Climate change and modern slavery: the nexus that cannot be ignored 8 June 2022 Blog 8 June 2022 As IIED launches new research demonstrating that climate change not only increases vulnerability but is leading to modern slavery, our CEO Jasmine O’Connor, reflects on the evidence so far and what needs to happen now. Anti-Slavery International’s…
We urgently need a UK Business, Human Rights and Environment Act 25 January 2022 Blog At Anti-Slavery International, we’re calling on the UK government to introduce a Business, Human Rights and Environment Act. We believe that consumers should have assurances that the products they’re buying have not been made with forced labour. We believe that the government…
2021 in action: how you helped us to fight slavery worldwide 25 January 2022 Blog It’s a new year and here at Anti-Slavery International, we’ve been reflecting on all the great achievements over the last year. In 2021, thanks to your generous support, we supported a staggering 17,880 people across 21 projects in 10 countries,…
Climate change: highlighting the links between climate change, environmental damage and contemporary slavery 16 December 2021 Blog Dr Chris O’Connell highlights the increasing link between climate change and modern slavery, including the work of a recent conference on this critical issue. Contemporary slavery, environmental destruction and climate change are intrinsically connected and mutually reinforcing. This was the…
COP26: least developed countries left in the lurch 18 November 2021 Blog Fran Witt, Climate Change and Modern Slavery Adviser at Anti-Slavery International, reflects on attending COP26 and its outcomes. This year climate vulnerable countries, and civil society, came together as never before to elevate the issue of loss and damage finance…
At COP26, governments must recognise the links between climate-induced migration and modern slavery 26 October 2021 Blog As we welcome COP26 here in London, Adéla Mackie, Fellow at Anti-Slavery International, explains how we need governments to recognise the critical link between climate change and modern slavery. It’s a shocking reality but it’s undeniable: climate change is increasing…
COP26 must address climate change and modern slavery: an open letter to Rt Hon Alok… 26 October 2021 Blog As the world welcomes the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) in the UK, we’re pleased to publish a joint letter to the Rt Hon Alok Sharma MP, President of COP26, and Patricia Espinosa, Executive Secretary, United Nations Framework Convention…
The global climate crisis: how climate-induced migration is trapping vulnerable people into modern slavery 20 September 2021 Blog Adéla Mackie, fellow at Anti-Slavery International, explores the link between climate-induced migration and modern slavery as we launch our new report with IIED on this critical issue. Climate change is having a catastrophic effect on the planet – and, in…
Indigenous peoples and climate change: multiple crises drive modern slavery 9 August 2021 Blog On the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, Dr Chris O’Connell writes that supporting indigenous peoples, protecting their rights, and amplifying their voices are more important than ever. The dangers posed by the climate crisis are clear to see…
COP26 UN climate change Summit – a big opportunity 2 July 2021 Blog In November the UK will host the COP26 UN climate change summit. Anti-Slavery International’s climate change and modern slavery advisor Fran Witt asks what world leaders could do to tackle the related issues of climate change and modern slavery. You…