The amount of money needed for UN humanitarian appeals involving extreme weather events like floods or drought is now eight times higher than 20 years ago. According to a new Oxfam report, Footing the Bill For every
$2 needed for UN weather-related appeals, donor countries are only providing $1. The United Nations force in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has condemned attacks against it by M23 rebels and urged them to "immediately cease hostilities". In a statement on Twitter, the UN acknowledged "the courage and determination" of its forces who responded.
Guest: Russell Armstrong, Senior Climate Policy Advisor for Oxfam America.
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