For those of us watching from afar, here's another update on the UN Binding treaty negotiations, taking place in Geneva this week ..business-humanrights.org/en/latest-news…

We are delighted to hear that Pope Francis will attend COP28 UAE. In a letter named Laudate Deum, Pope Francis called for leaders at the COP28 talks to prevent the climate crisis from causing even greater tragedies for communities that have contributed least to causing it.

'There are thousands of people still alive today, who don't have to die tomorrow.' 300,000 people have signed a joint petition for a ceasefire in #Gaza alongside CAFOD Oxfam Christian Aid and Action Against Hunger UK In today's The Times and The Sunday Times

Food production starts with seeds but access for small farmers is often restricted. Thanks to Bishop Tom Neylon for adding his name to Salina's letter and writing about our #FixTheFoodSystem campaign in The Tablet. thetablet.co.uk/blogs/1/2590/w…

How many killed is too many? We joined Christian Aid and others last night in calling on the UK Government to push for an immediate ceasefire in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory in order to protect civilians. #CeasefireNOW bit.ly/3ssWndg

We are devastated to share the tragic news that several staff members at one of our local partners operating within Gaza have been killed #CeasefireNOW CAFOD Statement: cafod.org.uk/news/media/pre…

Our Country Programmes Representative for the Middle East Lizzie Funnell on Channel 5 News explaining the need for a ceasefire in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory.

Follow CAFOD to hear directly from our team at #COP28 who will be sharing their reactions to all the big developments happening at the climate summit which has just kicked off in Dubai

1/2. “When you take $200 billion from oil and gas, $70bn from international shipping, another $40-50bn from international air travellers and a financial transaction tax, we have a dedicated source of funds, not just for #LossAndDamage but to build resilience.” Mia Amor Mottley 🇧🇧.

Inspired by Pope Francis’ love for the natural world and interventions at #COP28, we are running a poll to find out your favourite hymn celebrating the joy of creation. 🎶 Listen to the hymns again⤵️ open.spotify.com/playlist/28zmm…

We applaud the work of members of our Brazilian partner Conselho Indígena de Roraima who are leading spaces of participation for Indigenous people getting their voices heard at this crucial time for the planet. #COP28

After #COP28 ended with nearly 200 governments agreeing on a "transition away from fossil fuels", our Director of Advocacy Neil Thorns spoke to LBC News about what that means and what's still to be done.

Good news that a deal has finally been reached on the EU's Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive. But, we share the disappointment of CIDSE and other partners that important provisions were lost in the final negotiations. Read more in their statement ⤵️

We’ve got a special message from Dermot O'Leary. 💚 Thanks to everyone who is supporting us this Lent. Your donations and efforts in the #BigLentWalk help communities help themselves. cafod.org.uk/lent

The use of mercury in illegal mining is seriously impacting the environment and communities who have lived in the Amazonian system for centuries and are now threatened by mercury contamination. We urge the full implementation of the UN #MinamataConvention. #MakeMercuryHistory

Such sad news for our colleagues at CatholicRelief Our thoughts are with you CAFOD

The new global #debt crisis: CAFOD’s economic policy lead Maria Finnerty writes in today’s The Guardian about the need to end the cycle of debt and dependency that stifles development and worsens living conditions in so many countries

PRESS RELEASE: new YouGov/ CAFOD poll reveals 95% of Brits don’t identify the “world’s largest” humanitarian crisis In #Sudan >25 million people (half the country’s population) need urgent emergency assistance 8 million people could face famine by June cafod.org.uk/news/media/pre…

An update from our local partners on the ground in #Gaza CAFOD has spokespeople available cafod.org.uk/news/media/pre…