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October 28, 2020

Climate Seniors to sue Switzerland in European Court of Human Rights

A group of senior women is suing the Swiss government because their health is threatened by heatwaves made worse by the climate crisis.
September 9, 2020

UN marks first International Day of Clean Air

The first International Day of Clean Air for blue skies was commemorated around the world on Monday 7 September 2020
August 14, 2020

Youth activism competition celebrates the power of young voices

Young people are a powerful force for change and must be listened to by policy makers on the issues affecting them, says Amnesty.
March 5, 2020

Quakers call for climate budget

Quakers in Britain are calling for action on climate to be at the heart of the government's forthcoming Budget.They set out six key actions needed to redirect public spending towards a just transition and ensure climate damage is factored into investment decisions.
April 16, 2019

Extinction Rebellion shows public appetite for government action to tackle climate change

As the Extinction Rebellion took to the streets of London and around the world, Christian Aid said the Government must no longer "delay or avoid" taking necessary action.
February 23, 2019

Christians called to make significant lifestyle changes this Lent

The call to climate action has got louder and during Lent 2019, Christians are being invited to respond by making significant lifestyle changes.
September 3, 2018

Christians across the world call for eco-juctice in Season of Creation 2018

On the occasion of the first Ecumenical Prayer for Creation on 1 September 2018 in Assisi, The Lutheran World Federation joined with faith-based organisations and Christian World Communions in a call for eco-justice.
December 5, 2017

‘Pope Francis’ and ‘Martin Luther’ call for radical reformation of economy to tackle climate change

A direct action protest was held yesterday outside the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy. Members of Christian Climate Action held a vigil, performed street theatre and used red spray paint to call for a radical reformation of the economy to protect humankind and abundant life on earth from climate change.
November 8, 2017

ACT Alliance calls for full implementation of Paris Agreement

On the eve of COP23, the ACT Alliance has called for the full, ambitious, and transparent implementation of the Paris Agreement.
October 9, 2017

UN chief urges solidarity, accelerated climate action after Barbuda visit

Having seen first-hand the destruction wrought by the recent hurricanes in the Caribbean, UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called for the full mobilisation of the international community to support the people of the affected areas, while emphasising the need to accelerate climate action.