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ASSETS PLEDGED TO FOSSIL FUEL DIVESTMENT SURPASS A$7 TRILLION
A new report by Arabella Advisors shows that the scope of global fossil fuel divestment has doubled over the past 15 months, with institutions and individuals controlling US$5.197 trillion in assets pledging to divest. The announcement comes on the first anniversary of the Paris Agreement on climate change. The report also points out that Faith based organisations and philanthropic foundations each making up almost a quarter of all divestment commitments. “One year after the adoption of the historic Paris […]
Generation Yes Launched
Imagine a world that manages to escape the worst of climate change. Generation Yes wants to develop a thriving Australia that has played its part in changing climate change all without taking a hit to the economy which provides us the quality of life we are fortunate enough to enjoy. Generation Yes is a project of ClimateWorks Australia who act as a bridge between research and action to enable innovative new approaches and solutions to climate change. Catholic Earthcare […]
COP22 Interfaith Climate Change Statement to World Leaders
COP22 INTERFAITH STATEMENT ON CLIMATE CHANGE 10th November 2016 The COP22 Interfaith Climate Statement was signed by 303 eminent faith leaders from 58 countries from Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Jains, Quakers, Muslim, Sikh, Unitarian Universalists, as well as Indigenous and Spritual leaders. Some eminent faith leaders who have signed are His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Ven. Bhikkhuni Thich Nu Chan Khong of Plum Village International Community of Engaged Buddhists, Rev Dr. Olav Fykse Tveit, General Secretary of World […]
