“Rapid and large emission cuts in the rich world” - Religious leaders announce
Religious leaders agree on climate change
Leaders from the world’s religious traditions have signed a manifesto urging tough action on climate change.
Around 1,000 delegates are meeting at the Interfaith Climate Summit in Uppsala, Sweden, at the invitation of the Swedish church.
The manifesto, signed by 30 religious leaders, calls for “rapid and large emission cuts in the rich world”.
It argues in favour of a reduction in carbon emissions of at least 40% by the year 2020.
The signatories also urge the sharing of technological expertise to mitigate the effects of climate change.
What is undeniably unique about this gathering is the breadth of cultures and backgrounds represented. The lasting question is whether their contribution will make a real impact - both on their own religious communities and the wider world.
Filed under: Uncategorized on November 29th, 2008
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