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23 September 2011

September 2011

Better World Economics - Issue 18 - autumn 2011 [PDF: 841kb - new window]

August 2010

Better World Economics - Issue 17 - Summer 2010 [PDF: 187kb - new window]

March 2010

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From trade justice to climate justice?
14 May 2010

Caroline Dommen reflects on the WTO’s 2009 Ministerial Conference and explains why economic justice work at the Quaker United Nations Office (QUNO) in Geneva is changing.

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Better World Economics, Quaker United Nations Office

Vote global!
14 May 2010

There is little over three months before the UK must face a general election. Whilst domestic considerations are likely to be at the fore, it is vital that development and climate issues remain high on the political agenda. Suzanne Ismail explains why – and how you can help to achieve this. 

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Investing in climate change?
11 May 2010
At their 2010 Annual General Meetings (AGMs) in April and May, oil companies BP and Shell will face special resolutions at which shareholders will challenge their controversial Alberta tar sands projects. Suzanne Ismail explains why Britain Yearly Meeting will be supporting the BP resolution and how you can get involved.
 
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Better World Economics, Climate change

Equality, prosperity and growth – where do we stand?
11 May 2010

Alison Prout reports on ‘a conversation between Kate Pickett and Tim Jackson’ held at Friends House on 4th March 2010.

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Friends in Action - Much ado about dates
11 May 2010

Last year, Greg Wilkinson was arrested for shoplifting following his ‘citizens’ seizures’ of dates imported from Israeli settlements. Here he explains why he got involved and how he continues to campaign against settlement goods. Although not a Quaker, Greg previously served on the UK Quaker group that served as pilot for the current Ecumenical Accompaniment Programme in Palestine & Israel.

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