Check out this quirky animation from Knife Party Productions which proposes a way forward after the disappointment of last year’s climate change conference in Copenhagen:

Oxfam Ireland is pleased to present Haiti Lives – a photography exhibition inspired by the unyielding spirit of the Haitian people. Launching in Powerscourt Townhouse on Wednesday 30^th of June to coincide with the 6 month anniversary since the disaster, the exhibition captures their daily lives in the aftermath of January 2010’s devastating earthquake.

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In a new documentary that airs on Irish television (RTE 1) tonight, Duncan Stewart explores the public perceptions surrounding climate change.  With contributions from climate scientists, journalists, academics and Oxfam global ambassador Mary Robinson, A Burning Question should prove quite interesting.

Watch the trailer here

For anyone who gets to see it, please let us all know tomorrow what you thought?

Here are some of the latest goings on from the world of climate change:

• Climate campaigners have been left disappointed by the inaction of world leaders at the G8/G20 meetings.
• 900 Hands Across the Sand events took place over the weekend in countries around the world.
• A New video from BBC reporter Tom Heap has been released that briefly examines climate change from the viewpoints of scientists who fundamentally disagree.
• New research suggests that migratory animals are particularly vulnerable to global climate change.

Tomorrow will see people gather on beaches around the world to join hands across the sand and call for action to address the risks of oil drilling and make the move towards a clean and sustainable future. Well over 600 events are already planned on beaches in countries such as India, Malaysia, Australia, Norway and Tanzania.

Here is some event footage from earlier this year:

Earlier this month, Oxfam in Tanzania celebrated World Environment Day.

The occasion was used to launch a new book, Unheard Voices, which shares the reality of climate change and the impact it has on the lives of the people of Tanzania.  Available in English and Kiswahili, the book launch was accompanied by signing, dancing, poetry and art displays.

Speaking on the day, Oxfam’s Marc Wegerif, told the crowd that:

climate change is the biggest threat to our environment and our way of life, especially for the poorest farmers and pastoralists who are directly dependant on natural resources for their livelihoods.

He went on to urge all those present to:

call for a fair, ambitious and binding global deal on climate change, for strong action from the Tanzanian government to protect the most vulnerable and for all of us to take responsibility for our own impact on climate change as well as joining the call for action from our leaders.

The Kilkenny shop team with Brian Cody and Jim Clarken

Big thanks to all the people of Kilkenny who came down to our shop for our fourth Donation Day last Friday – these events are really going from strength to strength!

Kilkenny hurling manager Brian Cody came down, along with the fantastic magician Nevin Cody, the Lord Mayor of Kilkenny and Oxfam Ireland’s Chief Executive Jim Clarken.  KCLR broadcast from outside the shop throughout the afternoon.

If you didn’t make it down on Friday, it’s not too late – the Kilkenny shop is still welcoming your donations.  Big thanks to all the volunteers who helped out on the day and made it such a special occasion

Need a dress for a special occasion?

Oxfam’s Botanic Ave shop in Belfast is having a formal and evening wear fashion event. Pick up perfect dresses for the summer season!

The sale will take place on Saturday June 26th 2010, from 9am – 5pm.

The Botanic Ave Shop is located at 88 Botanic Ave, Belfast BT7 1JR.

Oxfam's Lisburn shop recently launched a drive for increased stock with a Donation Day event. From left: Sean Haire; Cllr Jenny Palmer; Benjamin Harrison (front); Basil McRea MLA; Zach Kerr (front); Tony McMullan, Chairman of Oxfam Ireland; Illusionist Paul Ormonde, Lord Mayor of Lisburn, Cllr Allan Ewart; with illusionist's assistant Sara Stevenson.

Oxfam’s third Donation Day took place in Oxfam Lisburn last Saturday, June 12th.  Big thanks to all the people who came down on the day, including the Mayor of Lisburn and the fantastic illusionist Paul Ormonde, and all the great volunteers who helped out.

Don’t worry if you missed the Donation Day – you haven’t missed the chance to donate. Oxfam Lisburn is still welcoming your bags of unwanted clothes, books and homewares.

Here are some of the most recent happenings in the world of climate change:

• Canada has announced that it will only achieve 1/10th of the reduction in greenhouse gas emissions that it predicted last year.
• Nowegian Prime Minister, Jens Stoltenberg, will replace Gordon Brown on the high-level advisory group on climate change financing with immediate effect.
• The International Energy Agency (IEA) has estimated that the world spends more than $500 billion in energy subsidies per year.