A global response to poverty in a changing climate
Climate change is a global issue with a human face.
Cross in Fombe Village, Malawi
The growth of carbon emissions is affecting the whole planet, but around the world it’s the poorest and most vulnerable people who are suffering most – and who will continue to suffer unless we act now.
God has given us – his church – a responsibility to care for creation, and through the worldwide Anglican Communion we have a unique opportunity to help those most at risk from the dangers of climate change.
Uganda
Anna Nacur and her family survived by eating wild fruits and seeds when the expected rains didn’t arrive and the harvests completely failed in north-east Uganda.
The fruit was bitter, and Anna’s children suffered diarrhoea and illness.
The Church of the Province of Uganda’s development team is working with Tearfund to help poor communities cope with erratic climate conditions.
The Church programme is showing communities how to plant and maintain new forests and orchards, which yield valuable fruit crops and help prevent soil erosion, and it is training village teams in how to reduce the risk of natural disasters in their area.
Electricity pylon, UK
Supporting the Climate Justice Fund
In partnership with Tearfund, the Church of England has set up the Climate Justice Fund to enable you – as part of the global church – to make climate change a matter of justice, and to play your part in helping those hit hardest, through your prayer, action and giving.
- Join us in campaigning for effective international action on climate action. More…
- Pray for all those affected. More…
- Use our carbon calculator to work out how much you’re contributing to global carbon emissions, and then use this as a guide to the donation you wish to make. More…