GreenFaith

Pope Francis' recent call for decisive climate action during his visit to Indonesia serves as a compelling interfaith statement, underscoring the collective responsibility that goes beyond individual religious boundaries. By advocating for environmental stewardship in such a diverse and spiritually rich nation, the Pope highlights how protecting our planet is a universal moral imperative shared across faiths, with religious leaders at the helm of it. We call on our fellow faith leaders in Indonesia and around the world to double down on our commitment to environmental protection, not retreat from it. As we navigate the complex challenges of the modern world, may we all recommit to the principles of environmental stewardship that are deeply embedded in our faith traditions. We must hold our religious institutions accountable when they stray from these principles. And in the end, we must continue to be a prophetic voice for climate justice. #Faiths4Climate

President Suluhu, governments have a moral duty to serve and protect people, not oppress them. We are profoundly concerned and steadfastly opposed to the escalating levels of harassment and intimidation to which our fellow people of faith are subjected for their peaceful, law-abiding opposition to the East Africa Crude Oil Pipeline. No faith tolerates or condones violent, immoral harassment & intimidation of innocent people. As people of faith and conscience, we have a moral duty to protect the vulnerable. We call on the government of Tanzania, CNOOC International , and TotalEnergies to bring an immediate and complete end to this reprehensible treatment of innocent persons. Please join our call for justice & add your name to the open letter today: https://lnkd.in/eQhnWE-H #ifikiemamaSuluhu #StopEACOP

Great work by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace, who are 100% correct to call out Citi for its cruel disregard for Indigenous rights routinely violated by fossil fuel extraction. Amen, Sisters! #faiths4climate

BREAKING: Ten of our GreenFaith Circle leaders in rural Tanzania were recently detained by police for three days. Their “crime”? They had met with Rev. Fletcher Harper, our Director, when he visited them in February to learn about their courageous work opposing the East Africa Crude Oil Pipeline. Their detention was an act of harassment and intimidation. In the face of a climate emergency, this repression of free speech is a disgrace. It needs to stop. We have responded by supporting these courageous people of faith and securing their release. Now, we are mounting an international effort to tell the Tanzanian government, the Chinese National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC), and TotalEnergies (the corporations behind the pipeline project) that we will not stand for this illegal, immoral behavior. Read and sign the open letter to decision-makers: https://lnkd.in/eQhnWE-H

Check out this interview with Jean Pierre Ibucwa Lipanda, GreenFaith's RDC Organizer: "My prayer is that churches in the West join us in this effort by incorporating environmental protection into their Christian education programs, supporting conservation projects, eliminating racial barriers that add to environmental injustices, and advancing relief work that is rooted in sustainable development. Our work is a response to God’s love and salvation for the full community of creation. " Read the rest here:

Across the world,?we are seeing unprecedented climate impacts?and climate fueled storms, fires, droughts, and wars. Millions of people across the globe are being displaced and impacted. While the world is calling for an end to fossil fuels, a just transition to accessible, affordable, renewable energy for all, and for loss and damage for those most impacted,?our governments are not doing nearly enough. As grassroots, multi-faith people of conscience from many different faith and spiritual traditions, we know this is wrong, and that it’s time to take action to call for the change we know is possible.?That’s why, on 3-12 May, people of faith around the world will be mobilizing for a week of action calling for an end to fossil fuels, a sustainable future, and a fossil fuel non-proliferation treaty. Watch this page for updates on how you can get involved! #Faiths4Climate #NoFaithInFossils

Drs. Erin Lothes and Dan DiLeo have long provided leadership in the Catholic community on fossil fuel divestment. This article is a powerful case study of how the Catholic Theological Society of America in the face of inadequate leadership by much of the US Catholic Church, took a principled stand, grounded in Catholic teaching. Nice to be reminded that Popes St. JP2 and Benedict both spoke out forcefully on climate issues. Thanks to National Catholic Reporter for publishing this substantive piece. https://lnkd.in/e4fZ9vNv

"There is nothing that scares governments and even corporations like interfaith action. When they see faith communities united for the same cause, they get shook." Global Organizing Director Meryne Warah on the power of faith communities at #COP28 https://lnkd.in/gr-_9cgj

Many clergy find themselves on the frontlines of the climate crisis. At COP28, they will tell their stories of how their communities have been impacted by fires, floods, tornados, and droughts. They will address their response as faith leaders not only to support and rebuild, but also to try to curb the climate emergency by changing patterns of consumption within their communities. Join Global Organizing Director Meryne Warah at the livestream on Wednesday, 6 Dec, 16:30-17:15 GST here: https://faithatcop28.com #COP28 #Faiths4Climate

2023 was a busy year for GreenFaith, and we're currently planning our next global day?of?action for 2024! Your Giving Tuesday gift will allow more and more grassroots people of faith to invest time and energy in the fight against climate injustice, making our impact stronger than ever. We invite you to empower our grassroots communities today by giving at this link: https://lnkd.in/gsCnjfjA #GivingTuesday #Faiths4Climate