All articles tagged with #financial redress
Alan Bates, the real Mr Bates portrayed in an ITV drama, has addressed the Business and Trade Committee about the Post Office scandal, expressing frustration over the lack of financial redress and the prolonged nature of the issue. As the founder of the Justice for Sub Postmasters Alliance, he awaits his first offer and has garnered calls for recognition for his campaigning efforts.
Researchers have calculated that countries in the Global North owe $170 trillion in compensation or reparations by 2050 for their historical greenhouse gas emissions, which have disproportionately affected middle- and low-income countries. The amount is equivalent to about 7% of annual global GDP every year for the next 27 years. The study highlights the need for climate justice and financial redress to support decarbonization efforts in affected countries. The team has developed an interactive website to show their data and how they came to the conclusions.