https://www.globaljustice.org.uk/event/cop30-global-day-of-action/

On Saturday 15 November, people across the world will take to the streets as part of a global day of climate action during COP30. Here in the UK, we can show that tackling the cost of living and tackling the climate crisis go hand in hand, and that urgent action is affordable if we make the richest pay.

The Catholic Agency for Overseas Development, commonly known as CAFOD, is an international development and relief charity. It is the official aid agency of the Catholic Church in England and Wales. On its website, it is asking everyone to take action on the climate crisis.

It is also asking people to email the Energy Secretary, Ed Miliband, to call for urgent action, and inviting people to join webinar on Thursday 13 November at 7pm live from Brazil to ensure that leaders attending COP30 in Brazil hear the people’s urgent demands for climate action loud and clear from around the world. https://cafod.org.uk/campaign/latest-campaigns/cop30

Christian Aid UK is asking everyone to sign the petition titled The Restore Campaign, and is also asking the UK government to stand up to reckless polluters and greedy lenders.

As the world leaders prepare to negotiate the future of climate action in Belém, The World Council of Churches has invited faith leaders both in person and online on 10 November to ensure ethical voices are heard at COP30.

What is COP30?

The Conference of Parties (COP) is an annual event gathering a diverse collection of people including world leaders, activists, Indigenous Peoples and youth to discuss and negotiate actions to address the climate crisis.

This year, the 30th iteration of COP, is taking place in Belém - a major port city in Brazil, acting as a gateway to the Amazon. It’s running from 10 November to 21 November this year.

Why is COP30 important for Fairtrade too? https://www.fairtrade.net/uk-en.html

Because the climate crisis isn’t a future threat - it’s happening right now.

Millions of smallholder farmers, who grow over a third of the world’s food, are already facing crop failures, rising prices, and uncertain futures. Yet they’re the least supported to adapt.

We need climate action that’s rooted in justice. That means:

⚖️ A new law to hold businesses accountable for their impact on people and planet

💷 UK climate finance that reaches women farmers and small-scale producers

🌾 Support for agroecology - farming that works with nature, not against it

Also read these:

https://www.oikoumene.org/news/churches-called-to-lead-climate-action-as-world-leaders-gather-for-cop30

https://www.oikoumene.org/news/daily-cop30-updates-connect-churches-to-climate-negotiations

https://www.oikoumene.org/news/interfaith-talanoa-dialogue-centres-ethics-at-cop30

https://www.oikoumene.org/news/less-can-be-more-bishop-bedford-strohm-on-metanoia-and-hope-at-cop30

https://www.oikoumene.org/news/cop30-faith-leaders-call-for-reparations-not-debt-from-wealthy-polluters

https://www.oikoumene.org/news/wcc-central-committee-moderator-reflects-on-church-unity-climate-justice

https://www.oikoumene.org/news/there-is-a-biblical-mandate-for-us-to-be-at-the-table-faith-leader-on-climate-justice-at-cop30