Something special has happened about climate change and protecting the world's most vulnerable people this year. In different ways, many faiths have spoken with one clear message: We must all care for sacred Earth.
Come make a place in People’s March Friday 27 November as people of no faith, atheist or from across faiths: Buddhist, Jewish, Islamic, Christian, Hindu and Baha’i are welcomed.This was the message from Pope Frances in his encyclical which emphasised relationship between concern for nature and global social justice. It was the message from the Dalai Lama who said strong action on climate is about the survival of humanity. And its was the message in the Islamic declaration calling on Muslims to care for the planet and asking world leaders to phase out the use of fossil fuels.
Such sentiments, shared across many faiths, mean that as our world leaders meet in Paris for the United Nations climate summit, faith communities will gather in Australian cities and walk alongside people in hundreds of major cities around the world.
By coming together we are showing our moral obligation to care for sacred Earth and the most vulnerable people. We are marching because we want our leaders to listen and because we want a just transition to 100% clean energy and an end to fossil fuels.
Australia has the technological and economic capacity to deliver on these policies. It is an opportunity to play our part in addressing the common environmental challenge humanity faces. It would not only create a safer, more stable climate for Australia and other vulnerable countries; it would also bring added economic benefits.
How: On Friday 27 November, join faith participants at 5pm outside Wesley Church, 148 Lonsdale St, for a short “Farewell to coal” before moving to the main march at 5.30pm at State Library, Swanston St, Melbourne.
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