and go for Fairtrade status in schools and colleges.
Climate Change
Climate change is happening now. Climate change is the biggest environmental threat facing us today. Caused by the greenhouse gases released by burning oil, coal and gas, climate change is threatening the lives and livelihoods of millions people. We are currently campaigning to:
- Ditch Dirty Development
- Stop Climate Chaos
- Get UK universities, schools and colleges to Go Green.
Treat AIDS Now
Less than a quarter of people in need can access AIDS treatment The lack of access to life prolonging treatment for HIV/AIDS is one of the most profound injustices in the world today. Whilst there is near universal access in the richer countries of the global North, in developing countries less than 25% of adults and less than 10% of children have access to care and treatment. People & Planet’s Treat AIDS Now campaign aims to put an end to this injustice and see treatment for all by 2010.
Main News Stories
Green League 2008 shows unis are getting greener
People & Planet's Green League 2008 has been published. The Green League 2008 shows a remarkable improvement in environmental management and performance in the UK's Higher Education sector over the past year - with a 25% increase in the number of full-time environmental staff.
Ecuador: Pay us to keep the oil in the soil!
A revolutionary proposal on climate change? The New Internationalist investigates, and you can too with an amazing deal on subscriptions that benefits you and P&P.
Win a Cafedirect luxury hamper
Cafédirect are giving you the opportunity to win a luxury hamper filled with a range of their delicious products and a Bodum cafetiere.
EU votes down power station emissions cap with help of Labour and Tories
Despite an overwhelming response from P&Pers, MEPs last week voted against an amendment that would have meant the end of dirty new coal in Europe.
New UK strategy on HIV/AIDS
A great year of sustained pressure, and a big last minute campaigning push, has helped strengthen the UK's new plans for tackling HIV/AIDS in the developing world. But the UK has much more to do if it is keep its promise of providing universal access to HIV treatment, prevention, care and support by 2010.
Tell Primark not to cut and run
In response to an expose of workers' rights abuses in its supply chains, Primark has sacked three of its Indian suppliers. Take action to demand that the company takes responsibility for the impact of its own business practices.
Leeds Uni P&P Win Award for Ditch Dirty Development!
Ditch Dirty Development swept the board of Leeds University Union awards this year. First came the Best Referendum Campaign at the Dusties Democracy awards, then Leeds Uni P&P beat stiff competition to win Best Campaign at the Rileys, LUU's version of the Oscars!
Kuapa Kokoo kids come to UK
Joycelen Segbedzi and Stephen Amankwah are in the UK to talk about the benefits that their families have gained from Fairtrade. People & Planet caught up with Joycelen in Birmingham.
European Union to vote on power plant emissions: Play your part now!
Members of the European Parliament will next week debate and vote on minimum standards of emissions at power stations. This would have obvious consequences for the UK Government's plans to build a coal-fired power station at Kingsnorth, Kent...
Denying Fairtrade tobacco is to ignore the elephant in the room
Following last month's article on ethically-sourced cigarettes, here Andre Rieksts of Akwesasne Mohawk Trading LLC puts his side of the story