On Wednesday 7th May, Barclays bank held it's AGM at the QEII Conference Centre, near Parliament Square. And we joined a host of protest groups outside - bringing prayerful protest to the mix of ways people were getting their message of climate justice heard. Banks have such as huge impact on the future we create, … Continue reading Prayerful Protests Across the UK During Barclays AGM
Church of England vicar in group carrying out citizens arrests against oil executives Church of England vicar Revd Helen Burnett, along with a small group of women, have carried out citizens arrests on fossil fuel and water company executives for their part in driving major environmental pollution. On Monday 26th March, members of the Citizens Arrest … Continue reading Church of England vicar in group carrying out citizens arrests against oil executives
Responding to the police raid of Westminster Quaker Meeting House – Quaker Prayer protest outside Scotland Yard Today Immediate release. Photos taken outside New Scotland Yard here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ibL7I6iE-NRnOl5iZgbQn7frYxu01SOh?usp=sharing Following the raid and arrest of 6 young peaceful activists at Westminster Quaker Meeting House on Thurs 27th March, Quakers and their supporters met at New Scotland Yard today, 3rd … Continue reading Responding to the police raid of Westminster Quaker Meeting House
It's inspiring seeing members of CCA getting involved in campaigns in their local areas and making a difference. Sarah Frost from Derby explains below how she is involved in the Stop the A38 expansion campaign. I have been involved in this campaign against a massive road expansion around Derby since it started about 5 years … Continue reading Stop the A38 expansion campaign.
👉 WOOHOO - WE DID IT 🎉 Rosebank oil field has been ruled unlawful and its approval has been overturned. This is incredible news and a monumental victory in the fight for a liveable future for all. We want to say a huge well done to all those involved in making this happen. Every banner … Continue reading Victory – Rosebank has been ruled unlawful & its approval overturned
One of Christian Climate Actions central campaigning areas is our ethical banking campaign. We are targeting all of the big 5 high street banks - Barclays, HSBC, Santander, NatWest and Lloyds. As the Banking On Climate Chaos Report outlines, these banks provided $55bn to fossil fuel companies in 2023. We are urging organisations currently banking … Continue reading Let’s Get the Church Banking Fossil Free
“When Lord did we see you in prison and visit you?” (Matthew 25) There are many who are now in prison due to climate protests they have carried out or taken part in. These people have chosen to sacrifice their liberty and time with loved ones, in order to stand up against the evils underpinning … Continue reading Writing to Climate Activists In Prison
To mark the start of the International Climate Conference Cop29 in Azerbaijan, a group of CCA and Laudato Si Movement pilgrims walked on a 3 day ‘Pilgrimage for the Planet’, from Durham Cathedral to Bishop Auckland. The pilgrims walked 16 miles on the ‘Way of Life’, one of the famous Northern Saints Trails, along which … Continue reading Cop29 Pilgrimage for the Planet
Anders Opedal President & CEO, Equinor ASA Forusbeen 50, 4035 Stavanger Norway 7th November 2024 Dear Mr Opedal, As leaders of faith groups and faith-based organisations, we believe that our responsibility to love our neighbour compels us to act responsibly and in ways that protect our environment and promote the well-being of all creation. Statements from prominent … Continue reading UK CHRISTIANS SEND LETTER TO EQUINOR ABOUT ROSEBANK
Christians occupy Hiscox HQ urging them not to rule out insuring fossil fuel projects Monday October 28 Photos available at: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1DLfe7_ql-Mj4_9ia5ttOuVn42JNarH5Y Today Christians occupied the lobby of insurance company Hiscox in London, calling on the company to stop insuring all new oil, gas and coal projects. Five protestors occupied the Hiscox lobby, with police soon … Continue reading PRESS RELEASE: Christians occupy Hiscox HQ urging them not to rule out insuring fossil fuel projects
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