Pope Francis calls for action at COP28

Countries are now finalizing their negotiating positions for COP28. It is important that we all advocate for our national leaders to arrive with clear commitments to implementing the Paris Climate Agreement.

Here are a few simple ways to encourage your government to make an ambitious commitment to a liveable future:

• Make at least one social media post to say “We need clear, actionable plans to achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement at #COP28. [Name of person] must get us there.” Include the name of the “national focal point” for UN climate negotiations in your country. Find the name of your national focal point here. 
• Contact your national legislator to encourage him or her to support ambitious national climate policies. Find contact information for your national legislator by searching for “national legislator for [name of your city or state/province].” An email or phone call could simply state something like this: “As a Catholic, I am aware of the need to protect God’s creation from the climate crisis. As we approach the COP28 negotiations, we must ensure that our national climate plans are aligned with the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement. Please tell me more about your specific, concrete policies to keep global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius.” 

In the coming weeks, we’ll share more about how you can take action. For now, please pray with Pope Francis that “those taking part in the Conference be strategists capable of considering the common good and the future of their children, more than the short-term interests of certain countries or businesses.” (Laudate Deum 60)

Blessings,
Tomás Insua
Executive Director
Laudato Si' Movement