“Religious Life for Climate Justice: Turning Hope into Action”

• 1. Debt Cancellation: Addressing unjust historical and moral debt burdens for poor countries
• 2. Strengthening Loss and Damage Fund: Providing compensation for climate-related disasters
• 3. Just Energy Transition: Moving away from fossil fuels towards renewable energy
• 4. Global Food Sovereignty: Promoting agroecological practices and supporting small-scale farmers

The campaign involves a general statement, a policy brief, and an online advocacy mechanism where individuals can send messages to their country's representatives. It seeks to unite religious congregations, lay companions, and civil society to amplify the voices of those most impacted by climate change and push for concrete systemic changes.

Turning Hope Into Action

Welcome to this page, designed to help you understand and engage with a crucial part of global climate action: Nationally Determined Contributions, or NDCs. Simply put, NDCs are each country’s unique “game plan” for fighting climate change. They outline the specific steps a nation promises to take to reduce its pollution and prepare for the impacts of a warming planet. These plans are the backbone of the global Paris Agreement, and their ambition directly influences whether we can successfully limit global warming.

This mechanism gives you a powerful voice in that process. By filling out the form provided and sending your message directly to your country’s representatives, you are actively participating in shaping these vital national commitments. Your input helps ensure that the climate priorities and urgent actions you care about are heard and included in your nation’s official plan. When many voices come together through this grassroots effort, it creates significant pressure on governments to adopt bolder, more comprehensive NDCs. This collective citizen engagement is absolutely essential for strengthening your country’s position at the upcoming COP30 summit in Belém, Brazil, pushing leaders to act with the urgency needed to secure a liveable and sustainable future for all.

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Statement and National Contributions Campaign

Sign the Statement and send your National representatives this call for Climate Justice to have your voice heard at COP30: click here.