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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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