FAITH GROUPS STAND TOGETHER

Representatives of faith movements from around the world gathered at St George’s Tron Church on November 2 to present their demands for climate justice at the start of the COP26 climate conference.

More than 150,000 actions, including petition signatures and prayer boats, were gathered together, alongside statements from religious leaders and young climate activists.

Sally Foster-Fulton, Head of Christian Aid Scotland, said: “As Glasgow welcomes COP26, the decisions by world leaders will define the shape and sustainability of the dear green place we all share. We in the faith community stand together against the climate crisis, demanding ambitious action and praying for lasting change.”

Jen Morris of the Young Christian Climate Network said: “The climate crisis is both a symptom and a cause of global injustice, with the world’s poorest paying the heaviest price for the actions of the richest. YCCN is calling on the UK government to put people before bank balances and use its role as hosts of COP26 to push for urgent action on climate finance.”