This is a continuation of Dan Button’s personal story from COP26. Part 1 is here. Christian Presence at COP26 The Christian presence was very evident at this COP26 – highlighted by the strong emphasis on ‘climate justice’, humanitarian issues like water, refugees, debt relief, and the plight of poorer nations …
As our attention turns to COP26 and we hold hopes of progress on reducing harmful emissions across the world, we would do well to remember that God is overall –creator and sustainer. As Christians our relationship with God is direct and personal. When Glasgow received it Coat of Arms in …
How did we get where we are?? What is behind the ethical and theological positions we take on the environment? Robin Attfield is a leading environmental philosopher and ethicist, and has been at the forefront of these areas for many years. Here he writes something slightly different, but related, a …
The climate is changing. Not the political climate. Nor the economic one. Nor the cultural or social climate of our nation. Well, truth be told, these are always on the move. But no. I mean the Earth’s climate is changing. Unless you have failed to watch the news, you can …
For over 50 years scientists have been warning us that we need to change our ways. The agreements made at the Paris Conference (COP 21, in December 2015) are largely not being kept. Even if they were, scientists tell us they are not enough. There is increasing public concern, as …
‘Living Faithfully in the Time of Creation’ is the Iona Community’s response to the COP26 Climate Change Conference, which will be held later this year in Glasgow – where the Community is based. The material comes from the Wild Goose Resource Group, members of the Iona Community and its Common …
