Danny Sriskandarajah

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OPINION: THE WORLD MUST NOT RETREAT INTO SELF-DEFEATING VACCINE NATIONALISM

6 December 2021 | Danny Sriskandarajah | Tags: climate, coronavirus, Inequality, refugees, vaccines

Andy Aitchison / The People’s Vaccine Alliance

This week a year ago, I felt excitement and hope as the first Covid-19 vaccine was administered. Yet that euphoria has faded to bitter disappointment after a year in which self-interest by the rich world has repeatedly trumped global justice, whether on the uneven distribution of Covid19 vaccines, our response to refugee flows, or insufficient … Continue reading “OPINION: THE WORLD MUST NOT RETREAT INTO SELF-DEFEATING VACCINE NATIONALISM”

DEBATE: SUSTAINABILITY AT GREENTECH CONFERENCE

16 November 2021 | Danny Sriskandarajah | Tags: climate, Inequality, poverty

John Phillips/Getty Images for Greentech Show GMBH

I was invited to join a panel discussion at the Greentech Conference, held during the fortnight of COP26, discussing the challenges and opportunities around sustainability. There’s huge potential for technology to drive improvements in how we live, and to help build a fairer and more sustainable global economy. But there’s a also a real risk … Continue reading “DEBATE: SUSTAINABILITY AT GREENTECH CONFERENCE”

Interview: what is climate justice?

10 November 2021 | Danny Sriskandarajah | Tags: climate, Inequality

Andy Aitchison/Oxfam

I spoke to Quartz about the three pillars of climate justice and why it’s so central to successful climate action. First, for high polluting countries who have done most to cause this crisis to make their fair share of emissions cuts. Secondly, to support communities on the frontline to cope and adapt to the changing … Continue reading “Interview: what is climate justice?”

Guardian: open letter calling for climate justice at COP26

4 November 2021 | Danny Sriskandarajah | Tags: climate, politics

Andy Aitchison/Oxfam

If we fail to prevent runaway climate change, the increasing number and severity of cyclones, droughts, floods and heatwaves could overwhelm the global humanitarian system’s ability to protect people hit by disaster. Fellow leaders of Disaster Emergency Committee charities and I wrote an open letter urging governments meeting at Cop26 to reduce global emissions, meet … Continue reading “Guardian: open letter calling for climate justice at COP26”

ITV: we need action not hot air at cop26

1 November 2021 | Danny Sriskandarajah | Tags: climate, politics

Andy Aitchison/Oxfam

I was in Glasgow for COP26 with Oxfam colleagues pushing for action to protect the world’s poorest communities already hit by the devastating impacts of climate change. At our opening stunt, featuring world leaders dressed as a Scottish pipe band, I spoke to ITV News about how at this critical moment the last thing we … Continue reading “ITV: we need action not hot air at cop26”

PODCAST: CAFÉ DIRECT – BUILDING BETTER BUSINESS

28 October 2021 | Danny Sriskandarajah | Tags: business, climate, Inequality, poverty

Simon Burch/Oxfam

It was a pleasure to be invited to join Cafe Direct CEO John Steel for his new podcast series: Building Better Business. We talked about Oxfam’s role in founding Cafe Direct and our early involvement in the Fair Trade movement, as well as the power of social enterprises and responsible business to lift people out … Continue reading “PODCAST: CAFÉ DIRECT – BUILDING BETTER BUSINESS”

Podcast: This old thing – sustainable fashion

27 October 2021 | Danny Sriskandarajah | Tags: climate, fashion, secondhand

I was delighted to be asked to join Queen of Thrift Bay Garnett to discuss my second hand shopping tips and favourite charity shop finds, and movie I love the styling of (Wes Anderson got my vote). We also spoke about the rise in popularity of buying second hand clothes, the impacts of climate change … Continue reading “Podcast: This old thing – sustainable fashion”

Speaking out against cuts to universal credit

6 October 2021 | Danny Sriskandarajah | Tags: care, Inequality, politics, poverty

Together with allies, I criticised the Government’s decision to remove the £20 a week uplift in Universal Credit, despite warnings from across the political spectrum that it will cause immense hardship to families who are already barely keeping their heads above water. Many people who rely on Universal Credit are carers, both unpaid and paid, … Continue reading “Speaking out against cuts to universal credit”

Debate: what’s at stake at COP26 for people in poverty?

29 September 2021 | Danny Sriskandarajah | Tags: care, Inequality, politics, poverty

Oxfam convened a panel of brilliant experts to discuss what to expect from COP26, how business and political leaders are stepping up, and what action and financial support is needed to ensure that vulnerable communities can survive and thrive in a changing climate. Leading climate scientist Professor Saleemul Huq described what rich nations could learn … Continue reading “Debate: what’s at stake at COP26 for people in poverty?”

Debate: humanitarian reform, a people driven system

23 September 2021 | Danny Sriskandarajah | Tags: aid, humanitarian, Inequality, poverty

It was a pleasure to join donors and UN agencies for this important discussion about reforming the humanitarian system in order to put affected communities front and centre. The panel discussed recommendations put forward by The Centre for Global Development, from shifting funding models to governance structures. I described some of the changes underway at … Continue reading “Debate: humanitarian reform, a people driven system”