British charity Oxfam has emphasized the need for quick action at the upcoming UN climate talks in Cancún, México. Oxfam highlighted the increase in weather-related disasters, record temperatures, flooding, and rising sea levels in 2010 as reasons for negotiators to come to a resolution. According to Oxfam's report, around 21,000 people died from weather-related disasters in the first nine months of 2010, more than double the casualties in 2009. The report's author, Tim Gore, stated that the human impacts of climate change in 2010 underscore the urgency for progress at the talks in Cancun. The statement from Oxfam also called for a fair Climate Fund to ensure that the most vulnerable parties receive the necessary funding. The organization emphasized the important role of women in helping communities adapt to climate change and suggested prioritizing them in fund distribution. Oxfam recommended that countries find new ways to raise funds, such as taxing unregulated international aviation and shipping emissions and implementing a tax on financial transactions at banks. The organization noted that quicker action would reduce the cost of addressing climate change and cited estimates suggesting that every dollar spent on adaptation could prevent $60 worth of destruction. Gore acknowledged that the outcomes of the Cancun conference may not fully meet the requirements of a comprehensive global response to climate change. It is capable of producing results that will positively impact individuals living in poverty. One significant accomplishment would be the establishment of a just climate fund, as this would also contribute to rebuilding trust and getting the negotiations back on course.