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Solidarity, friendship and faith in climate justice
'Solidarity' is a term that is often used in conversations around climate and social justice. We send our solidarity to those suffering on the climate frontline in the Global South, to those who are displaced by extreme weather events and to those protesting fossil fuels projects that will devastate their local environment.
Solidarity, friendship and faith in climate justice
Truth and integrity in a time of climate crisis
It was reported in January that the 'carbon offsets' approved by the world's biggest certification provider are largely worthless. The investigation into rainforest carbon offset credits approved by Verra found that more than 90% of the credits offered did not represent real carbon reductions.
Truth and integrity in a time of climate crisis
Time to fill the bucket: the COP27 outcome on loss and damage
I spent an anxious Saturday afternoon in November watching for updates as the news began to filter through. Late that night, it was confirmed as COP27 closed: parties had reached an agreement that would see a loss and damage fund established.
Time to fill the bucket: the COP27 outcome on loss and damage
Witnessing for peace at a time of Remembrance
As Remembrance Day approaches Quakers may find themselves having to consider whether or not to attend community commemorations, church services, parades or participate in wreath-laying. As Quakers, our natural inclination is to stay away from events which seem to glorify Britain's military past. Instead we may wish to focus on events that focus on the cost of war, and that encourage people to work for peace.
Witnessing for peace at a time of Remembrance
Roots and branches: sharing and supporting our Quaker work
I still remember how inspired I was when I read a particular letter from a donor to Britain Yearly Meeting.
Roots and branches - sharing and supporting our Quaker work
Will COP27 deliver a loss and damage fund?
The next chapter in the struggle for loss and damage finance is about to take place in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt. Thanks to the ongoing efforts of campaigners and Global South countries, the issue is on the provisional agenda for COP27. This still has to be agreed by parties at the beginning of the summit, but there appears to be little appetite for a long argument over the agenda.
Will COP27 deliver a loss and damage fund?
Inclusion and diversity: reflecting on our journey so far
I began working for Quakers in Britain in June 2018. I was drawn to the role by an advert that asked for help, a recruitment process that included a range of staff, and the chance to work in a faith organisation I had briefly encountered before.
Inclusion and diversity: reflecting on our journey so far
Not zero: why we should be wary of ‘net zero’ climate targets
As the UK was hosting its 'Climate Ambition Summit' last December, the COP26 Coalition projected a message on to the Scottish Event Campus in Glasgow, where the UN climate talks will be held. The message read "Net Zero 2050? Your Climate 'Ambition' Is A Death Sentence".
Not zero: why we should be wary of net zero climate targets
Learning and leading: Quaker climate action in 2020
In my first few weeks as Activism Support Coordinator at Quakers in Britain, I've been amazed at the extent, variety and creativity of Quaker action on climate change.
Learning and leading: Quaker climate action in 2020
Rebuilding society through peacemaking and disarmament
Times of crisis expose existing inequalities and other sources of violence in society. If we are to build a humane, just and sustainable society, peacemaking and disarmament must be our guiding lights.
Rebuilding society through peacemaking and disarmament