COP 27 & COP 15

World leaders gathered in Canada in December for the Conference of the Parties, COP 15, on biodiversity and recently gathered in Egypt for the United Nations Conference of the Parties, COP 27, on climate change.

These two meetings present another opportunity for world leaders to agree on actions which will address the twin crises of climate change and loss of biodiversity. They also present us with an opportunity as people of faith to join with others in calling for effective action to deal with these immense ecological crises.

Dr Damian Spruce of Caritas Australia presenting the report Twin Clouds at the Catholic Perspectives side event at COP27. Photo Caritas Australia

Catholic delegates at the Catholic PErspectives talk at COP27. Photo Damian Spruce, Caritas Australia

More information from ACBC Office for Justice, Ecology & Peace

United Nations Information - COP 15

What is COP 15

United Nations Climate Change information - COP 27

Caritas Australia Daily updates - Cop 27

Catholic delegates celebrate historic Loss and Damage deal at COP27

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Inspired by the Gospel and nourished by the Eucharist, we follow the example of Jesus and the guidance of the Holy Spirit, reaching out in joyful and humble service, caring for all of God’s creation, growing in love day by day and looking forward to life with God forever.

Diocesan Vision Statement

In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge the traditional custodians of the lands in which the Diocese of Ballarat sits. We would like to pay our respects to Aboriginal Elders past, present and future. Their wisdom can help us care for the earth, our common home.

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