Robin Hood hits Europe23 September 2011
A new video marks the next crucial stage of the Robin Hood Tax campaign as we move towards November's G20 meeting in France.
Millions of the world's poorest people are already facing the devastating impacts of climate change.
But rich developed countries have agreed to provide only a fraction of the money that's actually needed to tackle climate change.
And as our briefing points out they've only delivered a third of what they promised.
Of the money committed, developed countries are also doing their best to recycle existing overseas aid instead of providing additional financial support.
Tax the banks
A Robin Hood Tax is one of the many innovative sources that can raise these additional funds.
By having a tiny levy on international financial transactions the Robin Hood Tax would generate hundreds of billions of additional pounds globally.
This could raise funds to tackle climate change and poverty and to support public services at home and abroad.
Great opportunity
The tax could help kick-start the shift to a low-carbon world - including access to renewable energy for all.
Friends of the Earth is one of the many members of the Robin Hood Tax coalition.
And now there's widespread support among economists, the European Parliament and even the International Monetary Fund.
Be Robin Hood
This is an important moment for Robin Hood - we need visible actions in the next few weeks to support Robin Hood campaigners.
Watch the new video now - and support the campaign by contributing with your own.
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