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Faiths urge governments to act on climate change

Updated 17 November 2016

Around 240 eminent faith leaders and representatives from 44 countries have delivered the COP22 Interfaith Climate Statement to United Nations Secretary General, Ban Ki-moon, at the UN climate change negotiations in Marrakesh. Quakers in Britain, Friends World Committee for Consultation and Quaker United Nations Office are among the signatories.

Faiths urge governments to act on climate change

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Interfaith dismay over US president’s "reckless declaration"

Updated 8 June 2017

Quakers in Britain have signed up to a joint interfaith letter, deploring the United States president's decision to withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement.

Interfaith dismay over president’s ‘reckless declaration’

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Quakers call for bold national climate policy

Updated 11 October 2018

Quakers in Britain and Friends World Committee for Consultation are today (8 October) bringing together faith leaders and representatives from the Buddhist, Brahma Kumaris, Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, Muslim and Quaker communities for an interfaith celebration of sustainable living. They are meeting as the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's (IPCC) Special Report on Global Warming of 1.5°C delivers a sharp message that the world must act now to avoid climate catastrophe. .

Quakers call for bold national climate policy

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Quakers host Greta Thunberg and support climate activists

Updated 24 February 2020

Swedish climate activist and Nobel Prize nominee Greta Thunberg today urged everyone to listen to scientists and face the crisis of climate change. She was welcomed to Friends House by young Quakers.

Quakers host Greta Thunberg and support climate activists

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Facing power and privilege

Updated 27 May 2019

A 1,200 strong gathering of Quakers in London has shared their hopes and fears about the plight of the planet and how power and privilege prevent effective work for justice.

Facing power and privilege

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Pandemic exacerbates inequalities

Updated 12 May 2020

Quakers in Britain have joined more than 30 other organisations in calling for a green and just recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Quakers join call for a green and just recovery from pandemic

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Faith leaders' call to action on climate crisis

Updated 8 July 2020

As the lockdown to combat COVID-19 eases, faith leaders are urging every sector of civil society to use this opportunity to work together to create a better world.

Faith leaders' call to action on climate crisis

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British and US Quakers hold silent worship outside one of world's biggest investors in coal

Updated 7 October 2022

Quakers on either side of the Atlantic held a public act of prayer outside Vanguard buildings today, 7 October, asking financial giant to abandon fossil fuels.

British and US Quakers worship outside Vanguard buildings, asking financial giant to abandon fossil fuels

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Quaker Year of Climate Learning empowers environmental action

Updated 16 August 2023

Quakers in Britain's year of exploring faith and climate justice has given participants a comprehensive grounding, fostering avenues for collective action.

Quaker Year of Climate Learning empowers environmental action

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Stop tinkering with tax rates and offer real reform to address poverty, charities tell Government

Updated 6 March 2024

As the Government announces a 2p cut in national insurance in its 2024 budget, Quakers have joined 90 other organisations in calling for real tax reform.

Stop tinkering with tax rates and offer real reform to address poverty, charities tell Government