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Militarism and climate breakdown
Quakers are calling on the UK and other governments to respond to the challenge of climate breakdown in a peaceful and cooperative way, rather than with more militarisation.
Militarism and climate breakdown
Midlands Green Quakers network brings together those with environmental concerns for monthly learning and support
Concern about the environment has moved Quakers in the Midlands to create a network to explore sustainability and climate justice together. They meet online each month to deepen their understanding, share ideas, ask questions and support each other spiritually and practically.
Midlands Green Quakers network brings together those with environmental concerns for monthly learning and support
Faiths urge governments to act on climate change
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
Interfaith dismay over US president’s "reckless declaration"
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’
How faith and politics can change the world
In these days of political turmoil Quakers in Britain are inviting two Quaker politicians to their Yearly Meeting Gathering to explore how faith and politics can change the world.
How politics and faith can change the world
Quakers reimagine the economic system
Young adult Quakers came together this week with a common desire for a new economic system that is fairer, more sustainable and resilient. They call for urgent change and a system more focused on wellbeing and the common good.
Quaker reimagine the economy
Quakers call for bold national climate policy
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
Quakers host Greta Thunberg and support climate activists
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
Facing power and privilege
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
Quakers challenge new government on top priorities
A call to focus on criminal justice, climate justice, migrant rights, and international relations.
Quakers challenge new government on top priorities