Getting involved; Campaigning and Interaction

The Christian/ other organisations listed below run a number of active current campaigns to promote issues about climate change and fair use of resources; good stewardship of God’s amazing creation and caring for one’s global neighbour. Contact the individual organisations to check what current campaigns are running, what the issues are, who to write to and getting cards/ information to give out etc. Many of these organisations are linked to “The Stop Climate Chaos coalition” which is the UK’s largest group of people dedicated to action on climate change and limiting its impact on the world’s poorest communities.


Christian Aid http://www.christian-aid.org.uk/






Look up “Countdown to Copenhagen” and other campaigns on http://www.christianaid.org.uk/ActNow/dosomething/index.aspx. The Copenhagen climate conference in December 2009 is where the successor to the Kyoto protocol – which expires in 2012 – is set to be agreed. From the website;
“We need to take this opportunity to ensure a fair and effective deal for the world's poorest”
Christian Aid
41 George IV Bridge
Edinburgh
EH1 1EL
+44 (0) 131 220 1254

Tearfund www.tearfund.org/

Tearfund (Scotland)
Challenge House
29 Canal Street
Glasgow
G4 0AD



Tearfund is a Christian relief and development agency working with a global network of local churches to help eradicate poverty.
Climate issues on www.tearfund.org/climate Look up links on Scottish Climate Change Bill, tips on cutting your carbon emissions, current campaigns, Should Christians care about the environment?, and Bible study material.


A Rocha http://www.arocha.org/gb-en/index.html


A Rocha UK is aChristian conservation organization focussed on caring for creation and transforming communities through practical, local conservation projects.

A Rocha UK, 13 Avenue Rd, Southall, Middlesex UB1 3BL
Telephone: 0208 574 5935
E-mail: uk@arocha.org

Check out the links on the website on reducing and offsetting carbon emissions
( climatestewards ), practical projects and other activities, and even on becoming an “Eco-Congregation” !

World Development Movement (WDM) www.wdmscotland.org.uk

The World Development Movement (WDM) tackles the underlying causes of poverty. From the website “We lobby decision makers to change the policies that keep people poor. We research and promote positive alternatives. We work alongside people in the developing world who are standing up to injustice”. "The people of the lesser developed countries have suffered so much. But there are those who try to change this sad situation. I give thanks to WDM and its work." Archbishop Desmond Tutu


WDM Scotland
20 Graham Street
Edinburgh
EH6 5QR
0131 454 3802

Check out www.wdm.org.uk/climate for information on a number of active campaigns relating to “Climate Justice”, information on the Scottish Climate Change Bill etc.


Friends of the Earth Scotland http://www.foe-scotland.org.uk/contact/

Friends of the Earth Scotland
72 Newhaven
Edinburgh
EH6 5QG
tel: 0131 554 9977

Friends of the Earth (Scotland) campaigns on a variety of environmental and conservation issues, such as better public transport, cleaner rivers and beaches, and renewable energy. See their website for details.

Edinburgh “Green Drinks”
This is an informal monthly networking and social event for anyone interested in environmental issues from a whole variety of backgrounds. Details on;
http://www.grandcentralholdings.com/green/?page=chapter&country=UK&city=Edinburgh