Is debt strangling climate action in the global south?

Thursday 21 October at 7.30pm

Covid-19 and extreme weather events show that governments should be prioritising funding for healthcare and for tackling climate change. Instead, governments in the global south have to prioritise the servicing of crippling debts to some of the largest financial corporations. Daniel Willis debt and climate campaigner from Global Justice Now will talk about ways in which we can change the global financial system to support these countries tackle climate change.

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Thank you for attending our stall at Waterfest. It was a very successful event for meeting members of the public.

Alan Howard, the artist who created the mural, talked about its history and what it represents. He was joined by Miriam Rose who will examine how the transatlantic slave trade’s legacy continues with international finance and resource extraction in the global south.  The event was chaired by Dave Richards from RISC. The saga of the mural’s coming into being was fascinating.

 

Time to curb the power and influence of transnational corporations?

7.30pm Wednesday 27 January

Our speakers on Wednesday 27 January, Heidi Chow and Gemma Freedman, gave us hope that this is possible! Heidi talked about the UN Nations’ efforts to bring about a ‘Binding UN treaty on Transnational Corporations and Human Rights. You can read Dorothy Guerrero’s blog on the negotiation at https://www.globaljustice.org.uk/blog/2020/aug/28/glass-still-half-full-second-revised-draft-negotiation-text-un-treaty-transnational .

You can read the final statement of the Global Campaign on the 6th Session of the negotiations at: https://www.stopcorporateimpunity.org/despite-covid-19-limitations-civil-society-drives-momentum-for-the-historic-un-treaty-on-transnational-corporations-and-human-rights/

Gemma told us that the European Commission is also ready to consider a new law to hold businesses accountable for their impact on people and planet. It is holding a consultation NOW – BEFORE 8thFEBRUARY. We need as many people as possible to take part in the consultation. European trade unions have made it really quick and easy to participate in the consultation by clicking here. You can simply add your name without exploring further but if you prefer, you can find guidance on completing the consultation here.