Organisation: The Elders

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

<p>Former President of Ireland Mary Robinson told the Seanad that the Government should be open to borrowing some of the money of 'our children' to invest in combatting climate change. Picture: Maxwells</p>

politics

'Nature may turn against us' without radical change, Robinson warns Seanad

Ms Robinson also noted a need to change the narrative around climate change to a more positive one and to silence naysayers

<p>Mary Robinson asked world leaders to make 'decisions that go beyond short-term politics and deliver solutions for people struggling now, as well as future generations'. File photo: Gareth Chaney/ Collins Photos</p>

news

Mary Robinson joins world leaders in demanding 'long-view leadership' on climate change

news

Robinson: It's like a family loss

world

Brahimi: Syrian conflict can end

general

First Thoughts

world

Zimbabwe 'close to collapse'

Elders refused entry to Zimbabwe

Former US President Jimmy Carter said he and others have been refused entry to Zimbabwe for a humanitarian mission.

Sat, 22 Nov, 2008

Elder statesmen to continue with Zimbabwe visit

Former US President Jimmy Carter and others are pressing ahead with a humanitarian mission to Zimbabwe, though the state newspaper in the troubled southern African country has signalled they are unwelcome.

Fri, 21 Nov, 2008

Ex-president Carter faces down Darfur guards

Former US President Jimmy Carter was involved in a public row with officials who tried to stop him meeting Darfur refugees today.

Wed, 03 Oct, 2007

Mandela's elders in Darfur peace mission

A group launched by former South African president Nelson Mandela to foster peace and resolve global conflicts will undertake its first mission to Sudan to highlight the crisis in Darfur, the organisation said today.

Mon, 17 Sep, 2007

Leaders celebrate Mandela's 89th birthday

Nelson Mandela has celebrated his 89th birthday today with a star-studded football match and the launch of a humanitarian campaign, joined by former US President Jimmy Carter, former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan and other elders of the global village.

Wed, 18 Jul, 2007