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This is the sixth blog by Amy Quirk in her on-the-ground coverage of COP28. Pledges at COP28 inspire hope. The first five days of the negotiations drew financial pledges of “$83 billion dollars.” To sustain that hope, the faith community needs accountability. The financial pledges must be realized as capital flows, not numerical hyperbole. There are resources …
This is the third blog in a series about COP 28 from CIPL supporter Amy Quirk There is another conference venue. Beyond COP28’s Expo City campus, and closer to the Arabian Gulf, is the Innovation Zone in the Madinat Jumeirah Conference and Events Centre. The Innovation Zone’s campus and purpose differ from COP28, yet they …
This is the first in a series of posts about COP 28 from CIPL supporter Amy Quirk, who is attending in Dubai. Come, experience this environmental conference. Our faith communities can access various aspects of COP28 without traveling to Dubai. Some pathways are available now and more may open soon. The Conference of the Parties …
November is American Indian Heritage Month and we want to recognize and celebrate the rich heritage, culture, and contributions made by indigenous communities. Our home offices have been in San Francisco and in West Oakland; both of which are on unceeded Ohlone land. As an interfaith climate justice organization we know that land acknowledgements mean …
Get Organized: Green Teams Perhaps there is just one or two of you who are enthusiastically committed to your congregation’s carbon-reduction efforts, or perhaps you already have a team with clergy backing. As this process can take you down many paths, it’s desirable to have individuals with varied interests, skills, and perspectives. One or two …
