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Almost 250 million people around the world are affected by climate-related disasters in a typical year. New research for this report projects that, by 2015, this number could grow by 50 per cent to an average of more than 375 million people - as climate change and environmental mismanagement create a proliferation of droughts, floods, and other disasters. The predicted scale of humanitarian need by 2015 could completely overwhelm current capacity to respond to emergencies - unless the world acknowledges and responds to the growing threat.
Even in daunting economic times, the world can afford to meet future humanitarian needs and fulfil the right to survive of vulnerable people. The skills and resources exist to mitigate the threats from climate-related catastrophic events. Some countries - rich and poor - have already demonstrated the political will to do just that.
This report shows that the humanitarian challenge of the twenty-first century demands a step-change in the quantity and nature of humanitarian response. Whether or not there is sufficient will to do this will be one of the defining features of our age - and will dictate whether millions live or die.
For more information and support materials for the report visit www.oxfam.org.uk/right-to-survive.
REVIEWS
"For many years, the American Red Cross has been preparing communities
around the world for disasters. Oxfam's report, 'The Right to Survive:
The Humanitarian Challenge for the 21st Century', enables the American
Red Cross to better state the case for disaster preparedness to
beneficiaries and donors by helping demonstrate that climate change is
leading to natural disasters having a greater impact upon the
communities we serve." David Meltzer, Senior Vice President, International Services, American Red Cross
CONTENTS
Summary
1. Introduction
2. New threats and old
3. Responsible governments and active citizens
4. Quality, impartiality, and accountability in international humanitarian aid
5. Long-term solutions to long-term problems
6. Resourcing humanitarian action in the twenty-first century
7. Building a safer future
8. Conclusion
Notes
Index
OTHER LANGUAGES
French
Spanish
ALSO AVAILABLE
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The Right to Survive Summary: The humanitarian challenge in the twenty-first century
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