Faith for the Climate Network

It's the eve of Christmas/Hanukkah/Kwanzaa, and the Winter Solstice has just passed - a meaningful time for our multifaith network 💚. In case you're doing some pre-holiday catching up, why not follow us on Insta and LinkedIn (@fftcnetwork) and Facebook (@faithfortheclimate)?

It's time the biggest and richest polluters most responsible for climate breakdown paid their fair share. Today in Parliament we launched our joint policy platform with @Global_Witness and @oxfamgb – supported by over 35 civil society orgs.

BREAKING BIG OIL'S GRIP 💥 📆 Mon 7 April ⏰ 6.30 - 8.30pm 📍London 🌍 Come and hear Canadian environmental campaigner Tzeporah Berman, one of TIME’s 100 Most Influential Climate Leaders 2024 and founder of @fossiltreaty Free tickets: tickettailor.com/events/globalj…

Hundreds lining the streets outside New Scotland Yard right now to defend the right to protest. We condemn appalling police overreach following the arrest last week of six young people gathered at Westminster Quakers meeting house to discuss the climate crisis and peace in Gaza.

🔥 Energy industry profits hit £500 BILLION — while households freeze. Since the energy crisis began in 2020, just 20 energy firms have made over half a trillion pounds in profit. Meanwhile: 🔺 Energy bills are rising by 6.4% this week 🔺 Gas prices are up more than 10% 🔺 Standing charges remain unfairly high ❄️ Cold homes are making people sick and overwhelming the NHS New research by the End Fuel Poverty Coalition shows that nearly £207bn of these profits come from firms deeply embedded in the gas industry — the same fossil fuels driving high prices and climate breakdown. Even the companies maintaining the pipes and wires are profiteering. This is a public health crisis, a climate emergency, and a failure of regulation. 💥 We need action: •⁠ ⁠Reform our broken energy market •⁠ ⁠Invest in homegrown renewable power •⁠ ⁠Fully fund the £13.2bn Warm Homes Plan to improve energy efficiency Energy should keep us safe and warm — not line the pockets of a few. 📢 It's time for government and regulators to act. ➡️ endfuelpoverty.org.uk/energy-industr… #EndFuelPoverty #WarmThisWinter #EnergyJustice #CostOfLivingCrisis #EnergyCrisis #FuelPoverty

New report from @opp_green! We show global shipping companies made $340bn profit from trade disruption since pandemic, with just 10 cos taking $300bn - but the biggest Euro+Japan cos paid just 3.1% tax on record profits. Huge transfer of wealth upwards. opportunitygreen.org/publication-sh…

🚜 On 11 March, the Government announced a pause in nature-friendly farming payments—the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI). independent.co.uk/climate-change… 👇 Here's why that’s disastrous for climate and nature. 🧵

GreenFaith Africa wishes our Muslim brothers and sisters a blessed and peaceful Ramadan. May this holy month bring you spiritual growth, renewal, and countless blessings. Ramadan Mubarak! 🌙✨

New research from @InfluenceMap has found that – 93 of the worlds’ largest fossil fuel companies increased their fossil CO2 emissions in 2023, despite the catastrophic effects greenhouse gases are having on our planet and its ecosystems. Read more: carbonmajors.org/briefing/The-C…

We've partnered with the @UnitedSynagogue and Dorot to bring you our best tips for a plastic free Purim! 🥳 Read on for some great ideas for sustainable Mishloach Manot, food and costumes to make your Purim not only fun but good for the planet too. 🎁 #purim #plasticfree

HUGE NEWS 🎉: The UK Government has made good on its commitment to stop new oil and gas licensing. This is a vital step towards ending our reliance on fossil fuels. Now the UK gov must go further and ensure a fast and fair transition.

🔥 BREAKING: The Government plans to axe the windfall tax on oil & gas super-profits by 2030—while energy bills rise & climate disasters worsen. It's consulting on an alternative. It's time polluters paid more, not less! Sign the petition now: shorturl.at/sthMx

The UK farmer protests you probably haven’t heard about theconversation.com/the-uk-farmer-… via @ConversationUK

💷 Cutting UK #Aid to 0.3% is a betrayal for people, nature and climate. 🌍 The Global South didn’t cause the crisis—but they’re paying the price. 📢 As @Keir_Starmer said, “development aid reduces conflict”—so, what's changed? 👇 Read our response. zerohour.uk/development-ai…

Join us to help make Faith and Belief more relevant in today's society. We are delivering a session at the conference, come and support us. @DrChrisRBaker @MuslimCouncil @WTempleFdn @a_dinham @BcFaiths @faithbelieforum @fftcnetwork @LondonFaiths

This, from @KevinClimate, is pretty damning on the failure to address climate crisis in favour of "short-term acquiescence with business as usual". Full quote here: climateuncensored.com/has-global-war…

Why religion is fundamental to addressing climate change theconversation.com/why-religion-i… via @ConversationUK

The government may be planning to cut public services. But there is an alternative Our latest blog: taxjustice.uk/blog/the-gover…

Join us on Sunday for Healing the Earth, Healing Ourselves - mailchi.mp/faithforthecli…

23 February 2025 - Join us for an afternoon at Friends House, Euston, 1-6pm, showcasing the work that faiths are doing for the planet. Hosted by @fftcnetwork @CClimateAction and @BritishQuakers westminsterjusticeandpeace.org/2025/02/17/23-…

Join @WestminsterJP for an afternoon of panel discussions & workshops showcasing the work that #faith groups are doing for the planet. This event is hosted by @fftcnetwork, @CClimateAction & @BritishQuakers. 📍 173-177 Euston Road, London, NW1 2BJ 🕔 23rd February, 12.30pm