Transform defence for sustainable human safety
The paradigm shift for defence, security, foreign and development policies in a climate changed world.
December 23rd 2023 A Christmas message from the Church of Bethlehem, delivered by Dr. Munther Isaac, a Palestinian Christian theologian and Evangelical Lutheran Pastor. In the shadow of the Empire, they turned the colonizer into the victim, and the colonized into the aggressor. Have we forgotten that the state was built on the ruins of … Continue reading CHRIST IN THE RUBBLE – A Liturgy of Lament from Bethlehem
On 7 October, the Hamas militia attacked Israel. Since then, the Israeli military has bombarded Gaza in an effort to “obliterate” Hamas’ military infrastructure. Dr Philip Webber and Dr Stuart Parkinson, of Scientists for Global Responsibility, assess the scale of the Israeli military assault in comparison with other wars, and consider the possibilities for peace. … Continue reading Gaza: one of the most intense bombardments in history?
TPNS took its message to civil society, country delegates, UN departments and media. We built on our presence at COP27 as part of an ever growing civil society movement calling for this issue to be centre-stage. We look forward to building on both existing and new connections in our work to get military emissions and spending on the UNFCCC and climate finance agendas respectively.
It is with great sadness we learned of the death of Professor Saleemul Huq (October 28th). It is hard to comprehend his loss for all those at the frontline of the Loss and Damage movement at this time, especially as we move towards the critical COP. He was central to so very much of the … Continue reading In memory of Professor Saleemul Huq
Dear Friends, Since Tipping Point North South began, with its Film Fund, we have been committed to doing all we can in support of, and in solidarity with, those in the Palestinian struggle to free their homeland from Israel’s 75 years long occupation. As Gaza endures extreme bombardment from Israel, the 15th largest military spender … Continue reading Gaza: sharing reactions from our friends and colleagues
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