Next week, world leaders will meet in Egypt for the COP27 climate conference. We all know how much is at stake.
But for many lower income countries, dealing with the worst effects of the climate crisis will only be possible if debts are cancelled.
Caused by the climate emergency, Pakistan's devastating floods have displaced 33 million people since June. However, this year alone, US$18 billion in debt payments will be claimed from the people of Pakistan by foreign lenders. They need debt cancellation, and they need it now.
Pakistan isn’t alone, around the world 54 countries are in debt crisis. That’s why we’ll be marching on the 12th November, and why we need to see action.
Sign up for our free online webinar to find out more about the links between debt, reparations and the climate crisis and hear about how you can get involved in the campaign.
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