The Uniting Church in Australia Assembly has resolved to divest from investments in corporations engaged in the extraction of fossil fuels. Uniting Church president Professor Andrew Dutney has welcomed the resolution of the Assembly Standing Committee, calling the decision an important act of public witness. “As Christians we are called to respect and care for the whole of creation,” said Rev. Prof. Dutney. “Wth national governments reluctant to take difficult decisions, it falls to us as members of the body of Christ to show leadership in taking action to reduce damaging pollution. “To avoid damaging climate change we must move quickly to a clean energy economy. The Uniting Church recognises that continued investment in fossil fuel industries does not support the change needed.” The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) says the effects of climate change are already occurring on all continents and across the oceans. A recent IPCC report concluded that there are still opportunities to respond to the risks of climate change, although these risks will be difficult to manage with high levels of warming. “The future depends on countries like Australia making a strong, unequivocal commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions,” said Rev. Prof. Dutney. theaustralian.au/business/latest/uniting-churchs-assembly-to-divest-from-fossil-fuels/story-e6frg90f-1227044025553?nk=eca1b8b1913b4b6057945547de157cad
Posted on: Tue, 02 Sep 2014 03:54:01 +0000
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