British charity Oxfam has emphasized the importance of achieving quick results at the upcoming UN climate talks in Cancún, Mexico. Oxfam highlighted the increase in weather-related disasters, record temperatures, flooding, and rising sea levels in 2010 as evidence that negotiators need to reach a resolution. According to Oxfam's report, around 21,000 people died as a result of weather-related disasters in the first nine months of 2010, more than double the number of casualties in 2009. The report's author, Tim Gore, stated that the human impacts of climate change in 2010 demonstrate the urgent need for progress in Cancún. The text also mentioned that Oxfam is advocating for a fair Climate Fund to ensure that the most vulnerable parties receive funding. The organization is emphasizing the importance of women in helping communities adapt to climate change and has recommended prioritizing them in fund allocation. It has suggested that countries explore new ways to raise funds, such as taxing unregulated international aviation and shipping emissions, and implementing a tax on financial transactions at banks. Oxfam believes that quicker action will reduce the cost of addressing climate change, noting that every dollar spent on adaptation could prevent $60 worth of destruction. Gore has stated that the outcome of the Cancun conference will not fully address the global response needed for climate change. It has the potential to produce results that will positively impact impoverished individuals. A crucial accomplishment would be the establishment of a equitable climate fund, as this would also aid in restoring confidence and getting the negotiations back on course.