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Quakers at the Intergovernmental Panel for Climate Change

Quakers at the Intergovernmental Panel for Climate Change

International Political Engagement

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is a United Nations intergovernmental body that is mandated to provide “policy relevant but not policy prescriptive” information. From the 13-19th of March, the IPCC met in Interlaken, Switzerland, for the final approval session of the Summary for Policy Makers (SPM) for the Sixth Assessment Report (AR6) Synthesis Report. IPCC reports are increasingly used by citizens worldwide to hold their governments accountable for sufficient climate action.

The Friends World Committee for Consultation (FWCC) is the only active, independently accredited faith-based organization at the IPCC. Within the IPCC, Friends uphold transparency and the integrity of the latest climate science, as well as encourage clear messaging on urgent, transformative, and rights-based climate action. During the approval session, the Quaker United Nations Office, on behalf of the FWCC, made 24 interventions in total.

To read more about the IPCC process, access its reports, and see all 24 interventions, click here.

March 30, 2023March 30, 2023 quakersandclimateClimate change, climate science, Fossil fuelsLeave a comment

Taking action for fossil fuel divestment

National Political Engagement

Valerie Joy from the Australia Yearly Meeting voiced her concerns about her healthcare insurance provider, Medibank’s, investment in fossil fuels companies. Read her letter here to gain some inspiration for your own affirmative actions.

October 13, 2017November 22, 2017 quakersandclimateAustralia, divestment, Fossil fuelsLeave a comment

Canadian Civil Society Statement:

National Political Engagement

Closing the International Accountability Gap in the Extractive Sector: We call on the Government of Canada to ensure that people harmed by the overseas operations of Canadian mining, oil and gas companies are able to access justice in Canada.

October 6, 2017November 22, 2017 quakersandclimateCanada, Civil society, Fossil fuels1 Comment

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