6 July 2005
Learn civil society perspectives on climate change and the G8 debt cancellation proposal, and find out how to act.
Civil society groups highlight limitations of G8 debt relief proposal
The G8 multilateral (IFI) debt cancellation proposal represents a positive step forward, particularly in that it foresees cancellation of World Bank, IMF, and African Development Bank debt. However, several civil society groups raise concerns about the harmful impact of continued conditionality for indebted countries. The proposal does not ensure that the people of the Global South will regain control over economic decisions that affect their lives. Groups also critique the selection of countries slated for debt cancellation and the range of debts covered.
Read analysis from several organizations on the home page update on www.ifiwatchnet.org
Campaigners call for strong stand on climate change
With growing evidence of human-induced climate change, the dangers of its impacts are increasingly alarming. G8 countries are responsible for 65 per cent of historical global emissions. Civil society groups are calling on these countries to make significant cuts in their current greenhouse gas emissions.
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