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Participate in the Low Carbon Challenge

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Kia ora koutou,

 Wherever you live in New Zealand, you are invited to join in the following collective response to climate change organised by the Wellington Diocese.

 The Low Carbon Challenge: three months of prayerful action to shrink our carbon footprints together.

 This runs from is August to November. Gather a team of two or more people from your household, church or workplace and register now. People of all ages and stages are welcome.

The challenge is about action: all teams will get support to choose one goal for reducing carbon pollution that suits them and their context. That's something even busy people can do!

The challenge also about prayer: teams will also commit to praying for our climate. In November, world leaders will meet for important climate talks. In the lead-up, we'll pray for God's kingdom to come in those meetings and our own lives. 

This challenge is for everybody. Invite freely! Involve kids! Invite friends who are not part of a church! We will be using Christian language, and talking about prayer, and inspiring each other to love God's earth and our neighbours better. Anyone who wants to be part of this is welcome.  

MOANA Water of Life for Climate Change

MOANA Water of Life for Climate Change

The Archbishop of Canterbury says that climate change will be ‘a central part’ of the conversations at the Lambeth Conference in 2020. Moana Water for Life was launched and seeks to ‘ripple’ out into many Christian circles in an effort to ‘flood’ them with the reality of the effects of Climate Change in the Pacific. The Lambeth Conference will receive that message at its 2020 sitting.

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School Strike 4 Climate NZ - 27 September 2019

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School Strike 4 Climate NZ - 27 September 2019

Wellington City Council declared a climate and ecological emergency on June 20.

Some things are worth breaking rules for, so students are taking to the streets again on 27 September, demanding action on climate change, and this time they're inviting adults to join them. The strike will mark the end of a week of global climate-focused events and challenges running from September 20. Students want adults to show their support by walking out of work to join them.

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Bank rolling Climate Change

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Bank rolling Climate Change

Banks operating in Aotearoa are minimising their role in the climate crisis. They hold significant power in supporting the fossil fuel industry’s continued development, by financing their operations. As the custodians of our savings, the banks have a duty to take real action on climate change and cut their ties with this industry. 350.org is organising a petition, as well as practical demonstrations around the country, to let ALL of the banks know that we want a Fossil Free banking option, and that we will support whoever makes the commitment first.

Take climate action at your next service

Take climate action at your next service

For two years, our movement has supported the campaign for a Zero Carbon Act (a law to keep New Zealand on track in reducing our carbon emissions and adapting to climate change). This bill has just passed its first reading and the Government is now inviting the public to have their say. The Diocese of Wellington has created some fantastic resources to use in your Sunday services, and equip people to understand and submit to the Zero Carbon Bill.

Have you submitted to the Climate Change (zero carbon) Amendment Bill?

Have you submitted to the Climate Change (zero carbon) Amendment Bill?

We consider the anticipated legislation to be very important for Aotearoa New Zealand, and the ecumenical churches Climate Justice Network is giving close consideration to the bill. They are encouraging people and parishes to learn about what is proposed, and then either support groups making a submission or make a submission yourself. To get started, they have provided a very useful infographic that summarises the bill.

What is your diets impact on the planet?

What is your diets impact on the planet?

Food production is responsible for a quarter of all greenhouse gas emissions, contributing to global warming, according to a University of Oxford study. Knowing how and where your food is produced can make a big difference to your personal environmental footprint, from saving water to reducing pollution and the loss of forests. The BBC have turned the study into a calculator, so you can calculate your diet carbon footprint.

Biodiversity - a visual guide

Biodiversity - a visual guide

The Anglican fifth mark of mission is to strive to safeguard the integrity of creation and sustain and renew the life of the earth. This visual guide to biodiversity has been adapted by the Anglican Alliance, and explores: what is biodiversity?; our dependence on biodiversity; theology of biodiversity in our faith heritage; what needs to be done, what is being done and causes for hope; and prayers.

Church Leaders Submission on the Zero Carbon Act

Church Leaders Submission on the Zero Carbon Act

This is a submission from Church Leaders of Anglican, Methodist and Catholic Churches. The Zero Carbon Bill will put a 2050 target in place to reduce emissions. It will set up the foundations and the institutions we need to get there. The Zero Carbon Bill also establishes an independent climate change commission and will support New Zealand to adapt to climate change. 

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