Catholic Bishops Unite to Demand Bold Climate Action for 800 Million People
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📰 The quick summary: Catholic bishops from the Global South have issued a historic joint statement demanding ambitious climate action in line with the Paris Agreement, amplifying the voices of communities already experiencing devastating climate impacts.
📈 One key stat: The joint statement represents over 800 million Catholics across Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean, demonstrating unprecedented unity among church leaders in demanding climate justice.
💬 One key quote: “In Asia, millions of people are already living the devastating effects of climate change, typhoons, forced migration, loss of islands, pollution of rivers,” said Cardinal Filipe Neri Ferrão, president of the Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences.
1️⃣ The big picture: For the first time in history, Catholic bishops representing more than 800 million people across the Global South have united to demand ambitious climate action. Their joint statement calls for urgent implementation of the Paris Agreement, highlighting that current efforts fall short of addressing the climate emergency. The bishops are specifically pushing countries to submit more ambitious Nationally Determined Contributions that match the scale of the crisis. This appeal comes at a critical time – ten years after Pope Francis’ landmark environmental encyclical Laudato Si’, amid the US withdrawal from the Paris Agreement, and ahead of the upcoming COP30 climate conference.
2️⃣ Why is this good news: This unprecedented alliance marks a significant shift in religious leadership on climate issues, with the Catholic Church throwing its considerable moral weight behind climate justice. The bishops’ statement creates a powerful intercontinental coalition between Global South regions most affected by climate change. Their appeal goes beyond general statements by committing to specific actions, including defending vulnerable populations and building North-South cooperation. The bishops are also directly challenging financial institutions to stop funding fossil fuels while promoting transparency in climate finance delivery to vulnerable communities. Their leadership creates momentum for transformative climate action centered on justice and protection of both people and ecosystems.
3️⃣ What’s next: The bishops will work to strengthen the alliance between Global South countries while building bridges with the Global North for climate cooperation. They’ll focus on ensuring climate finance flows directly to vulnerable communities while pushing development banks to divest from fossil fuels. Ahead of COP30, they’ll continue advocating for ambitious climate action that protects Indigenous communities and promotes renewable energy.
Read the full story here: Mongabay – Catholic bishops from Global South call for ambitious climate action ahead of COP30
