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Degrees of separation: Poverty and climate change
29 August 2008
Climate change is one of the biggest challenges facing the world today. It is a challenge that affects every person on the planet, but worst affected of all will be people living in the world's poorest countries.
A new booklet from DFID shows just how close the links are between climate change and poverty. "Degrees of separation" explains how DFID and others are working to ensure that development becomes a big part of the solution to these major global problems. It also highlights the role that individuals can play in making a difference.
Written in easy-to-understand language and packed with photos and illustrations, the booklet looks at poverty and climate change through the perspectives of three people: John from Kenya, Yasmin from Bangladesh and Sarah from the UK.
Although they live many thousands of miles apart, their stories show how, in fact, very little separates them. All three also describe how, with a bit of ingenuity, the challenges of climate change can be turned into real opportunities.
Download an electronic PDF copy of
Degrees of separation
(1848kb).
Or to get hold of a hardcopy, contact the DFID Public Enquiry Point by e-mail (enquiry@dfid.gov.uk) or call 0845 300 4100.
What do you think? If you have any comments or feedback on this booklet, please send a short email to climatechange@dfid.gov.uk.
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