November 2022 News
HEADLINES
Scottish Government increases pledge for loss and damage
The Scottish Government has pledged £5 million from its Climate Justice Fund to address loss and damage caused by the climate crisis. This takes the Government's pledge to £7 million.
A joint statement from the movement for a Wellbeing Economy in Scotland
Scotland's International Development Alliance joins WEAll Scotland and over 100 other organisations and individuals urgently calling on First Minister Nicola Sturgeon to redesign our economy with a focus on delivering for people and planet.
FCDO Update from Secretary of State
Foreign Secretary James Cleverly released a written statement on 22 November confirming 0.5 per cent ODA spending for next 2 financial years. He also confirmed that multilateral commitments will be met and that the current freeze on aid spending will be lifted but other details are stark.
Scottish Government announce funding to ensure women from Global South have say on climate negotiations
Minister for Environment Màiri McAllen announced this new funding from the Scottish Government at COP27 in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt.
An efficient, effective & ethical use of public money? International Development Committee to examine use of UK "aid" spending to support in-country refugees
We're collecting views from Alliance members to represent the sector in Scotland, so please send us your thoughts by 10th December.
FOCUS ON CLIMATE JUSTICE
The limits of loss and damage: A cautionary tale from Pakistan
The New Humanitarian explores how this year’s historic floods in Pakistan exposed just how much women and the poor have been systematically ignored.
Majority of Britons say UK should pay for climate action in poor countries
A significant majority of people in the UK think the country has a responsibility to pay for climate action in poorer and vulnerable countries, an opinion poll shows.
Outcomes of COP27
Hear from Mike Robinson, Chair of Stop Climate Chaos Scotland, who provides a summary of the outcomes of COP27, and suggests the next steps for Scotland.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Roundtable Discussion with Andrew Mitchell MP
We're pleased to host a roundtable discussion with Rt Hon Andrew Mitchell MP, UK Minister for Development & Africa, on 5th December in Glasgow. Please register interest by Fri 25th Nov.
Alliance AGM
For all Alliance members, the AGM will be held virtually on 1st Dec. We do need a quorum so encourage members to attend this short virtual meeting.
SMP Annual Gathering, AGM & a (very Malawian!) St Andrew’s Day celebration
The Scotland Malawi Partnership invites you to join an inspiring, interactive and impactful afternoon discussing the next chapter of the bilateral partnership.
HEAR FROM OUR MEMBERS
COP27: Did Africa get the commitments it needed?
Meshark Sikuku, Farm Systems and Sustainability Coordinator at Ripple Effect, writes of frustration at the lack of progress from COP27.
'My soul has no colour'
Hear from individual member MD Rezaur Rahman on his research exploring the integration experience of South Asians in Scotland.
Cultivating Regenerative Livelihoods
Gaia Education have launched a new online course exploring how to prioritise deeper meaning in your work and explore passions whilst making a living.
ALLIANCE UPDATES
A survey for people taking action in Scottish communities
If you are active in raising money or delivering help to those living through crises in other countries, please complete this short 15 minute survey to help us understand your experience, by 25th November.
Debt justice for Zambia and beyond
Catch up on the October Cross Party Group exploring debt justice, in particular in Zambia, which has recently received a $1.3billion loan from the International Monetary Fund.
Is Scotland a global climate leader?
Alliance Head of Policy Louise Davies provides a round-up of a session featuring Alliance CEO Frances Guy at the Climate Emergency Summit, held in Glasgow on 17-18th November.
OTHER NEWS & RESOURCES
Online Course: Developing Skills for Women Leadership in Climate Action
The Position of Indigenous Peoples on the COP27 Cover Decision
African nations can’t ‘adapt’ to the climate crisis. Here’s what rich countries must do
Read more >
Planet Health — climate crisis and the future of health care
FACING THE CRISIS
Each month, we highlight a photograph from Facing the Crisis, our virtual exhibition documenting the human impact of the climate crisis. This photograph, taken by Ric Rawlins, on behalf of Ripple Effect shows Ripple Effect farmer Mariam, who can capture precious run-off water due to her garden being on a slope, and intensively harvest vegetables to sell to her community in the dry season using a Mandala Garden design.
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