Graham Gordon
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Head of Global Policy and Advocacy, Christian Aid
Joined February 2012
The tragedy is that this is not news, as debt repayments spiral - but @FCDOGovUK and other wealthy governments dragging their feet on debt cancellation that is needed #FFD4
telegraph.co.uk
Poor and middle income countries are being forced to cut back on hospitals, schools and development so they can pay off creditors
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Inspiring to see the Latin America and Caribbean church leaders call to climate action launches last week in Brasilia @Oikoumene @AnglicanWorld @iamCARITAS @christian_aid @ACTAlliance via @LinkedIn.
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Last week I attended a meeting of Latin American and Caribbean church Leaders in Brasilia. The aim of the 2-day event was to build closer collaboration between the different church groups across...
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I vowed never to run a marathon. It's not good for you. I'm now most of the way through my training and it's looking like I might actually do it. How did that happen?
2025tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com
Graham Gordon has launched a fundraising campaign, show your support with a donation!
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As we analyse the outcomes of #COP29, and ponder why it didn’t achieve what was needed, we cannot just jump straight back into action. We need time to lament and grieve and rage against the injustice of delayed action.
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#COP29 will likely drag on into Sunday. The money offered by wealthy countries is completely inadequate and insulting - there are 36 hours for a reality check and to step up the political ambition.
theguardian.com
Text ‘decides’ on $250bn for developing countries by 2035 – but faces criticism from African Group of Negotiators
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@romilly_bond presenting highlights of the year @bondngo AGM. Continued pushing for #decolonised and #localised aid. Challenge to push for more structural reform of global financial architecture @christian_aid
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It’s action day at #COP29. No chanting allowed but message was loud and clear. End the love-in with fossil fuels and stump up the cash needed for climate action. @christian_aid @ACTAlliance
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“Packing fossil fuel companies into #COP29 is like inviting a drug dealer to rehab” - Fossil fuel. @christian_aid @politico.
mediacentre.christianaid.org.uk
Responding to the news that 1773 fossil fuel lobbyists are attending COP29, Graham Gordon, Christian Aid’s Head of Global Advocacy, said: “Having fossil fuel lobbyists at a climate summit is like...
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RT @christian_aid: 📢We joined @ACTAlliance and @Oikoumene to demand a new deal on climate finance at #COP29. Wealthy countries need to pay….
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Great to meet Bishop Julio today - a powerful advocate for climate justice @Oikoumene.
Rt. Rev. Bishop Julio Murray Bishop of Panama rejects Azerbaijanis presidents defence of drilling for oil & gas as a gift of god. We’ve spent time today strategising towards COP30 in Brazil & exchanging ideas on how we can work towards #ClimateJustice with the Bishop. #COP29
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Nushrat Chowdhury of @christian_aid speaking at @faithpavilion at #COP29 - loss and damage funds needs to reach local communities and be managed by those whose lives have been affected @ACTAlliance
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RT @christian_aid: #COP29 host nation #Azerbaijan will suffer more economic harm from #ClimateChange than any other country in Eastern Euro….
christianaid.org.uk
A new report shows Azerbaijan, COP29 host, faces Eastern Europe’s highest economic risk from climate change.
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Day 1 at #COP29 - we need new public $ for climate action, clearer action to end the global dependency on fossil fuels - where will the bold leadership come from? @BBCNews @christian_aid
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Why do we go through the COP circus every year? Is it really worth it? My thoughts below #cop29 @christian_aid @ACTAlliance @CANIntl
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My thoughts on why we come to Climate Change COPs. Interested to know what others think, whether you've been to many, this is your first one or you've never been to one - and have no intention of...
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I'm moving on after 11 great years at @CAFOD - read my reflections here.
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I came into CAFOD on a maternity cover and am leaving 11 years later. I have been inspired both personally and professionally by the people I have met and work that I have seen and am grateful for...
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RT @bondngo: “Can’t separate faith and community… Faith actors are rooted in communities and they are often trusted to help rebuild social….
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One week left to apply for an exciting climate justice senior policy role at CAFOD - working on UK and international policy, with local partner organisaitons, civil society, the church, governments and international institutions.
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