Pope Francis's recent encyclical, Laudato Si' (“Praised Be You”), has been one of the most widely anticipated papal documents in recent memory. ... Laudato Si' criticizes those who fail to care for that with which they have been entrusted and the consequences that can flow from that failure.

The UK will host the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of Parties (COP26) in Glasgow on
1 - 12 November 2021.

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Eco-congregation Scotland is a Christian environmental charity addressing climate change and conservation.

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LET'S DO NET ZERO
We're Living in a Climate Emergency.
Climate change and nature loss are the greatest global threats we face.  We need to act now to protect what we love and reach net zero emissions.  Together we can create a cleaner, healthier, happier and more successful nation.  Doing nothing isn't an option.   Scotland, let's do net zero!

Scotland is taking action to tackle the global climate emergency.  Across the nation, government, businesses, communities and individuals are working together to protect Scotland and our planet.  By making changes to how we live and work we'll reach net zero emissions by 2045 and build a better, fairer world.  
Click on Net Zero Scotland for more information and to find out what you can do to play your part.

LETS TALK ABOUT THE CLIMATE EMERGENCY - PLASTIC FANTASTIC

As Scotland comes into the spotlight hosting COP26 – the United Nations climate talks due in Glasgow this November – we are calling on all Scotland’s churches to join the conversation and take action on the climate emergency.
One of the most powerful ways we can encourage change is in talking, listening and telling our stories. Eco-Congregation Scotland has produced “Let’s talk about the climate emergency“, monthly themed resources to help congregations take part in awareness raising conversations about the climate emergency, encouraging everyone to take action.
Plastic is used in many different items, from food storage boxes, cups, toothbrushes, dog food pouches and car tyres to clothing. It’s durable and waterproof.  A useful material but is plastic fantastic?
While some plastics can be recycled not all are easy to reuse. Plastic doesn’t break down easily, although if left long enough it may start to break down into microplastics. Plastic pollution has been noted in waterways and the world’s oceans.
What should our relationship be to this material and how do we deal with it?
Join us to discuss plastics and how we might begin to rethink how we use them in our day to day lives.

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The Clyde Climate Forest will see 18 million trees planted in both urban and rural parts of Glasgow City Region over the next decade.  The ambitious planting pledge lies at the heart of the new Clyde Climate Forest, which is part of the Glasgow & Clyde Valley Green Network, and it will breathe new life across the eight local authorities in the region.

Trees, woodlands and forests are recognised as essential if we are to address the Climate Crisis by reducing damaging atmospheric emissions and are crucial to assist in a recovery for nature.The Clyde Climate Forest builds on the current enthusiasm for tree planting and will channel that interest into worthwhile and well-considered tree planting projects that deliver a broad range of climate and ecological benefits to Glasgow City Region.

Around 18 million trees will be planted over the next decade, increasing woodland cover in the region from 17% to 20%.

Renfrewshire Council Leader Iain Nicolson visited one of the first projects to be part of the new ‘forest’ with 1,000 trees planted in Barwood Park, Erskine.

You can help the Clyde Climate Forest grow in a number of ways. Communities and individuals can help to plant trees, look after local trees or help raise funds. Businesses can support community tree planting events through staff participation and/or sponsorship, and landowners can consider the opportunities for planting trees on their land.

For more information click:  Clyde Climate Forest
 

V for Life is a UK Charity which supports older vegans and vegetarians.  As cutting down on meat would be good for the environment, you might be interested in finding our more about this Charity:-
 

• They  run a free national monthly lunch club in partnership with Age UK on the 4th Tuesday of every month. It's open to vegans, vegetarians, and meat reducers aged 65 and over, living anywhere in the UK. This is currently run online via Zoom. A great social activity for people who may still be shielding, or who would simply like to meet others and relieve feelings of isolation. A recipe is provided each week and we meet virtually to chat and enjoy the recipe.I've attached the flyer.

• They also run free regular one off and 6-week cookery courses for older adults, often in partnership with Age UK's across the UK.  They are currently running these virtually via Zoom or Facebook but will run in person again once they are able to. they are open to creating bespoke classes in response to demand. Contact them to arrange.

• They also have a grants scheme available to help older vegans and vegetarians with independent living. They have funded items such as stairlifts, mobility scooters, laptops, and veggie cookery classes in Wales. 

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