2021 is going to be a vital year for climate action, partly because serious worldwide action is now urgent and because Britain is hosting crucial climate talks in Glasgow in November. This conference will shine a light on the government’s actions both at home and abroad. It’s an opportunity... More
FAIRTRADE FORTNIGHT 22 February to 7 March 2021 For two weeks each year at the end of February and start of March, thousands of individuals, companies and groups across the UK come together to share the stories of the people who grow our food and drinks and who grow the cotton in our clothes,... More
Does Fairtrade still matter? Local activists believe it’s more important than ever. Buying goods with the Fairtrade mark means that the producers get more than the current world market price plus a premium to spend in their own community on schools, wells or clinics – whatever they... More
The government is working on very dangerous trade talks with the US. Civil society groups in both countries believe that new deals could privilege corporate profits at the expense of the environment, consumer safety, public health and worker rights. An extra worrying feature is that we’re told... More
The theme for One World Week this year (18-25 October) is about making our world better. The coronavirus crisis has seen huge changes in most of our lives: sadly, tragedy for some and hardship for many, but revelations for us all. These are the events we have organised for the Portsmouth... More