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The OneWorld Newsroom collects the latest human rights and development stories from grassroots groups, major NGOs and international media sources. Each day, our dedicated editorial team highlights the pick of the action, getting to the heart of what living on our planet means for the majority of the world's people.

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UK government foot-dragging on green economy condemned

A call by the Environmental Audit Committee for the British Government to show leadership on the green economy, rather than viewing environmental measures as a barrier to growth, is made today by an international environmental group.
from WWF on May 20, 2012.

Mysterious saola may be ‘sliding towards extinction’

Two decades after the sensational discovery of the saola, the first large mammal new to science in more than 50 years, the species is sliding towards extinction because of intensive hunting pressure and poor reserve management.
by Daniel on May 20, 2012.

Shell’s Nigeria payments 'kill its case for weak transparency laws'

The details of payments agreed by Shell to the Nigerian Government for a controversial oil deal expose the urgent need for the very transparency measures which Shell is currently opposing, says a natural resource NGO.
from Global Witness on May 20, 2012.

Debt threat returns in developing world

Debt burdens in impoverished countries have increased significantly since the debt cancellation of the 2000s, following fallout from the financial crisis as well as private sector expansion in the developing world, warns a report.
from Jubilee Debt Campaign on May 20, 2012.

Keep your promises on food, G8 urged

Today’s announcement of the 'New Alliance to Increase Food and Nutrition Security' focuses too heavily on the role of the private sector, says Oxfam, which called instead for G8 leaders to keep the promises they have already made to help developing countries invest in sustainable solutions to hunger and poverty.
from Oxfam on May 18, 2012.

Obama pledge welcomed - 'but G8 nations need to deliver'

US President Barack Obama's announcement that the Group of Eight nations will commit to a new food security alliance during talks in Camp David this weekend is welcomed by a US NGO coalition, which urges the G8 to follow through on previous promises.
from InterAction on May 18, 2012.

Warning over future of World Health Organization

The role of the World Health Organization is at risk because it has suffered from a severe financial crisis and related heavy staff losses, an International agency warns ahead of the World Health Assembly in Geneva next week.
from Oxfam on May 18, 2012.

Vietnam backs legalisation of tiger parts in traditional medicines

Vietnam has proposed a move that activists allege would boost tiger poaching across the world.
from Down to Earth on May 18, 2012.
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