The FairTrade Foundation counts down to the 2011 United Nations Conference on climate change in Durban (aka. ‘COP17’) with a series of posts from people across the Fairtrade movement reporting on the effects of climate change on small holder farmers and workers.
Welcome to the September edition of Creation Challenge!
I hope you have had a good summer and are ready to engage in campaigning! To that end Stop Climate Chaos are organising a day of workshops, a procession and a vigil on the eve of the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester on Saturday 1st October. So Speak Out for Climate Justice!
This is also the Church season declared a “Time for Creation” and there are resources form the World Council of Churches and from Churches Together in Britain and Ireland to help us celebrate it.
The network exists to support the work of individuals and churches throughout our denominations so please share any news, tips, experiences or questions that you have where churches’ and your own engagement with the environment are concerned.
Best wishes, Dave Coaker
Creation Challenge, Coordinator
P.S. On a personal note I am stepping down as coordinator of Creation Challenge following this issue so the Joint Public Issues Team of the Methodist Church, United Reformed Church, and the Baptist Union will be seeking a replacement. If you would like to know more email the church officers responsible.
At a time when the impact of climate change is on the front page of nearly every newspaper, magazine and web page, churches around the world are calling for a renewed commitment towards the environment and ecosystems.
During September, churches and organizations from Germany to Australia, India to South Africa, the Pacific to North America, are observing the “Time for Creation”, a month-long celebration of creation and demonstration of concern for climate justice. Read more
The government this morning admitted that “without further action” to curb pollution from planes, the flagship aviation climate change target that was adopted and championed by the last government will be missed. Read more
The Eco-Congregation Summer 2011 newsletter is now available for download on line at http://ew.ecocongregation.org/newsletter. This summers newsletter is produced by our brand new newsletter editor. Welcome and thank you to Lindsey! It contains articles on:
The Anglican Communion Environmental Network (ACEN) has met in Peru from 4-10 August 2011, in a conference on environmental ministry that also included Roman Catholic and ecumenical partners.
Hosted by Bishop Bill Godfrey of the Diocese of Peru, representatives from Australia, United Kingdom, USA, Fiji, Canada, Melanesia, Brazil, Madagascar, Tanzania and Mexico reported on environmental work in their respective jurisdictions. Read more
Tackling climate change requires rapid reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, including a domestic reduction of 80-95% by the European Union by 2050. To achieve this goal, the European Union must agree to cut greenhouse gas emissions by at least 30% from 1990 levels, by 2020. This is a vital step towards the 40% cut over the same period which science tells us is needed if Europe is to do its part to reduce the risk of dangerous climate change. Read more
Quakers in Britain have committed their whole movement to becoming a low-carbon, sustainable community.
The radical Christian and spiritual movement has always tried to lead simple lives, but say this decision goes further. It means every Quaker in Britain will be urged and supported to reduce their carbon footprint.
A plan is being drawn up to turn this commitment into action and members have agreed to support each other and hold each other to account to achieve it. Read more
Listen, be inspired and speak out! Join Stop Climate Chaos for a day of workshops, a procession and a vigil on the eve of the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester on Saturday 1st October. Read more
At Big Climate Reconnection events this spring, groups asked MPs to help make sure the Climate Change Act is delivered, strengthen the Energy Bill, and show leadership internationally. Read more
