Re-energize: Time For A Carbon Sabbath
KYOTOplus: Creating a New Global Covenant.
“Let us all make every effort possible, each from where God has placed us, to rein in our reckless over-consumption, so that the harmonious workings of this planet, our common home, may be restored and that we and our children may enjoy in peace all the good things which God has created and offers to all.”
-- Bartholomew, Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople, Encyclical for Day of the Protection of Natural Environment, 1 September 2006
As Christians, we sense that climate change requires more than a quick technological fix. The climate crisis is also a crisis of human identity. Who are we? What is our relationship to the rest of creation? If we are to be faithful witnesses to God’s love for the world, then the answers require a conversion in how we live our lives on this fragile planet.
As people of faith, we are summoned to view the earth as not simply a source of resource extraction and wealth generation, but as a community in which we live and move and have our being.
Faith requires us to defend the rights and dignity of our brothers and sisters in other parts of the globe, many of whom are already suffering the effects of climate change. Those least responsible for climate change will endure its harshest impacts.
This is not an easy moment. It will require sacrifice. But it is a decisive moment – a kairos moment – in which we can make a new global covenant and live out our Christian call with fresh vigor.
Take a moment to sign the KYOTOplus petition calling on Canada to commit to a new global agreement on combating climate change at the December 2009 climate change meetings in Copenhagen.
Questions? Need to know more before signing the petition? Go here for our KYOTOplus FAQ.
Get involved with the cross-Canada "Pedal for the Planet" bike tour in support of the next steps beyond the Kyoto Accord--learn more about this exciting grassroots opportunity for summer and fall 2009. Download a bulletin insert and a poster ready for distribution far and wide. (PDF format)
Looking for Education Resources on Energy Justice? We have lots!
A Different Kind of Oil Crisis video presentation exploring the global impact of oil exploration: view the Flash video here, download the PowerPoint here, or order a CD containing both versions here.
Our Oil Dilemma – a collection of brief stories and questions for reflection. For group or individual use. Order here.
Fueling Conflict: Canada, Oil, and Human Rights. A new map showing the connections between your gas tank and global conflict. Order here.
Want to Do More? Through its Carbon Sabbath Initiative, KAIROS can help you track and reduce your carbon emissions and get more involved in advocacy for energy justice. We have tools, workshops, and other resources that can help you as an individual or a group. Learn more here or contact info[at]kairoscanada[dot]org.
Campaign news
- Get your bike on! Pedal for the Planet cross Canada tour hits the road (Jul 3, 2009)
- Concluding Statement (Jun 11, 2009)
- KAIROS Tar Sands Delegation Releases Public Statement and Commits to High Level Advocacy in Support of Canadian Energy Policy (Jun 10, 2009)
- Gitxsan First Nation Chief Ray Jones part of KAIROS Delegation to Northern Alberta Tar Sands (May 25, 2009)
- KAIROS Tar Sands Delegation Meets Fort McMurray Community and Industry (May 25, 2009)
- Edmonton Launch of KAIROS Tar Sands Delegation to Northern Alberta (May 21, 2009)
- KAIROS Tar Sands Delegation Heads to Northern Alberta: Church Leaders, Indigenous Peoples and Southern Partners Seek Climate Change Solutions (May 13, 2009)
- KAIROS church leaders’ delegation to the Alberta tar sands (May 12, 2009)
- KAIROS Celebrates Earth Hour 2009 Across Canada (Mar 25, 2009)
- Concerns with Canada’s contribution to climate change adaptation in the global South (Mar 20, 2009)
- Subsidies to the oil industry --- Obama wants to end them, so why can't Canada? (Mar 9, 2009)
- Earth Hour 2009: What Difference Will You Make? (Jan 29, 2009)
- KAIROS Federal Budget 2009 Action Alert (Jan 14, 2009)
- Commentary on the UN climate talks in Poland (Dec 18, 2008)
- Bold leadership needed at the Climate Change Conference (Dec 3, 2008)
- Join in: December 7 Day of Action on Climate Change (Nov 26, 2008)
- KAIROS part of World Council of Churches’ delegation to climate change talks (Nov 9, 2008)
- Canada commits $100 million in climate change adaptation funds. Who will benefit? (Nov 1, 2008)
- Perspectives on Carbon Pricing according to the principles of justice, equity and sustainability (Oct 21, 2008)
- An invitation to reflection: A Christian response to the tar sands (Oct 3, 2008)
- MEDIA ADVISORY: Human and environmental impacts of Canadian resource extraction in Latin America: A KAIROS partner tour and Tar Sands Forum (Sep 29, 2008)
- Christian Faith and the tar sands: add your voice (Sep 21, 2008)
- Calling all Carbon Special Agents: KAIROS Carbon Sabbath Initiative (CSI) to launch in Fall 2008 (Jun 1, 2008)
- Pumped Up: How Canada subsidizes fossil fuels at the expense of green alternatives (May 1, 2008)
- KAIROS calls for MPs to vote no to Bill C-33 on Biofuels (May 1, 2008)
