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Fairtrade Fortnight 2022
21st February until 6th March
During the two weeks of Fairtrade Fortnight 2022, individuals, groups and companies come together to celebrate the people in developing countries who grow our food, but who are often underpaid and exploited. This year’s theme is climate justice. Since Fairtrade Fortnight 2021, the G7 and COP26 have taken place. These conversations are a good start, but there are still frustrations that the wealthiest nations are failing to recognise the urgent need to invest in farmer expertise, by delaying their promised $100bn annual funding to the most climate vulnerable countries until 2023. It’s not good enough. “Climate justice was never going to be won or lost at one conference in Glasgow. But where the COP26 agreement fell short, we need to increase the pressure for urgent action.”
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Keep your eyes peeled for our exclusive Fairtrade Fortnight competition!
More details to follow.
Fairtrade Fortnight 2022 returns from 21st February until 6th March, and will be online again, in the form of a Fairtrade Festival, as the UK continues to slowly open back up to physical events.
However, if you want to and feel comfortable running a public event in person, we encourage you to do so! Whether it’s a fair trade stall, coffee morning, bake off or quiz night – any event helps spread the fair trade message and would be more than welcome. If you would like a speaker from the Fairtrade Foundation to join your event, please tell them a little bit more about what you have planned and they can arrange that for you, here.
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“The COVID-19 pandemic has shown us more than ever how interconnected we are globally. This interconnection is at the very heart of the Fairtrade message and is where your role begins. You are part of the Fairtrade movement, and you have the power to drive long-term change, not only with your shopping choices but with your support in spreading the message.”
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