Neil Thorns

CAFOD’s Director of Advocacy and Communications, Neil Thorns, is in Belém for the COP30 UN Climate Summit, where he is participating together with a broad coalition of National Catholic Climate and Environment Actors and engaging with the Holy See delegation. loom.ly/fuSpSUk

@GreenAllianceUK @CDenchN21 @CAFOD Thanks to friends @GreenAllianceUK for sharing this blog. Important implications on People and the Planet #cutsthatkill #StopTheCuts

"The effects of this cut will be tangible and devastating." In our latest blog, @CDenchN21, executive director of @CAFOD, discusses how cutting the aid budget in favour of defence spending will have serious impacts on people and the planet: buff.ly/RuJEOvV

The costs of preparing for Climate Change are huge. But there are two fallacies that I’m going to unpack. With some pretty shocking results A 🧵

Great course to help us face the unprecedented challenge of the climate crisis. Great speakers (and me) and content. unigre.it/en/events-and-…

This is truly shocking. Gaza, 16th December 2023 lpj.org/posts/gaza-16t…

The key #COP28 battle: emissions v fossil fuel phase out... @LindaCulture on why talks are delayed + what to look out for in the next Global Stocktake text unclimatesummit.org/the-key-cop28-…

Great march for #climatejustice at #COP28

Pope Francis call for end to fossil fuels is being echoed and people talking about it in #COP28UAE @MattMcGrathBBC @CAFOD bbc.com/news/science-e…

Pope Francis call to end fossil fuels being echoed @MattMcGrathBBC @CAFOD bbc.com/news/science-e…

Speech here #inglese" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">press.vatican.va/content/salast…

Pope's speech just been read out my highlights: calling out the footprints of a few nations, climate crisis is a personal/structural sin, phase out fossil fuels and switch money spent on weapons to poverty and climate. Shame he wasn't here to deliver it! @CAFOD @BBCJustinR

A statement was made today by Andrew Mitchell MP updating the House of Commons on the UK's climate spending figures. theguardian.com/environment/20…

Important statement from agencies with experience of working in the region @CAFOD

Pope Francis #LaudateDeum out today gives very strongly worded critiques of different COPs "several conferences with scarce results" and clear call to action on fossil fuels at #COP28 Not your average statement from a Pope.

Pope Francis just released document takes countries to task on their failures to act on the climate crisis, "We must move beyond the mentality of appearing to be concerned but not having the courage needed to produce substantial changes." @CAFOD vatican.va/content/france…

"Those countries which are suffering from the climate crisis, expect to the UK to take its fair share." Read more from our Director of Advocacy, @neilthorns ⤵️ bit.ly/3PMH7AR

Yesterday, @RishiSunak announced that the government is backtracking on its climate commitments. We need to see long-term decisions that support the common good. Add your name to our petition urging the Prime Minster to think again. ✍️ ⤵️ bit.ly/3PnekBv

Millions around the world are being hit by the climate crisis. Sign our petition urging the Prime Minister not to make this U-turn ⤵️ action.cafod.org.uk/page/135555/pe…

Read more about this "total dereliction of duty."⤵️ cafod.org.uk/news/campaigni…

My bit on @BBCNews on how @RishiSunak is wrong. Thanks for having me on and thanks to @CAFOD colleagues