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October 27, 2020

New report warns post-pandemic stimulus packages may widen global inequalities

A new report from the Christian Aid warns that post-Covid stimulus packages could push poorer countries to turn to fossil fuels.
May 21, 2020

TUC publishes plan for a better recovery based on good jobs

TUc analysis shows that the fastest recoveries from economic crises in UK history were based on investment for growth, not cuts to services, deregulation and tax breaks for millionaires and bosses.
January 20, 2020

Quakers question tax cuts for polluters

Quakers in Britain have written to Sajid, Javid, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, questioning government moves to support the aviation industry.
December 18, 2019

Quakers challenge new government on top priorities

Quakers in Britain have responded to the outcome of the general election by challenging the new government to make progress on key priorities.
November 21, 2019

Call for a Public Land and Housing Corporation to deliver zero carbon social homes

A new report says the government must be a major player in housing delivery, using public land and setting up a central government agency which directly develops homes itself.
September 27, 2019

Bill to set up Scottish National Investment Bank passes first stage

A bill to support the set-up of the Scottish National Investment Bank and help put green investment at its heart has passed stage one, following a debate in the Scottish Parliament.
July 10, 2019

Methodist Church recognises a climate emergency

Faced with a climate emergency the Methodist Conference has called on the UK to achieve net zero emissions well before 2050.
December 28, 2018

World counts cost of year of climate breakdown: new report from Christian Aid

Extreme weather, driven by climate change, hit every populated continent in 2018, killing, injuring and displacing millions and causing major economic damage costing billions of dollars, according to a report by Christian Aid.
July 5, 2018

WCC climate change meeting explores 'just transitions' and plans for COP 24

The World Council of Churches Working Group on Climate Change has met in Buenos Aires to explore the concept of "just transitions" and to plan its engagement in the 24th Conference of Parties (COP 24) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, to be held in December.
October 12, 2017

Christian Aid welcomes UK and Canada-led global alliance on transition from coal

Christian Aid has responded to a joint announcement from the United Kingdom and Canada that they will work to build a global alliance on the transition from unabated coal-fired electricity to cleaner energy.