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Conversations began emerging across policy and development circles about the growing tensions in the Gulf and what they might mean for global oil, fertiliser and food systems.

This time last year the US Government slashed its overseas aid budget, freezing large parts of USAID funding. The UK has also scaled back. Other European countries are doing the same.

Indigenous people are using local languages, stronger community leadership and information passed down from generations to improve how they prepare for disasters.

On 22nd January 2025, Practical Action’s CEO Sarah Roberts joined thought leaders at the Business Fight Poverty Together for 2025 written forum, contributing to the dialogue on how businesses can tackle pressing global challenges. The event, held from 3:00 to 4:15 pm GMT, highlighted the pivotal role of businesses in advancing regenerative and climate-resilient agriculture.

Practical Action’s West African energy lead, Kadija Simboro, calls upon leaders and experts around the world to create more targeted opportunities to combat climate change.

Practical Action delivers in Sudan despite conflict. Practical Action has been working continuously in Sudan for more than four decades. Much of our work has been with rural communities in the states of Darfur, Blue Nile and Kassala.

The Amazon Summit brought together representatives from 8 countries to promote joint actions to take in the face of climate change. It included the protection of human rights and forests, as well as the development of local economies. Here, we review its importance and the potential for regional collaboration.

Practical Action CEO Sarah Roberts urges UK Government to retain its climate finance commitment