Government leaders, scientists, lobbyists, activists, and yes--religious leaders--are meeting in Durban, South Africa from November 28 - December 10, 2011 for international climate negotiations. On this page, we've collected links to information about the conference and the issues, as well as news about how people of faith are involved.
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Information about COP 17
- Main website for the UN Climate Change Conference, 2011.
- A good introduction to the issues: "5 Things to Know about the Durban Climate Talks," on Mother Jones.
- Press release and text of a letter from 53 members of Congress to the Obama Administration, calling for a "just and ambitious United States position" at the negotiations.
Religious News and Resources
- National Climate Ethics Campaign statement, issued November 30, "Climate Change: The Ethical Dimension." There's also this story, "U.S. Has Moral Obligation to Respond to Climate Change," from the Coalition on the Environment and Jewish Life (COEJL) in support of the statement.
- Watch a video message from the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, to the 2011 UN Climate Change Conference in Durban, South Africa.
- Essay by Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Mary Robinson, former President of Ireland: "Climate Justice"
- Story from the World Council of Churches: "Religious Voices Advocate for Climate Justice at Durban." This article includes links to more religious resources.
- Story on The Washington Post about Pope Benedict XVI's message on COP 17: "Pope Calls for Responsible, Credible Climate Deal that Takes into Account World's Poorest."
- "Prayer for COP 17 - Second Sunday in Advent," by Anglican Archbishop Thabo Makgoba.
- Sign an online postcard from the National Council of Churches Eco-Justice Program or follow their weblog on the conference, "It's Time to Do iT in Durban!"
- Blog post on the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, "Support COP 17: UN Climate Conference in Durban."