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The Declaration

We will work together as faith communities to achieve a just, low-carbon society for all, in order to safeguard the planet for the future.

We believe that tackling climate change is a moral issue. We are seeking a just society in which quality of life is measured through human happiness and not material consumption.

We call upon people of faith and all citizens of Birmingham to..

  • Live simply, so others may simply live.
  • Lead by example, changing our daily habits because we hope and believe it makes a difference.
  • Support existing environmental initiatives
  • Campaign on climate change
  • Educate and raise awareness at a grass-roots level among faith communities.

We call on Birmingham city council and the Birmingham strategic partnership to...

  • Take a lead on promoting and enabling a low-carbon lifestyle.
  • Reduce the need to travel and promote sustainable public transport.
  • Promote and support greater use of renewable and locally generated energy.
  • Give recognition to, and celebrate good practice.
  • Educate for sustainable living in our schools

We call on government to...

  • Tackle climate change through international co-operation based on carbon justice.
  • Legislate to tackle climate change.
  • Use the tax system to encourage sustainable living

We call on business to...

  • Produce and sell sustainable goods and services.
  • Provide information on the carbon content of goods and services.
     
   
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